Mount Vernon, IN Opening Unique Free Outdoor Gym

Mount Vernon will soon be home to a Fitness Court, a free outdoor gym that the community will absolutely love.

We all know how important it is to stay in shape. Physical fitness is key to staying healthy and maintaining overall well-being. That being said, some folks don't have access to workout equipment, nor can they afford a gym membership. My wife is very into physical fitness; in fact, she has a background as a personal trainer. So, when I saw what Mt. Vernon, Indiana, has on the horizon, I knew this would be something that she would absolutely love.

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Free Outdoor Gym Area Opening in Mt. Vernon

There's a really cool thing called The Fitness Court. This thing is a part of the National Fitness Campaign, with hundreds of free outdoor gyms across the country. It's a really cool gym too. It's all completely outside, and everything you need for a workout is all right there. One of the newest Fitness Courts that will be opening soon will actually be in Mt. Vernon!

The new Fitness Court in Mt. Vernon is located at Brittlebank Park by the pond. The court looks amazing. In fact, I showed the photos to my wife, and she said that it's a really cool way to get a full body or cardio workout in. She added that this free facility will also be great for athletes or people who want to work on their endurance, agility, and flexibility. The official description from the Fitness Court website says:

The Fitness Court is designed to provide a full body workout in only seven minutes, all for free in the great outdoors. Rotate through all seven zones: Core, Squat, Push, Lunge, Pull, Agility and Bend on The Fitness Court® for a circuit training workout that will have you full of energy.

Now, we don't have official word, as of this writing, as to when the grand opening will be, but as you can see from the post by the Mt. Vernon Parks and Recreation Department below, that announcement is coming soon.

Now, the cool thing about the Fitness Court is that if you're like me and don't know the first thing about how to formulate a workout plan or even how you are supposed to use certain workout equipment, you're in luck. The Fitness Court has a special app for that, and before you ask, yes, it's free too! It's like having a free fitness coach in your pocket!

So, you will definatley want to stay up-to-date on the progress and official grand opening of the Fitness Court in Mt. Vernon, follow the Mt. Vernon Parks and Recreation Department on Facebook.

Now, my only hope is that we get more locations in Indiana for Fitness Courts. More specifically, my hometown of Boonville. We'd be there every day! You can learn more about the Fitness Court and check out where they are located throughout the country by clicking here.