The installation of the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) fitness court and equipment at Polliwog Park is part of the City Council’s Work Plan and was also included in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan. Staff selected the NFC Fitness Court equipment because it provides opportunities for people of all ages and fitness levels, will accommodate more users than the current fitness station and provide a variety of addition fitness opportunities. The NFC Fitness Court provides a seven station body weight fitness circuit. It uses no weights or machines, instead relying on a graduated training system of maneuvering and lifting one’s own body weight. Each of the seven stations offers training for one essential body movement, including: Core, Squatting, Pushing, Lunging, Pulling, Agility and Bending. The NFC Fitness Court also has the capability to use an app on a smartphone to conduct a number of different workouts. The fitness court is made of sustainable, recyclable materials, including 70% recycled rubber flooring and recycled steel framing. The project is currently being designed to replace the existing fitness equipment located in Polliwog Park adjacent to Redondo Avenue.
