Children’s Gym & Exercise Equipment

 A Buyer’s Guide to Children’s Gym & Exercise Equipment

With such a vast range of children’s gym equipment available, how do you choose what is best for you? 

We have outlined what you need to know to choose the right exercise equipment for your playground below, including the different types of gym equipment available and key factors to consider. 

Types of Children’s Gym Equipment

At Sovereign Play, we offer a range of children’s gym equipment bundles and expansion bundles that aim to improve all aspects of a child’s physical fitness. 

Different pieces of children’s exercise equipment improve different aspects of physical fitness, including cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and motor skills:

Children’s Gym Equipment for Cardiovascular Fitness 

• Rower
• Arm and Pedal Bicycle
• Sky Stepper
• Double Health Walker

Strength Building Children’s Gym Equipment

• Double Sit Up Bench
• Double Strength Challenger
• Horse Rider

Children’s Gym Equipment for Flexibility and Balance

• Leg Stretch
• Waist Twister

Children’s Gym Equipment for Coordination and Motor Skills

• Double Slalom Skier
• Tai Chi Discs

Key Considerations For Choosing the Best Children’s Gym Equipment

When selecting children’s exercise equipment for your playground, you should consider the following factors: 

• Age range of target users: It is important to make sure your exercise equipment is suitable for the age range of the children that will be using it. Our gym equipment is perfect for KS1 and KS2 children. 
• Safety: Safety is of utmost importance when installing equipment that is to be used by children. All of our outdoor gym equipment has been tried and tested to give you peace of mind.
  
• Size of equipment and available space: Children’s gym equipment should have sufficient space to allow for safe operation. It is important to consider how much space you have available and which pieces of exercise equipment you can fit.

• Ease of operation: The exercise equipment you choose should be easy to understand and use by children.

• Function and multifunctional ability: Different pieces of children’s gym equipment have different functions. Including a range of exercise equipment with multifunctional abilities helps promote comprehensive physical development in children.

Why Choose Sovereign Play Equipment? 

When selecting a children’s gym equipment provider, several reasons make Sovereign your ideal choice:

• A proven track record with over 16,000 exterior environments transformed
• Quote, design, manufacture, install and maintenance service
• A wide range of children’s gym & exercise equipment to cater to various fitness levels
• Work with a range of markets, including nurseries, schools, local authorities
• A UK-based company with DBS checked teams, ensuring utmost safety
• A dedicated team of designers and consultants ready to make your outdoor play dream a reality

We are more than a provider of children’s gym & exercise equipment  – we are partners in creating safe, engaging, and inclusive outdoor learning environments for children.

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Children’s Gym & Exercise Equipment FAQs

What Are The Benefits of Children’s Gym Equipment?

Children’s gym equipment promotes a healthy lifestyle by making exercise fun and engaging. Key benefits include: 

• Encouraging physical development
• Helping children build social skills
• Boosting self-confidence
• Building healthy habits

Should My School Invest in Children’s Gym Equipment?

The need for schoolchildren to take part in physical training and activity cannot be underestimated. Investing in children’s gym equipment encourages students to keep active during the school day and promotes a healthier lifestyle and positive well-being.

What Factors Should Be Considered When Purchasing Children’s Gym Equipment?

Important factors that you should consider when purchasing children’s gym & exercise equipment include: 

• Age appropriateness
• Safety
• Size and space
• Price
• Durability

It’s also important to ensure that the equipment is fun and enjoyable for children, easy to use and multifunctional.

Should My School Invest in Children’s Gym Equipment?

The need for school children to take part in physical training and activity cannot be underestimated. Investing in children’s gym equipment encourages students to keep active during the school day and promotes a healthier lifestyle and positive well–being.

What Type of Equipment is Suitable for KS1 and KS2 Children?

For children in KS1 and KS2, we recommend choosing gym equipment that enhances their coordination, balance, and fitness levels. Our children’s gym equipment bundles and packages include a variety of apparatus that complement these.

What Activities Are Recommended For Children’s Gym Equipment?

By choosing a variety of types of children’s exercise equipment, children can participate in a range of activities that develop different physical skills and fitness levels. 

Rowers and sky steppers help improve cardiovascular health and fitness, and children can develop their strength by doing sit-ups, squats, and press-ups aided by exercise equipment like the Double Sit Up Bench and Strength Challenger. 

Leg Stretches, Waist Twisters, and Double Slalom Skiers also provide fun opportunities to build on flexibility, coordination, and balance. 

Is Children’s Gym Equipment Safe?

When you order children’s gym equipment with Sovereign Play, you can rest assured knowing you will receive a high-quality, safe product. We have tried and tested every single one of our playground exercise equipment to make sure they are safe to use by children. 

We take the safety of children seriously and are accredited by the Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) to ensure we are operating in line with their health and safety and safeguarding processes.