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FOR CORRECTIONAL
REC YARD FITNESS
EQUIPMENT
1-877-760-6337 ∙ info@outdoor-fit.com ∙ www.outdoor-fit.com
Up to 30% of the budget of a correctional institution1 is spent
on medical care... and the US Federal Bureau of Prisons has a
BUDGET OF $9.3 BILLION IN 2021.
Managing medical costs through preventative disease and injury management is
an important priority for correctional institutions. Physical exercise, or lack thereof,
for inmates falls under this priority.
However, the debate about providing weight training equipment
to prison inmates has been raging since the mid-1990s.
Inmates are being Physical exercise
trained to be more improves the behaviour
effective and stronger of prisoners and lowers
criminals. facility medical costs.
AGAINST FOR
1 http://www.urban.org/UploadedPDF/412754-Inmate-Health-Care.pdf
HOW CAN CONCERNS ABOUT PRODUCING BULKED-UP FIGHTING MACHINES BE ADDRESSED? This e-book solves 7 commonly cited objections to providing exercise equipment in the prison yard.
BULKING UP
CONCERN: SOLUTION: Research has shown that the use of weight training
A common concern exercise in the adult male inmate population decreased aggression.
is that inmates will In fact, physical exercise has been proven to provide a focus for inmates and
“bulk-up” and improve overall mood.3
become body-building
mammoths, causing In addition, many prisons that have removed weight-training equipment
more problems have discovered that inmates are incredibly creative and continue their
while they serve regimens with cans of food, other inmates or beds as their “weights”.
their time and after
being released Body weight resistance training equipment, unlike free weight training,
into society. does not create muscle bulk. It promotes long lean muscle, increased bone
density, and joint health. It is also proven to stabilize blood pressure and
weight in older prisoners, especially when done in a circuit-training format.
3 http://tpj.sagepub.com/content/79/1/72.abstract The Effects of Weight Training Exercise on Aggression Variables in Adult Male InmatesEQUIPMENT CAN BECOME A WEAPON CONCERN: SOLUTION: Select equipment that is Any piece of equipment introduced designed to be tamper-proof and into the prison environment has to be prevent sabotage or accidental damage. Make assessed as a possible threat sure the equipment you choose has tamper- or a possible cost. Sabotage and proof nuts and bolts, not just tamper-resistant removal of parts of the equipment could hardware. This is a critical component to prevent be used as a weapon. This is a serious the equipment being taken apart and used as a threat to inmates & correctional officers. weapon or merely taken for other uses – leaving As well, exercise equipment is a cost and the exercise equipment useless or dangerous. repairing it is usually outside of the budget.
INMATES SHOULDN’T GET MORE PRIVILEGES
CONCERN: SOLUTION: Privileges are tools for motivating inmates to be on
Some institutions are their best behaviour. They are the day-to-day rewards for cooperation.
concerned about the Wardens agree that access to physical exercise equipment is seen as
“optics” of providing a very valuable privilege. The ability to restrict access to the coveted
high quality fitness fitness equipment is a valuable tool in modifying behaviour of
equipment to their troublesome inmates.
inmates.
As well, the costs for medical care of prison inmates are on the
They have seen taxpayer’s bill whether or not the inmates have access to physical
complaints from the exercise. Improving the general health of the inmate population
public saying that they improves the bottom line for everyone.
have to pay for gym
memberships when
prison inmates are
getting it for free!MORE MEDICAL CARE FOR INJURIES
CONCERN: SOLUTION: Choose the right equipment! Specialized
Many institutions worry they equipment is designed to ensure biomechanically correct
will promote injury if they positioning, regardless of the fitness level or experience of
provide fitness equipment. the inmate. It prevents poor form & eliminates the need for a
trained supervisor. This drastically reduces the potential for
The competitive atmosphere of injury, even among those competitive users who routinely
the prison encourages risky over-extend themselves.
behaviour to win an advantage.
Injury is a large component of all
medical care costs at facilities
now and keeping costs down
is a focus of prisons.ONGOING MAINTENANCE COSTS
CONCERN: SOLUTION: Choose outdoor fitness gyms that are
Correctional facilities designed to be maintenance free. They should be
have limited budgets designed and tested for outdoor environments as well
and a lot of responsibility. as for users who are not being supervised. These models
have to have the highest standard of safety & durability
They can’t afford to spend money in order to survive.
on maintenance for recreational
equipment. There are other When purchasing, check carefully with suppliers. Choose a
areas to focus on. Rusted out supplier whose maintenance and warranty costs are clearly
recreational equipment has to outlined and then check with references to make sure they
stay that way. have delivered on those promises.LIMITED SPACE & HIGH DEMAND
CONCERN: SOLUTION: Outdoor multi-gyms have several
Physical fitness equipment is in stations which can be used by up to 5 people at once.
high demand in the prison And they have a small footprint, allowing for multiple
population and there is a limited installations in a small space. Having multiple stations
time frame during which they can
can cut down on competition among groups in the yard,
use it. Tensions can run high
allowing correctional officers to benefit from the reduced
between the people who get
access and those who don’t. aggression from tired inmates without having to deal with
However, there just isn’t enough increased conflict over access.
space in a prison yard to have
enough for everyone.UNFIT INMATES WILL JUST GET HURT
CONCERN: SOLUTION: People of all fitness levels can get
Prison inmates are more likely than physical exercise and see the mental health and
the normal population to gain weight medical benefits without harming themselves.
and become obese due to inactivity,
stress and mental health problems. Body weight resistance training equipment makes you
work against your own body weight. Unlike free weights,
Medical costs rise steeply as obesity in which the inmate can load up the weight past their
rates rise. Traditional weight body’s ability to handle it, the inmate’s body provides
training can cause health problems all the resistance required to work and improve muscle
and injuries in beginners. tone.
The equipment costs are high Ergonomically designed equipment will also mitigate
enough without having to provide the lack of knowledge or experience that beginners have,
supervised trainers. preventing injury and removing the need for a trainer.CHOOSE: & GET:
Tamperproof Equipment Improved Morale
Circuit Training Healthy, Not Super Strong Inmates
Body weight Training, Reduced Medical Costs
Not Heavy Free Weight Training
Well-Behaved Inmates
Low Maintenance CostsProvide inmates with all the benefits of a well-designed
tamperproof and weatherproof outdoor fitness system without
making correctional officers pay the price.
For full details on all our
correctional grade inmate
outdoor exercise equipment:
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