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2 The workout designed to give our golden years a healthy glow. Give older, active adults the freedom of revitalizing fitness with LifeTrail Advanced Wellness System, the outdoor workout designed to make it easier for users to perform daily tasks and enjoy a better quality of life. LifeTrail Advanced Wellness System includes 21 activity panels built on the principles of functional fitness: progressively challenging exercises patterned after the twists, turns, and movements of everyday life. The result: Adults are stronger and have more energy to complete the real-life activities that matter most. How Does LifeTrail Work? Rather than isolating the muscles to work them independently, LifeTrail Advanced Wellness System uses functional fitness, an integrated approach that encourages all the muscles to work together to better prepare the body for the demands of real life. Each station offers three activity panels and multiple, progressive exercises to keep workouts fun and challenging. User-friendly instructions make it easy to customize the workout according to comfort level and ability. Users apply their own body weight as resistance to build total-body strength, flexibility, and balance. Safety bars help beginners get accustomed to the equipment, but can be relied upon less as comfort level grows. Smaller muscles that stabilize the joints get strengthened too, giving users greater movement and preventing injury. 1 Recommended surfacing is concrete. Closed-chain exercises, which keep the user s feet in contact with the ground as they bear their own weight, make the muscles work together in the same multi-joint movements they make in daily life. 2

Proven Results for a Better Quality of Life LifeTrail Advanced Wellness System promotes and supports the key elements of physical wellness that make for a better quality of life: Result: Better

elongating the neck, and bringing the hips into neutral alignment all the elements of good posture. 21 Activity Panels. 159. Countless Health Benefits.

Watch demonstration videos for all 159 exercises at LifeTrail.com.

As users become stronger, they can take away points of contact to improve their balance.

joint-stabilizing muscles that many workouts overlook.

in order to build strength in a way that s constantly challenging without ever being intimidating.

The more they work out, the more their muscle endurance grows, and the easier it becomes for them to stay active longer. Get the free mobile app for your phone http:/ /gettag.

3 Proven Results for a Better Quality of Life LifeTrail Advanced Wellness System promotes and supports the key elements of physical wellness that make for a better quality of life: Result: Better posture Benefit: Decreases the risk for arthritis in the spine As users go through the proper motions of each exercise, they re naturally standing taller, drawing their shoulder blades down, elongating the neck, and bringing the hips into neutral alignment all the elements of good posture. 21 Activity Panels Countless Health Benefits. Choose from our complete line of 21 activity panels to create a system of up to 7 three-sided stations. Each activity panel features multiple exercises, for a total of 159 possible exercises. Watch demonstration videos for all 159 exercises at LifeTrail.com. Result: Improved balance Benefit: Prevents dangerous falls LifeTrail s exercises include elements of controlled instability a technique that actually builds the user s stability. As users become stronger, they can take away points of contact to improve their balance. Result: Greater flexibility Benefit: Decreases risk of injury and lower-back pain A complete workout on LifeTrail actively stretches most of the body s muscles including the smaller, joint-stabilizing muscles that many workouts overlook. Result: Increased strength Benefit: Improves the ability to independently lift heavy objects Each LifeTrail exercise uses the user s own body weight as resistance rather than free weights or machines in order to build strength in a way that s constantly challenging without ever being intimidating. Result: More muscular endurance Benefit: Boosts energy and reduces fatigue With 159 possible exercises, LifeTrail offers enough variety to keep users motivated to work out regularly. The more they work out, the more their muscle endurance grows, and the easier it becomes for them to stay active longer. Get the free mobile app for your phone /gettag.mobi USE YOUR SMARTPHONE TO SEE LIFETRAIL IN ACTION. OR GO TO PLAYWORLDTAGS.COM/1041 Anatomy of an Activity Panel The LifeTrail Advanced Wellness System activity panels have been designed and fully tested to meet the needs of older, active adults. Each activity panel includes detailed instructional signage and any matching exercise equipment Multiple exercises cater to all fitness levels, from beginner to advanced Large images and text make the instructions easy to read and understand Text and colors have the most readability for older-adult optical health When necessary, exercise equipment can be adjusted to fit the user s height Risk management disclaimer appears at the bottom of every panel Hip Lift & Thigh Squeeze Hip lifts strengthen the hamstrings, glutes, and lower-back muscles, while inner thigh squeezes build the hip adductor, pelvic floor, and transverses abdominus muscles. Hip stretches focus on lengthening the piriformis muscle. Platform features a non-slip surface for added safety. Increased lumbar spine stability Decreased back pain Increased pelvic floor control, which contributes to bowel control Greater ability to stand up from a chair Example of a custom sign Welcome Sign Provides helpful instructions on how to use the system and maintain proper form as you exercise. Customize it for an additional fee to promote local sponsors or community priorities. ZZLT lbs (10kg) Inverted Row Strengthens neck, rear deltoid, abdominal, and scapular retraction muscles, as well as the torso stabilizers, hip abductors, and gluteus medius. Platform features a non-slip surface for added safety. Greater ability to pull one s own body weight or open heavy doors Improved hip and knee stability Decreased knee pain ZZLT0049S 159 lbs (73kg) 3 Watch success story interviews, view instructional exercise videos, and get complete research results at LifeTrail.com ZZLT0057S 135 lbs (62kg) For users to receive the most health benefits, it is recommended to purchase all activity panels. A minimum of 3 activity panels (or 1 station) is necessary for purchase. Item numbers are for surface-mount activity panels. In-ground mount available upon request. Activity panels shown on post-capped frames. Roof-topped versions also available. Frames are sold separately. All activity panel prices shown do not include frame. 4

LifeTrail Activity Panels (Continued) Lower-Body Cycling Builds torso, leg, and glute strength, while raising muscle temperature by increasing blood flow to the muscles of the torso and lower body.

upper-body strength in the arms, chest, and torso; strengthens the muscles in the upper back; and increases arm and shoulder flexibility.

Builds coordination and flexibility in diagonal patterns through the shoulder and hip joints. Strengthens the rotator cuff muscles and facilitates scapular retraction. Also builds the gluteus medius.

Squat Three squat exercises build three different areas of the body: the front squat increases lower-body strength and flexibility in the ankles, hips, and hamstrings; the lateral squat builds

Stronger legs for gardening Greater ability to stand up from a low chair or stool Increased lower-body flexibility Improved gait when walking Decreased knee pain ZZLT0054S 151 lbs (69kg) ZZLT0052 41

Greater ability to lift objects over head Stronger hip stabilizers when one foot is lifted ZZLT0058S 208 lbs (95kg) Shoulder Stability & Strength Strengthens the small muscles that stabilize the

Greater protection from shoulder joint and rotator cuff injury Greater ability to pull one s own body weight, such as when using the handles to get out of a car ZZLT0048 39 lbs (18kg) Stairs

Increased lateral hip stability for improved balance while walking Greater ability to go up and down stairs Greater ability to keep hips over knees for improved posture ZZLT0055S 245 lbs (112kg)

4 LifeTrail Activity Panels (Continued) Lower-Body Cycling Builds torso, leg, and glute strength, while raising muscle temperature by increasing blood flow to the muscles of the torso and lower body. Increased lower-body endurance Decreased knee pain Increased muscle temperature, which decreases risk of muscle strains with larger exercise movements ZZLT0047S 166 lbs (76kg) Push-Up Builds upper-body strength in the arms, chest, and torso; strengthens the muscles in the upper back; and increases arm and shoulder flexibility. Greater ability to push one s own body weight Greater ability to break a fall with arms and protect face if falling forward ZZLT0050S 44 lbs (20kg) Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Builds coordination and flexibility in diagonal patterns through the shoulder and hip joints. Strengthens the rotator cuff muscles and facilitates scapular retraction. Also builds the gluteus medius. Greater range of motion Reduced fatigue Increased shoulder strength and decreased shoulder pain Greater hip stability Decreased risk of overuse injuries Improved balance and stability while walking Squat Three squat exercises build three different areas of the body: the front squat increases lower-body strength and flexibility in the ankles, hips, and hamstrings; the lateral squat builds dynamic flexibility of inner thigh muscles and lateral strength in the hips and legs; and the split squat develops single leg strength, balance, and dynamic flexibility in the hip flexors. Stronger legs for gardening Greater ability to stand up from a low chair or stool Increased lower-body flexibility Improved gait when walking Decreased knee pain ZZLT0054S 151 lbs (69kg) ZZLT lbs (19kg) Overhead Press Extends the shoulders to strengthen the arm, shoulder, and upper-back muscles. Includes several wheelchairaccessible exercises. Greater ability to lift objects over head Stronger hip stabilizers when one foot is lifted ZZLT0058S 208 lbs (95kg) Shoulder Stability & Strength Strengthens the small muscles that stabilize the shoulder joint, while increasing arm, shoulder, and middle-back muscle strength. Greater protection from shoulder joint and rotator cuff injury Greater ability to pull one s own body weight, such as when using the handles to get out of a car ZZLT lbs (18kg) Stairs Strengthens the hip-stabilizing muscles and stretches the hip flexors while developing single leg strength on linear and lateral planes. Increased lateral hip stability for improved balance while walking Greater ability to go up and down stairs Greater ability to keep hips over knees for improved posture ZZLT0055S 245 lbs (112kg) Upper-Body Cycling Forward and backward circular movements increase muscular temperature; build cardiac endurance; promote joint lubrication; and increase torso, shoulder, and arm muscle strength. Increased upper-body endurance Increased torso strength, which decreases risk of back injuries Increased muscle temperature, which decreases risk of muscle strains with larger exercise movements ZZLT lbs (35kg) 5 For users to receive the most health benefits, it is recommended to purchase all activity panels. A minimum of 3 activity panels (or 1 station) is necessary for purchase. Item numbers are for surface-mount activity panels. In-ground mount available upon request. Activity panels shown on post-capped frames. Roof-topped versions also available. Frames are sold separately. All activity panel prices shown do not include frame. 6

7 LifeTrail Activity Panels (Continued) Standing Stretches & Yoga Poses Stretches the obliques and strengthens the muscles of the lower body.

lift body weight with the tricep muscles, as when getting out of a deep chair ZZLT0056S 52 lbs (24kg) Weighted Squat Strengthens legs and hip stabilizers.

applying a proprioceptor stress, which challenges users to evenly distribute weight throughout the joints of their lower body. Wobble board features a non-slip surface for added safety.

specially designed to meet ADA guidelines when accompanied by an accessible route and installed in accordance with our installation instructions.

Greater ability to lift objects over head ZZLT0058S Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Builds coordination and flexibility in diagonal patterns through the shoulder, while facilitating

Greater range of motion Reduced fatigue Increased shoulder strength and decreased shoulder pain Greater hamstring and spinal flexibility Decreased risk of overuse injuries ZZLT0061S 208 lbs (95kg) 31

Greater protection from injury for the shoulder joint and rotator cuff Increased torso stability ZZLT0060 39 lbs (18kg) Stretches A series of total body stretches to promote shoulder blade

Increased lung capacity and greater ability to pull oxygen deeply into lower part of lungs for a relaxation release Stronger spinal erectors for greater strength and reduced pain in the lower back

abdominus muscles. Additional exercises stretch the obliques, while improving spinal rotation and strengthening the abdominal and tricep muscles.

5 7 LifeTrail Activity Panels (Continued) Standing Stretches & Yoga Poses Stretches the obliques and strengthens the muscles of the lower body. Improved balance Increased single leg strength ZZLT lbs (10kg) Triceps Strength & Torso Stability Stretches the oblique and lower- back muscles, while improving spinal rotation and increasing abdominal, tricep, and leg strength. Increased spinal flexibility, which helps nourish spinal discs Increased leg strength, making it easier to stand up from a chair Greater torso stability for decreased back pain Greater ability to lift body weight with the tricep muscles, as when getting out of a deep chair ZZLT0056S 52 lbs (24kg) Weighted Squat Strengthens legs and hip stabilizers. Greater ability to lift heavy objects, such as laundry baskets, boxes, even grandchildren ZZLT0053S 173 lbs (79kg) Wobble Board Builds leg strength, and hip, knee and ankle flexibility, while applying a proprioceptor stress, which challenges users to evenly distribute weight throughout the joints of their lower body. Wobble board features a non-slip surface for added safety. Improved balance Improve posture ZZLT0051S 126 lbs (58kg) Wheelchair-Accessible Activity Panels Promote inclusive exercise in your community with our six wheelchair-accessible activity panels, specially designed to meet ADA guidelines when accompanied by an accessible route and installed in accordance with our installation instructions. Overhead Press Strengthens the arm, shoulder, and upper-back muscles via shoulder extensions. Includes several ablebody exercises. Greater ability to lift objects over head ZZLT0058S Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Builds coordination and flexibility in diagonal patterns through the shoulder, while facilitating scapular retraction and strengthening the rotator cuff muscles. Also includes hamstring leg stretches for those who are able. Greater range of motion Reduced fatigue Increased shoulder strength and decreased shoulder pain Greater hamstring and spinal flexibility Decreased risk of overuse injuries ZZLT0061S 208 lbs (95kg) 31 lbs (15kg) Shoulder Stability & Strength Strengthens the small muscles that stabilize the shoulder joint, while increasing arm, shoulder, abdominal, and middle-back muscle strength. Greater protection from injury for the shoulder joint and rotator cuff Increased torso stability ZZLT lbs (18kg) Stretches A series of total body stretches to promote shoulder blade protraction/retraction, lower-back extension, neck rotation, hip abduction, deep belly breathing, and more. Increased lung capacity and greater ability to pull oxygen deeply into lower part of lungs for a relaxation release Stronger spinal erectors for greater strength and reduced pain in the lower back Increased range of motion in the neck and decreased neck pain ZZLT0064 Triceps Strength & Torso Stability Features thigh squeeze, which strengthens the inner thigh, pelvic floor, and transverses abdominus muscles. Additional exercises stretch the obliques, while improving spinal rotation and strengthening the abdominal and tricep muscles. Increased spinal flexibility, which helps nourish spinal discs Increased pelvic floor control, which contributes to bowel control Greater torso stability for decreased back pain Greater ability to lift body weight with the tricep muscles, as when getting out of a chair ZZLT0062S 21 lbs (10kg) 31 lbs (15kg) Upper-Body Cycling Forward and backward circular movements increase muscular temperature; build cardiac endurance; promote joint lubrication; and increase torso, shoulder, and arm muscle strength. Increased upper-body muscular endurance Increased torso strength, which decreases the risk of back injury Increased muscle temperature, which decreases risk of muscle strains during larger exercise movements ZZLT lbs (36kg) For users to receive the most health benefits, it is recommended to purchase all activity panels. A minimum of 3 activity panels (or 1 station) is necessary for purchase. Item numbers are for surface-mount activity panels. In-ground mount available upon request. Activity panels shown on post-capped frames. Roof-topped versions also available. Frames are sold separately. All activity panel prices shown do not include frame. 8

Customize Your System LifeTrail Advanced Wellness System is customizable to fit your community s budget and space.

1 2 3 4 5 Hunter Green Select Your Frame LifeTrail Advanced Wellness stations can be post-capped or roof-topped.

for each station in your system. See all 21 LifeTrail activity panels including six wheelchair-accessible panels on pages 7-10.

6 Customize Your System LifeTrail Advanced Wellness System is customizable to fit your community s budget and space. Our design team will walk you through the five simple steps below to create your own system. For a head start, choose one of our system packages on the next page Hunter Green Select Your Frame LifeTrail Advanced Wellness stations can be post-capped or roof-topped. Frame with roof ZZLT0045S Weight 204 lbs (93kg), Height 9'2" (2,8m) Frame with post caps ZZLT0044S Weight 155 lbs (71kg), Height 7'2" (2,18m) Pick Your Activity Panels Choose three activity panels for each station in your system. See all 21 LifeTrail activity panels including six wheelchair-accessible panels on pages Assemble Your Stations Your selected activity panels, along with your selected frame design, will be assembled to create your system of three-sided stations. See our recommended system on the next page. Choose Your Layout LifeTrail Advanced Wellness System can be installed as a trail system for a walking-enhanced workout, or as a cluster system for circuit training. We recommend installing LifeTrail on concrete. Each station s concrete pad dimensions will be sent with your purchasing quote. Create Your Color Palette Choose from any of our available colors to create a palette that matches your community s aesthetic. Discuss your selected color preferences with your authorized representative. Eco-Armor Colors: Brown Post Caps Trail System Playworld Systems is proud to have eliminated % of PVCs from our products with Eco-Armor, our more durable, PVC-free, thermoplastic Polyethylene (PE) coating. Roof Cluster System Easy-Order System Packages Customizing your system is even easier with one of our system packages. All-Inclusive System All 7 three-sided stations (all shown below) 3 activity panels per station (15 regular activity panels and 6 wheelchair-accessible activity panels) Multiple exercises per activity panel, for 159 total exercises Stations with a roof Item: LAWS-7000R-SM Weight: 3,491 lbs (1584kg) Stations with post caps Item: LAWS-7000C-SM Weight: 3,148 lbs (1428kg) Standard System 5 three-sided stations (stations 1-5 shown below) 3 activity panels per station (15 regular activity panels) Multiple exercises per activity panel, for 113 total exercises Stations with a roof Item: LAWS-5000R-SM Weight: 2,677 lbs (1215kg) Stations with post caps Item: LAWS-5000C-SM Weight: 2,432 lbs (1104kg) Recommended System The following station arrangement is recommended for your users to get the most out of every workout. You can also mix and match any of the 21 activity panels to create your own stations. Station 1 Station 2 Station 3 Station 4 Top View Activity Panel 1 Activity Panel 2 Activity Panel 3 Welcome Sign Hip Lift &Thigh Squeeze Upper-Body Cycling Inverted Row & Core Lower-Body Cycling Push-Up Squat Weighted Squat PNF Wobble Board Tricep Strength & Torso Stability Shoulder Stability & Strength STATION WITH ROOF Item: LAWS-1R-SM Weight: 542 lbs (246kg) Item: LAWS-2R-SM Weight: 509 lbs (231kg) Item: LAWS-3R-SM Weight: 373 lbs (170kg) Item: LAWS-4R-SM Weight: 575 lbs (261kg) FREE Programming Guide, packed with instructional videos, community-building activities, and more, included with your order. STATION WITH POST CAPS Item: LAWS-1C-SM Weight: 493 lbs (224kg) Concrete pad size: 15'2 x 12'4 (4,63m x 3,78m) Item: LAWS-2C-SM Weight: 460 lbs (209kg) Concrete pad size: 17'9 x 14'6 (5,46m x 4,45m) Item: LAWS-3C-SM Weight: 324 lbs (147kg) Concrete pad size: 14' x 12'8 (4,27m x 3,9m) Item: LAWS-4C-SM Weight: 526 lbs (239kg) Concrete pad size: 21'2 x 15'10 (6,46m x 4,6m) Blue Red Roof and Plastic Colors Station 5 Stair Overhead Press Standing Stretches & Yoga Poses Item: LAWS-5R-SM Weight: 678 lbs (308kg) Item: LAWS-5C-SM Weight: 629 lbs (286kg) Concrete pad size: 17'6 x 20'1 (5,36m x 6,13m) Red Tangerine Medallion Yellow Lime Green Bottle Green Cobalt Blue Blue Plum Chocolate Brownstone Frame and Component Colors Copper Tangerine Yellow Spring Forest Green Aqua Blue Plum Sand Beige White Graystone Black Station 6 PNF & Leg Extension Tricep Strength & Torso Stability Upper-Body Cycling Item: LAWS-1R-ADA-SM Weight: 342 lbs (156kg) Item: LAWS-1C-ADA-SM Weight: 293 lbs (133kg) Concrete pad size: 15'9 x 17' (4,85m x 5,18m) 9 Chestnut Red Medallion Lime Green Matte Bottle Green Azure Cobalt Blue Matte Deep Chocolate Beige Silver Station 7 Overhead Press Stretch Shoulder Stability & Strength Item: LAWS-2R-ADA-SM Weight: 472 lbs (215kg) Item: LAWS-2C-ADA-SM Weight: 423 lbs (192kg) Concrete pad size: 20'8 x 19'10 (6,34m x 5,82m) 10

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Welcome Sign provides helpful instructions on how to use LifeTrail Advanced Wellness System, and how to maintain proper form.

Welcome Sign PNF Exercises Lower-Body Cycling Exercises Welcome Sign provides helpful instructions on how to use LifeTrail Advanced Wellness System, and how to maintain proper form. PNF [Proprioceptive