Get outdoors this winter and keep moving is the message Randwick City Council wants to send with the opening of the new outdoor gym at Chifley Sports Reserve.

“Chifley Sport Reserve already offers many opportunities to soak up a bit of winter sun, thanks to the soccer and baseball fields. The outdoor gym caters to people who want to train between team events or improve their fitness without signing up for a gym membership,” says Randwick Mayor Noel D’Souza.

“Research has shown that regular exercise in winter months can strengthen the immune system, which helps it to fight off bacterial and viral infections, so we’re glad to provide residents with a free amenity that helps them to keep healthy.”

The outdoor gym consists of five separate stations based around a 1.5km shared pathway – ideal for jogging or cycling – that goes around the perimeter of Chifley Reserve. The exercise stations allow strength training for all parts of the body. Council has low-impact outdoor gyms at Maroubra Beach, Frenchmans Bay and Clovelly.

Each piece is made from corrosion-resistant metal and is located on a soft fall rubber surface complete with signage on how to use the equipment. The gym is conveniently located in the reserve at the corner of Bunnerong Rd and Little Bay Rd, Chifley. The park also features a skate park and all-abilities children’s playground.