Texoma Land
09-02-2006, 04:34
I came across this on the BBC today...
"A team at Rovaniemi Polytechnic studied one group of 40 people, aged between 65 and 81, and found there were significant improvements in balance, speed and co-ordination after just three months of larking about on the climbing frames and play equipment."
And...
"And this is one reason why the Finnish playground manufacturer Lappset is now selling the idea of "3 generational play".
All of its playgrounds are to be built to be used by all ages and it is seeking to transform our view of who should use a playground.
No longer will dad be allowed to sit quietly and read a paper while his child dangles from the monkey bars. Now, dad will have to clamber on to the equipment as well. "
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4691088.stm
What do y'all think? I think it's a teriffic idea. You're never too old to enjoy playground equipment! I still use it when I take my great-neice to the park. Though I think I would be too self concious to use the equipment alone.
Not only does it help improve physical and mental fitness in adults, but maybe it will also help to discourage vandalism and bullying with more adults around. It's sort of win-win, yes?
"A team at Rovaniemi Polytechnic studied one group of 40 people, aged between 65 and 81, and found there were significant improvements in balance, speed and co-ordination after just three months of larking about on the climbing frames and play equipment."
And...
"And this is one reason why the Finnish playground manufacturer Lappset is now selling the idea of "3 generational play".
All of its playgrounds are to be built to be used by all ages and it is seeking to transform our view of who should use a playground.
No longer will dad be allowed to sit quietly and read a paper while his child dangles from the monkey bars. Now, dad will have to clamber on to the equipment as well. "
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4691088.stm
What do y'all think? I think it's a teriffic idea. You're never too old to enjoy playground equipment! I still use it when I take my great-neice to the park. Though I think I would be too self concious to use the equipment alone.
Not only does it help improve physical and mental fitness in adults, but maybe it will also help to discourage vandalism and bullying with more adults around. It's sort of win-win, yes?