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Used shipping containers for sale can be repurposed to aid the efforts to reduce obesity. These are ideal to build effective fitness facilities.
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August 2, 2017 Used Shipping Containers for Sale Can Help America Build a Healthier Life Once a blip in American health statistics, obesity is now a problem of endemic proportions, according to recent studies on the issue. In a study conducted by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, it has been found than more than two-thirds of adults in the U.S. are considered to be overweight or obese. It's not just adults who are dealing with serious weight problems, too. Around 32 percent of young people between the ages of 2 and 19 are also either obese or overweight. Carrying excess weight can lead to several health problems, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and a host of other conditions. Much of the solution to this vexing health problem lies in exercise. This is where used shipping containers come into the picture. These containers are fairly easy to convert into a fitness facility, sans the cost of traditionally built facilities. Further, their Page | 1
transformation is quick, allowing you to open your business' doors shortly after obtaining the containers. The possibilities for used shipping containers for sale are quite numerous when it comes to fitness facilities. A Swimming Pool Swimming is known as one of the best forms of exercises available. It helps a person build up muscle mass while aiding their cardiovascular system at the same time. Since swimming encompasses a low impact activity, it's perfect for older people and anyone suffering from arthritis. A shipping container swimming pool actually works perfectly inside a senior center. It just as readily proves an excellent structure for swimming routines at home or at school. Modify it for depth variations and other pool dynamics. Even use it for water polo. A Fitness Center Used shipping containers provide a perfect space for fitness centers. Depending on the size of the container you purchase, you can install a significant number of exercise equipment to fit the needs of those just trying to lose weight or those intent on building muscle and lean. A Gymnasium As obesity riddles more and more children, it's important for communities to create venues that encourage physical activity. A gymnasium made from used shipping containers can cater to a number of popular sports, including basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, tennis and more. Using some resilient shipping containers, these sports can be enjoyed regardless of the weather outside. Page | 2
Farm-to-Table Restaurant A farm-to-table restaurant concept can be easily achieved via shipping containers. Diners especially enjoy dining environments that offer a view to where the cuisine originates. You can convert one or two containers into a greenhouse while using another container as your dining area. Such an arrangement serves an imaginative way to encourage overweight people to eat better. All of these facilities and establishments can inspire people to become more active and attentive to their diets and lifestyles. Moreover, all of them can be economically established by putting used shipping containers to work. They are quickly transformed, durable and inventive. Obesity never had a more formidable adversary. About Equipment Management Services: Equipment Management Services is an independent, family-owned container sales company. We cater to both individuals and business owners in three locations: Dallas, Houston and Seattle. With over 20,000 containers on the ground and a combined footprint of over 80 acres, we are one of the leading companies in the industry. Sources: Overweight & Obesity Statistics, niddk.nih.gov WHY ARE AMERICANS OBESE?, publichealth.org Why Swimming Is The Best Exercise Ever, huffingtonpost.com, The Pros and Cons of Building with Shipping Containers, aadhan.org Top 26 Innovative Uses of Shipping Containers, marineinsight.com Page | 3
