Obstacle courses are becoming more and more popular in the fitness world. How to create an obstacle course? If you want to build one, here are some ideas for adults and methods to build it with basic materials.
Obstacle course plans
1. Determine the venue
We can first choose a relatively flat piece of land or an indoor open space. The outdoor venue can be your own yard, an open suburb, etc., and the indoor venue can be a large warehouse, gymnasium, etc.
2. Determine the track
For children, the track can be relatively small and less difficult; for adults or professional athletes, it can be designed to be larger and more challenging. The difficulty of the course varies depending on the target.
3. Obstacle design
Common obstacle elements include balance beams, climbing walls, hurdles, hoops, rope nets, tire arrays, etc. When designing, the combination and arrangement order of different obstacle elements should be considered to increase the fun and challenge of the track.
Obstacle materials
1. Obstacle types
For example, balance beams can be made of solid wood or metal; climbing walls can be made of wooden boards with climbing handles fixed on a sturdy bracket; hurdles can be made of metal or plastic, etc. Ensure that the selected materials are of reliable quality and have sufficient strength and stability to withstand the weight of the participants.
2. Obstacle Tools and accessories
Prepare the necessary tools, such as hammers, nails, screwdrivers and some assembly accessories such as rope buckles, etc., for assembling and fixing obstacle elements.
Barrier Construction
1. Foundation obstacles
For some outdoor land construction, it is necessary to pour concrete foundation on the ground to ensure the stability of the obstacle facilities. For some large and heavy obstacle elements, such as climbing walls, ensure that their foundation can withstand the corresponding weight for construction.
2. Installation obstacles
During the installation of obstacle elements, strictly follow the instructions or relevant standards to ensure that each element is installed firmly.
3. Safety inspection
Check whether the screws are tightened, whether the welding is firm, whether the rope is worn, etc. and some unsafe and sharp equipment should also be polished and covered. After completing the installation of each obstacle element, a comprehensive safety inspection should be carried out.
Acceptance maintenance
1. Obstacle test
After the obstacle track is built, you can conduct a test run by yourself or invite some experienced people to do it. Carefully observe whether each part of the obstacle track is running normally, whether the difficulty is appropriate, and whether there are any safety hazards. Then make timely adjustments and improvements to the problematic ones.
2. Obstacle maintenance
Establish a regular maintenance system, regularly check the facilities and equipment of the track, and promptly discover and repair damaged or aging parts. Of course, you must also clean the track, keep the environment clean, and provide everyone with a good experience.
The above are some of the processes and details about building an obstacle course. The most important thing is that we need to strictly follow the standards and specifications when building obstacles, and fully consider safety, fun and challenge. If you have any questions about the above, you can contact us.
