Starting from the care pathway
The HAS describes individualized physical activity according to health status and functional abilities. These benchmarks guide the exchange with your team; they do not constitute medical validation of a device.
Create a space for healthy movement for your healthcare facility
Herkules Fitness supports hospitals, clinics and rehabilitation centers in the creation of outdoor sports spaces. Equipment selected with your teams for adapted physical activity, mobility and recovery of movement.
Movement, at its own paceIllustration of use
A space designed around your activities
What fitness equipment for a health establishment?
Accessibility · Mobility · Support — illustration
Equipment selected with your care team
The choice of devices begins with the abilities of the future users and the objectives of the team: mobility, coordination, endurance or strengthening. We interact with health professionals, physiotherapists and teachers of adapted physical activity to offer a space consistent with the planned support.
Plan accessibility from the outset
A useful route must be easy to reach from buildings. Routes, wheelchair circulation, rest areas and access to devices are part of the layout study. The possibilities of using each piece of equipment are checked individually; an accessible space does not make all the equipment usable by all patients.
Technical information for informed decisions
Implementation plans, 3D visuals and technical sheets allow management and teams to plan ahead. The EN16630 compliance of the equipment concerned and their installation conditions are documented. The standard governs the safety of outdoor modules; the choice of exercises is up to the professionals who support the patients.
Long-term support for your space
We prepare with your technical services the maintenance, checks and monitoring of the equipment. The materials, warranty conditions and parts concerned are specified in the offer. The objective: to have a space whose uses and maintenance remain simple to organize on a daily basis.
Making room for movement
A sports-health area at the Malvau center
In Amboise, the Malvau center of the L’Élan Retrouvé Foundation has outdoor Herkules equipment. This project illustrates the integration of a movement space within a healthcare establishment. The photographs below are from this installation.
Center Malvau · Amboise (37) — photographs of the installation
A space in the centre’s grounds
The outdoor rower
The cross trainer
A multi-function fitness unit
The garden layout
Fitness stations integrated into green spaces
A sports-health project in your establishment?
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A space designed with the people who supervise it
A healthcare project starts with the patients, the way sessions will run and the care environment. The layout must allow staff to move around, observe movements and offer adapted activities. The equipment supports this supervised work.
The correct selection is that which corresponds to the capacities of the patients and the actual conditions of supervision.
Prepare the sessions
Define participant numbers, staffing and rest periods before deciding how many stations to install. A clear layout matters as much as the variety of exercises.
Equipment for your activities
Equipment for supervised physical activity
These units are starting points for your project. Their suitability depends on users’ abilities, session objectives and your professionals’ assessment. Consult the technical sheets when preparing your selection.
Senior / Inclusive · SEN-04
Relax Station – Senior Health Reduced Mobility Fitness
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Senior / Inclusive · SEN-01
Balance Station – Senior Fitness / Persons with Reduced Mobility
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Fitness · THJ-B33
Outdoor arm bike – Fitness equipment
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Fitness · THJ-B08
Rower – Outdoor fitness equipment
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| Your organisation | Possible activities | Points to clarify during planning |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital or clinic | An identified area, close to the routes used | Access, supervision and compatibility with the department’s work |
| Rehabilitation center | Equipment selected with the rehabilitation team | Adaptation options and access for care staff |
| Health and social care facility | A legible route with rest areas | User profiles, understanding of instructions and maintenance |
A sports-health project in your establishment?
Let’s plan your projectFrom planning to opening
Your project, supported at every stage
1. Study needs with your team
We collect intended uses, user profiles and site constraints. Your professionals define the activity objectives and the supervision conditions. The study takes into account patient circulation, technical access and the proximity of care units.
2. Designing space in 3D
The plans and 3D visuals present the equipment selected, their installation areas and the routes. They facilitate discussion between management, healthcare teams and technical services. Adjustments are made before validating the project and the necessary work.
3. Organising installation
The schedule is built with your establishment to maintain access and limit disruptions. The preparation of the ground, the covering and the fixings depend on the site and the technical instructions. The opening takes place after the checks planned for the installation.
4. Prepare for use and monitoring
Submitting documents allows your teams to organize checks and maintenance. Healthcare professionals maintain control of sessions and patient access. Our after-sales service remains your contact for parts and technical needs.
A documented project
Malvau Center
Amboise (37) · L’Élan Retrouvé Foundation
The project
The Malvau center has installed an outdoor space to complement the activities offered to patients. The layout combines cardio machines and a station combining several movements, in the establishment's grounds.
The equipment presented
The project published by Herkules describes a rower, a cross trainer and a combined Surfer + Walker + Twister apparatus. The selection combines different uses in the same space. The support arrangements remain specific to the center.
Equipment used in this project
A sports-health project in your establishment?
Let’s plan your projectAnswers to help you decide
Frequently asked questions about outdoor fitness in healthcare establishments
How to create a sports-health space in a medical establishment?
Start by defining the audiences welcomed, the care team’s objectives and the conditions of access. The study of the terrain then allows you to choose the equipment, routes and rest areas. Herkules supports you in the selection, 3D plans and organization of the installation.
Which devices to choose for adapted physical activity?
The choice depends on the abilities of the people and the objectives set by the team. Mobility, balance, cardio or strengthening devices may be considered. The professional who supervises the activity verifies that the movements, settings and access are suitable for the users concerned.
Is EN16630 compliance sufficient for medical use?
EN16630 compliance covers the safety requirements for fixed outdoor physical training modules. It does not demonstrate the suitability of a device for a pathology or a patient. This decision belongs to healthcare professionals, based on the technical information of the equipment.
Can we provide a space for people in wheelchairs?
Yes, a project can include routes and equipment suited to certain wheelchair activities. Access widths, surfacing, approaches to stations and any transfers need to be assessed. We review these requirements with your teams, one unit at a time.
Can patients use the equipment alone?
The establishment defines the terms of access based on the patients and their support. Depending on the project, supervised sessions or organized access may be planned. The manufacturer's instructions and the decisions of the healthcare team determine the conditions of use.
What budget should you plan for an outdoor sports-health area?
The budget includes the equipment, its delivery, the preparation of the land, the fixings, the ground and any access arrangements. The configuration of the site strongly influences the cost. A study and a detailed estimate make it possible to identify the different cost items and adjust the project.
What surface area should be provided?
There is no single space requirement. Allow for each unit’s footprint and safety zones, then add circulation, space for assistance and rest areas. A layout plan helps establish feasibility before deciding on the number of stations.
What documents do you provide to prepare the project?
We prepare technical sheets, layout plans and visuals useful for the decision. The conformity documents and installation information for the equipment selected complete the file. Specific administrative needs are specified during the study.
How to organize the maintenance of devices?
Monitoring is organized based on the instructions and the installation maintenance plan: checks, cleaning, verification of fixings and handling of anomalies. Responsibilities are defined with your technical services. A device presenting a defect must be reported and treated before resuming its use.
Do you operate throughout France?
Herkules supports outdoor sports space projects in France. The terms of delivery, installation and monitoring are defined according to the location and constraints of the establishment. Tell us your location and access to the site to prepare a suitable proposal.
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Are you preparing a sports-health space in a hospital, clinic or rehabilitation center? Tell us about your site, the audiences it welcomes and the uses envisaged. Our specialists are with you from Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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