ARE THE FITNESS EQUIPMENTS IN THE PARKS USED FOR THEIR PURPOSE?

Özhan Bavlı

Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate the purpose of using exercise equipment in recreational parks. A total of 129 healthy individuals with a mean age of 44.9 ± 12.6 years participated in the study voluntarily. Exercise purpose and injury history form which was prepared by researcher used to collect data. SPSS used to analysis. As a result of the analysis; major reason was for choosing the exercise areas was leisure time activity (27.7%). 30.3 % of the participants know enough where the tools are operated.41.1% of them use them to lose weight. Leg area (65.0%) was the most injured area and 50.0% of these injuries were caused by unconscious use of tools. It was determined that the participants did not have enough information about the use of exercise equipment in the parks. It can be said that regulations such as educational activities and instructions for use for individuals using these areas can be an effective strategy in preventing the usefulness of instruments and injury.

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