Marston Field Outdoor Gym
Did you know?
We have a high quality outdoor gym in Wheaton Aston which includes some commercial grade calisthenics and weights equipment. Calisthenics exercise is a form of strength training similar to gymnastics, as it uses bodyweight movements as resistance to improve muscle strength, power, and endurance. Calisthenics exercises play a vital role in maintaining overall bodily function. Every day, we unknowingly perform calisthenics movements—for example, squatting down to pick up a pen or pushing ourselves up out of bed in the morning. These exercises are essential for improving strength and mobility, keeping our bodies healthy and strong. We also have a section for keeping active for longer, including balance boards. We’ll add more equipment as funding allows.
The gym is aimed at all levels of fitness, from those starting out to the more experienced gym user, we believe we have an excellent range of equipment for social work outs.
Marston Road, Wheaton Aston, just past St Mary’s school the gym equipment is spaced around the field, ST19 9PQ
This fantastic addition is made possible thanks to grant funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. This is a UK Government fund designed to improve pride in place and life chances, with very specific criteria to award funding. In this case, the funding we secured was focused on supporting health and wellbeing, which is why it is being used for the outdoor gym.
We know many of you are keen to see progress on replacement play equipment and the pump track too. Please be assured that plans for these are still in progress. When we surveyed residents, you told us that the outdoor gym and pump track were your top priorities, and we are working hard to deliver both as soon as we can.
However, we must apply for separate pockets of funding as and when they become available, and each grant comes with strict rules about what it can be spent on. This can sometimes make improvements seem out of order – but it’s the only way to keep moving forward. Please be assured that we remain ambitious for Marston Field and its future.
The new outdoor gym equipment has been selected directly in response to resident feedback and is high-quality equipment, similar to what you’d expect to find in an indoor gym. We’re also installing a wider track around the field to support running and cycling as part of a broader fitness trail.
🙏 Please join us in supporting this exciting new project. As soon as we secure funding for the remaining renovations, we will of course keep you updated.
Thank you for your continued support and for helping shape the future of Marston Field 💚
