Benefits of Prison Fitness Programs. A common stereotype of male and female prisoners is that they’re big, burly people with huge muscles and incredible strength, seemingly ready for any event that requires peak fitness. While most North American prison systems utilize sports and exercise to help maintain peace and order in a stress-filled, volatile environment, many corrections facilities have incorporated sport in the rehabilitation of some inmates, using team games and regular exercise as part of a coordinated therapy program.While most of us will thankfully never end up behind bars, I think we can all take a lesson from convicts on how to not let your circumstances be an excuse for your fitness goals.
Stopping Reoffending
In prisons, just as in our communities, the impact of sport can be far-reaching. Participation can not only improve health and behaviour but can directly contribute to efforts to tackle reoffending, reduce violence and conflict, develop communication skills, and in particular provide a meaningful route into education and employment.
An increase in physical activity is one of the measures that would have the greatest positive impact on the health of the prison population. It is very important for prisons to have fitness equipment available so that prisoners are able to maintain their physical and mental health and fitness. Prison gym equipment is also beneficial to inmates, as it allow prisoners to mature through coaching others, developing a new interest and bettering themselves.
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