如何在日常環境中提升身體活動量成為許多國家公共衛生與體育運動發展之重要目標，近年來戶外運動健身器材於全世界迅速發展與普遍設置，然相關研究卻闕如，本文搜尋整理戶外運動健身器材之發展、使用方式，效益與風險，發現目前研究有限，建議未來研究以體育運動科學專業為基礎，分析各項戶外運動健身器材操作方式，解析各項操作方式的健康效益或潛在危險性，並有合適的指導人員，以提升大眾運用戶外運動健身器材之利用率與安全性，提升身體活動量，避免運動傷害，達健康促進之效益。

Increasing daily physical activity is an important goal for public health policy and sport/exercise administrative authorities in many countries. Recently, outdoor fitness equipment has been installed in public space rapidly worldwide; however, the research about outdoor fitness equipment is very limited. This paper presents the development of outdoor fitness equipment, its usage, benefits, and risks. Further research should investigate the use of varied forms of outdoor fitness equipment, explore its benefits and risks based on the profession of sports science and with qualified trainers. As such, we could ensure the usability and safety of using outdoor fitness equipment in order to increase public’s physical activity, avoid sport injury and achieve health promotion.