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.