Fitness Activities
Instructed by Healthy Connections Exercise Physiologists.
Bookings not required. Equipment supplied.
Burnie Brae Centre
Burnie Brae Centre – 60 Kuran Street, Chermside
Matwork Pilates
7:45am Monday & 7:30am Friday
Clinical Pilates is a form of physical exercise that focuses on posture, balance, control, strength, flexibility, and breathing.
(As a response to COVID-19, you will also be required to bring your own mat, if applicable; alternate equipment may be used).
Functional Fitness
8am - Thursday
This is a specialised fitness class, aimed at improving everyday functionality and health including the following: muscular strength and endurance, aerobic fitness, flexibility and balance and coordination.
(As a response to COVID-19, you will also be required to bring your own mat, if applicable; alternate equipment may be used).
Stretch in the Park
7:30am - Tuesday
Join us for a 30 minute stretch in the Burnie Brae Park. A Healthy Connections Exercise Physiologist will take you through a series of upper and lower standing stretches. What a great way to start your day!
What to bring: comfortable shoes and clothes
Yoga
11:10am - Wednesday
This class is an eclectic, contemporary blend of gentle yoga postures (also including the opportunity to go into some stronger versions if desired). The class is aimed at over 50's and will focus on strength, flexibility, breathing, relaxation and in general getting to know the body and learning to be in the body. It can almost become a moving meditation and will also assist in improved wellbeing in a nurturing environment.
(As a response to COVID-19, you will also be required to bring your own mat, if applicable; alternate equipment may be used).
Fitzgibbon Community Centre
Fitzgibbon Community Centre – 545 Roghan Road, Fitzgibbon
Starting Monday 17 August, 2020
Functional Fitness
9am - Monday & Wednesday
This is a specialised fitness class, aimed at improving everyday functionality and health including the following: muscular strength and endurance, aerobic fitness, flexibility and balance and coordination.
(As a response to COVID-19, you will also be required to bring your own mat, if applicable; alternative equipment may be used)
Balance
10am - Monday
This class is specifically targeted at improving balance and reducing the risk of future falls. It involves a combination of resistance exercise as well as static and dynamic exercise designed to challenge your balance in a safe environment.
High Intensity
10am - Wednesday
This high tempo class combines short bursts of high intensity exercise with periods of lower intensity exercise. It incorporates different modes of exercise such as cardio, boxing, agility, and resistance training to target increased cardiovascular fitness, power, and weight loss.
* Classes may not be suitable for people with medical or mobility concerns. Please fill in a pre-screening form and consult with one of our EPs prior to attending.