Health & Fitness

Cranberry To Unveil New Township Fitness Court

The new Cranberry Fitness Court provides an outdoor fitness training system for people. Get the details here.

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA — Cranberry Township and the Cranberry Foundation are set to unveil the new Fitness Court in UPMC Passavant Sportsplex at Graham Park.

A-ribbon-cutting ceremony will occur Aug. 4 at 4 p.m. at the Fitness Court, which is near the soccer fields in the rear of the park. Township officials, foundation representatives, community partners, and supporters will mark the launch of this new community amenity, designed to provide outdoor fitness opportunities for Cranberry residents and visitors.

The Fitness Court, developed by the National Fitness Campaign is a 38-foot by 38 foot circuit training system featuring 118 workout elements and the ability to accommodate up to 28 users at once.

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Workouts focus on seven movements that support everyday health: core, squat, push, lunge, pull, agility, and bend. It blends physical fitness with digital engagement, offering thousands of bodyweight exercises and guided programming through an accompanying mobile app. The seven movements use one’s body weight and resistance to perform the seven-minute workout.

The courts are supported by a $30,000 grant from the National Fitness Campaign and donations from the Cranberry Foundation.

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