La Lucia’s outdoor gym completed
Construction of the new La Lucia outdoor park has been completed, and already the facility is a runaway success.
THE newly-completed outdoor gym at the La Lucia Park is already a runaway success. Over the weekend, residents flocked to the innovative facility to work up a sweat.
Construction began in May. The La Lucia community has now been added to the long list of areas which will be benefiting from this positive initiative. The eThekwini Municipality previously erected similar outdoor gyms in various other communities in Durban in an effort to facilitate a healthier city.
Simple yet effective fitness equipment that has been designed to withstand the elements has been installed at the site, and access to the facilities is free and available to anyone. The idea behind the programme is not only to cater for people who cannot afford traditional gym fees and memberships, but also to encourage a fit and healthy community.
La Lucia resident, Linda Mthiyane, was one of many who have begun to use the facility in recent weeks. “This is my first time using this kind of facility. In the past I only jogged to keep fit. I like that I can come here at any time of the day. It is also great that it is outside,” he said.
The equipment is simple and fun to use; even some ‘littlies’ have opted to take on the fitness challenge.
