The Exercise program we recommend for the
Railyard Conditioning, Obstacle Course

We recommend the Patch Fitness Exercise Program on the Railyard Condtioning Course.  Patch Fitness was developed 16 years ago as a conditioning program for professional athletes (see list below) on an outdoor obstacle course constructed of logs. The program was refined and perfected over the years and continues to be utilized by elite and pro athletes from around the world.  The same program used by these athletes is used by children on the Railyard Obstacle Course,  that's how effective the exercise is; and the kids think they're just playing!

Click here to view a Youtube video of pro football players on an outdoor course.

What is Patch Fitness Exercise?

The best way to describe Patch Fitness is for you to close you eyes, and while they're closed, transport yourself back to when you were 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 years old. You are playing on the Jungle Gym, monkey bars, a pile of rocks, mound of dirt, on a log or some old tires. Can you see it? You have no inhibitions or restrictions, you duck, jump, crawl, climb, leap, and roll around on whatever it is, your creativity allows you to make up each move as the challenge presents itself. You don't know you're not supposed to be able to do these things, you just do them. I'll bet this has brought a smile to your face, hasn't it? That's Patch Fitness.

Patch Fitness is for children ages 5 and up, and everyone who engages in this unique, tried and true exercise program will reap the extraordinary benefits. The movements you used for physical play as a child are the same movements that, when executed as illustrated in the Patch Fitness manual, provide the superior results of Patch Fitness. These exercises have been used by man throughout history. Prehistoric man and our relatives who followed, ran, jumped, crawled, climbed and leaped as a necessity of daily life. Their ability to utilize these talents allowed them to survive their physically demanding and dangerous environments. Luckily, we don't have to outrun predators today for survival however, the philosophy of the movement remains the same; a strong, flexible body will give you the ability to traverse your world today in a much more fluid, prepared state of being and wellness. 

These exercises have been used by athletes throughout history, and now you can utilize this remarkable, 100% natural program to prepare yourself for life's adventures, whether they are in a sporting endeavor, your work environment, or simply walking your dog. 

FAQ's:  How does Patch Fitness develop strength? 

Patch Fitness is designed to use your body weight and gravity for resistance, vaults, hip raises, bear crawls, inchworms and alligators have totally wasted the likes of Junior Seau, all-pro NFL linebacker, and Junior is only his name, not his fitness level. You choose the exertion level; start slowly if you are just starting an exercise program or turn it on full speed to achieve the results professional athletes use Patch Fitness for. 

Please don't confuse Patch Fitness functional strength with big muscles. Functional strength makes you stronger in every physical plane allowing you to squat, bend, sprint, twist, and lift more efficiently during every aspect of your life with confidence, power and agility. Patch Fitness will improve musculoskeletal alignment; you will be able to significantly reduce your risk of injury during all sports, work, and daily activities. 

Can Patch Fitness improve my cardiovascular endurance? 

Patch Fitness exercises engage every muscle in your body like no other exercise program or machine. This creates a non-stop, heart-pumping workout that you have total control over. By simply slowing your pace and modifying the exercises, you can control the caloric burn rate and VO2 consumption. Patch Fitness also engages the thinking muscle: your brain. Instead of sitting on a bike or walking on a treadmill in front of a TV, you will be exercising your brain as you think ahead to your next exercise or formulating how to position your body to execute a bear crawl, or alligator. Sounds like fun, doesn't it?

Will Patch Fitness improve my flexibility? 

Patch Fitness exercise incorporates movements in every conceivable physical plane. Training in this manner will, as a natural byproduct of the movement, align your musculoskeletal system in its original and correct alignment. When your skeletal system is in perfect alignment, you can experience the flexibility your body was designed for. 

Is Patch Fitness for athletes and sports performance? 

Below is a short list of elite athletes who use Patch Fitness. Patch Fitness works for them, it will work for you, whether you're an aspiring 9th grade football player dreaming of a pro career, a college lacrosse player striving to make the starting lineup or an all-pro safety in the NFL. Patch Fitness will develop the physical and mental skills you need to succeed.

John Lynch, Safety NFL
Junior Seau, Linebacker NFL
John Cook, Nebraska Women's Volleyball Coach
Mark Bruener, Tight End NFL
Mark Brunell, Quarterback NFL
Trevor Hoffman, MLB Player
Dave Roberts, MLB Player
Mike Sweeney, MLB Player
Charles Smith, NBA Player
Trent Dilfer, Quarterback NFL
Steve Stenstrom, Quarterback NFL
Mark Schlereth, NFL Lineman, ESPN Commentator 

Is Patch Exercise for children? 

We are especially excited with the potential Patch Fitness on the Railyard has for kids from 5 and up. First of all, exercise onthe Railyard is fun! Every children's fitness expert in the world will tell you that fun is the most important element of a children's program. The jumping, crawling, ducking and climbing movement involved on the railyard will provide a child with strength, cardio, stamina, balance, and coordination. Exercise on the Railyard Obstacle course challenges not only a young body, but a young mind. Creativity is natural with the exercises. Confidence will grow as a child experiences the thrill of successfully executing the exercises, and all the exercises can be modified to accommodate every child, so they will succeed.

How do I learn how to do Patch Fitness? 

You already know how. It's in your DNA. Remember, the earlier mention of our prehistoric ancestors and how they survived in the world then? Remember the visions of you as a child on the playground? You just need an environment to set those memories, feelings and motions free.