“Whether young or old, everyone will find their favorite exercise here”

“Did you see that?” Even before the official opening this afternoon, the new fitness and motor skills course aroused the interest of visitors to the Leondinger Stadtpark, who were keen to try it out. The question from Mayor Sabine Naderer-Jelinek (SP) as to whether the new offer had turned out well was followed by a loud one “Yes!”

This goes back to the sports scientist and former decathlete Roland Werthner, who among other things planned the Ansfelden motor skills park.

240,000 euros invested

With “power track”, “stretching distance”, “Different walking”, “balancing track” and “motor skills” there are five subject areas in Leonding and thus around 30 stations. Balance training is just as important as strength exercises. “With the fitness and motor skills course, we give people the opportunity to train in a fun and varied way free of charge”, said Naderer-Jelinek. The offer takes into account the desire of many Leonding residents for a revitalization of the city park. “Whether young or old, everyone will find their favorite exercise here.” The devices are largely made of wood, and the city has invested around 240,000 euros. Werthner also found that the area “functional and urban architectural” was upgraded. It has the potential to become one “Top excursion destination” to become, the Leondinger is convinced.

The facility is an exercise paradise for all age groups and therefore ideal for families. Every age group benefits from it, from children to grandfathers. Adults shouldn’t and shouldn’t just stand by and watch. The devices are designed in such a way that, supplemented by information boards, they can be used easily. The level of difficulty can be varied with different exercises. In addition, appointments are planned where interested parties can get tips from the professionals on site, announces Werthner.

In any case, the fun of doing things should not be neglected, so many visitors expect “funny” Station. “They aren’t easy”, says Werthner. postscript: “But they shouldn’t be either.” Because if the exercises were too easy, people would quickly lose interest, as Werthner knows from experience.

Incidentally, the sports scientist and his son have developed a new attraction for Leonding, the calisthenics fan. With the device with squat ladder and Co., which is also equipped with LED lighting, a variety of exercises can be performed with your own body weight.

Stopping and parking ban already decreed

from one “successful system and a sensational offer” spoke today sports councilor Michael Täubel (FP). His appeal: “Please use it and have fun with it” the visitors gladly followed.

New wheel stands should go to a “sporty arrival” motivate, a dixi toilet has already been set up. No new parking spaces were deliberately created, said Naderer-Jelinek. A parking and stopping ban for Birkenweg and the adjacent residential area of ​​Parkstraße has already been decreed to prevent everything being parked there. The necessary marking work is still pending. It will be seen how the rest of the Parkstraße will continue parallel to the park.