Kids love swings, that’s an undeniable fact. swing therefore, it should not be lost in any garden or backyard. But the swings are great for adults too. They have a beneficial effect on muscle stiffness. In addition, when swinging, dopamine is released, which is called the hormone of happiness.

On the other hand, if you have enough space and two trees are close together, you can stretch between them hammock and enjoy a moment of uninterrupted relaxation in the midst of nature. “If you don’t have this option, but you still want to have a hammock, we recommend buying a sturdy structure from which you can hang a frame,” says Libor Valenta of the Bauhaus company.

But the garden can also be a place for active recreation. Popular sports fields are no longer the domain of parks and schools, but are increasingly popping up in private parks.

The multi-functional trapeze rod is the ideal solution for everyone who wants to create a beautiful and functional garden for strengthening, exercise or simply for relaxation and fun in the fresh air and in privacy. The exercise structure can be used not only as a ladder or trapeze.

You can complement the frame with the appropriate elements punching bagclimbing rope, pole, suspension ring or maybe a network in shape target. To train with your own weight, you can use, for example, resistance bands or TRX (suspension reinforcement system). All of them can be varied, so that when you exercise in the afternoon, in the evening your sports field can turn into a relaxation zone with hanging hammocks, and instead of a football net you can stretch screens for a summer cinema. .

When implementing an outdoor multifunctional gym, focus on several factors, especially safety. Garden trellises must be sturdy and strong enough, have a stable construction and be made of durable materials.

“The current trend is clean and simple designs, which are minimalistic and timeless constructions,” says Šimon Hejcman, Czech owner and designer of sports playgrounds and swings brand Wudex.

Also consider the size and location of the practice fields on the property so you have enough space around them. Thanks to the variability of construction, these drills are suitable even in small gardens, and their installation does not require a building permit.

The most common choices are metal (the playground has a load capacity of up to 600 kg) or wood, or a combination of solid wood and steel (load capacity of up to 300 kg). The steel frame reinforces the entire structure, which is very strong and very stable at the same time, and the wood gives it a natural look.

“The minimum thickness of KVH prisms for wooden frame construction is 10 cm in diameter,” says carpenter Jakub Skorkovský from Říčany near Prague. However, based on experience, it has been proven that it is better to choose a larger KVH prism thickness, which is 14 cm, added Šimon Hejcman. For metal structures, he recommends a diameter of 12 cm.

Despite the fact that the basis of this exercise is unsupported minimalist forms, the stability of the entire structure is by default too great. And that’s thanks to a deep foundation and concrete. This is the only way to achieve high stability. Wood suffers the most from the effects of soil, so it is necessary to choose a suitable footing for the foundation.

“Proper anchoring to the ground, in our case the milled high galvanized leg, determines the service life of the load-bearing elements,” explains Šimon Hejcman. He pointed out that wood also suffers horizontally when rain falls on it. Therefore, a high-quality oil-based coating in three layers is appropriate.

By this time, he had moved away from the classic “A”-shaped swing, the base of which took up much more space. “Here too, minimalism is in trend. Most often, it’s an inverted U shape,” says Šimon Hejcman. You can start making your own wooden beam swing with simple shapes. “However, don’t forget the need for very deep foundations and steps to protect the wood from moisture,” emphasizes Jakub Skorkovský.