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"Fitness Zones", Recreation Management Magazine

Recreation Management Magazine Features TriActive America in Their Product Spotlight Section. From the article: "TriActive America was chosen for five parks in California's San Gabriel Valley. The installation of TriActive America's outdoor fitness equipment at these parks resulted from a partnership of The Trust for Public Land, Los Angeles County and Kaiser Permanente. Called a "Fitness Zone Program," five additional zones are planned in the area. In addition to its reputation of providing high-quality, durable outdoor exercise products, TriActive America recently announced it has taken on the challenge of producing environmentally friendly fitness equipment. All types of exercise products are available from TriActive, including cardiovascular (such as ellipticals and treadmills), strength-training (such as the leg press) and flexibility/coordination equipment (such as balance beams and stretching products)."

"Gym-Style Fitness Equipment Installed At Local Parks" KXAN, Austin TX

A TV station in Austin, Texas showcased TriActive America's equipment, which was recently installed in fitness zones in two local parks

"Lifelong Effects of Childhood Obesity", Institute for America's Health

The Institute for America's Health used TriActive America's fitness equipment as an example of how the battle against obesity in the nation is being won. Titled "€œLifelong Effects of Childhood Obesity", the article revealed how "Los Angeles County officials are overseeing the construction of outdoor adult "fitness zones" in underserved communities as part of an effort to encourage physical activity among residents. The outdoor gym machines appeared at five county parks in recent months, and county Supervisor Gloria Molina announced this week that these "Fitness Zones" will be installed at five more San Gabriel Valley locations next year. The project was managed by The Trust for Public Land (TPL), a land conservation nonprofit. The idea is to create new exercise options in existing parks, said TPL spokeswoman Nicole Lampe. "We're choosing parks based on population density and lack of access to physical activity, so places where there aren't a lot of gyms, or where the average income level means a lot of folks wouldn't have a gym membership," Lampe said. TPL received $50,000 from Kaiser Permanente to develop the first five Fitness Zones, and TPL chipped in $25,000 of their own funds. The $200,000 total went toward installation, construction management, signs, staff time and, of course, equipment. TPL bought $90,000 worth of equipment from TriActive America, one of the very few manufacturers of outdoor gym equipment, said Helen O'Shea, TPL's Fitness Zones project manager.

"TriActive America- No Membership Required and No Fees", gather.com

Gather.com features the free park provided by TriActive America's equipment in Florida.

TriActive America Announces Innovative Grant Program

A new program from TriActive gives communities, organizations, companies, schools, parks, the military, universities, hospitals, wellness centers, spas, hotels and individuals the opportunity to win a grant to be applied to a purchase of TriActive Fitness outdoor exercise equipment. The TriActive Fitness Grant provides North Americans with financial assistance for their outdoor exercise projects.

Fitness Parks Made with Seniors in Mind - Go Outside and Play!-SilverPlanet.com

Go outside and play! We’re not talking to your grandkids, we’re talking to you. Worldwide, more seniors are doing it—heading outdoors to get some exercise. But we’re not talking about just walking. They’re toning their tummies and hips and strengthening their upper bodies—all on simple fitness equipment that’s been installed in parks, fields, or along walking trails. Depending on what country you live in, the setup might be in something called a senior play area or a nursing care prevention playground, or, as seems to be the case in the United States, an outdoor fitness area or adult fitness course. You won’t see older adults exchanging blows on these “playgrounds,” but you might see some swapping of gossip or jokes.

"Weatherproof Equipment on par With Gym Facilities" KABC-TV, Los Angeles CA

The Trust for Public Land and Kaiser teamed up to create a free TriActive America fitness area in east Los Angeles.