Outdoor cardio machines for children
Outdoor cardio machines for children: our professional selection
The cardio family of the children outdoor fitness range covers air walkers, cross trainers, steppers and multi station combinations sized for young users. Movement is guided and there is no ground impact, which is the main reason this equipment is specified for schools, campsites, holiday villages and municipal play areas where use is unsupervised.
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| Standards applied | EN 1176:2015 for playground equipment, EN 16630:2015 for permanently installed outdoor fitness, EN 1177 for impact-attenuating surfacing |
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| Certification | Ranges tested and certified by an independent body, TÜV Rheinland on the TRAINER ranges — certificate supplied on request |
| Data published per reference | Age range, free fall height, safety zone, foundation depth and overall dimensions |
| Materials | Hot-dip galvanised and powder-coated steel, stainless steel, HPL and HDPE panels, laminated timber, braided polyamide ropes |
| Impact-attenuating surfacing | Sized from the equipment free fall height, never from its product family |
| Structural warranty | 20 years on steel structures, lifetime on stainless structures manufactured by Light In Fitness |
| Spare parts | Available for at least 20 years after delivery |
| Statutory inspections | Downloadable inspection log, compliant with French decree 96-1136 for public play areas |
| Design and manufacturing | Structures designed in Tours, France and manufactured in Europe — priced quotation within 72 hours |
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Guided movement, no impact
An air walker or a cross trainer holds the user on a fixed path. There is no landing phase and no free load, so the risk profile is very different from running games on hard ground, and there is nothing for a child to set incorrectly. That is what makes the family suitable for free public access: it works without an instructor, and a queue of children of different sizes can use the same unit one after the other without any adjustment.
Specifying a children cardio area
Ten references are listed. Multi station units combine two or three exercises on one frame, which reduces the number of foundations on a small site. Indicative prices are published for each reference, and delivery and installation in France are handled by Light In Fitness. Impact attenuating surfacing to EN 1177 is specified where the layout requires it, and the surfaced area is shown on the plan supplied with the quotation.
| Station type | Movement | Site note |
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| Air walker | Alternating leg swing | Wide swept area to allow for |
| Cross trainer | Full body elliptical path | Most requested unit of the family |
| Stepper | Vertical leg drive | Compact footprint |
| Multi station combination | Two or three exercises on one frame | Fewer foundations per exercise |
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same equipment as the adult outdoor range?
No. Dimensions, handle heights and step spacing are sized for children, which is why the two families are listed separately.
What surfacing is needed?
Surfacing conforming to EN 1177 is specified according to the layout; the area concerned appears on the plan issued with the quotation.
Can cardio units be mixed with balance stations?
Yes, and most children fitness areas combine both families on a single layout.