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Group Fitness Class Descriptions

Group Fitness Class Descriptions

AQUA

A 45min class conducted in the shallow pools, either indoor or outdoor. With 85% of your body weight being supported by the water, it is the perfect low impact workout. It is suitable for all levels of fitness, including those with injuries or limitations.

DEEP AQUA

This is a great cardiovascular workout using a buoyancy belt in the deep water. There is no impact on the joints so it is suitable for all fitness levels, including those with injuries or limitations. This is a 45 minute class that DOES REQUIRE WATER CONFIDENCE. Class is conducted in the outdoor 50m pool.

AQUA PILATES

Increase body awareness and core strength using the support and resistance of the water. Suitable for all abilities and fitness levels and is held in the heated indoor pool.

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ACTIVE MOVES CLASSES

ZUMBA GOLD

A lower impact Zumba class suitable for active older adults or those with injuries or limitations. It focuses on cardio, balance and co-ordination. No floor work involved.

FREESTYLE

A milder paced, lower impact workout suitable for the active older adult or those with injuries or limitations. Class may include cardio and strength exercises in various formats based on the instructor’s discretion.

CIRCUIT

A circuit style workout suitable for seniors, beginners or those with limited mobility.

CYCLE

Held in the velodrome, a modified cycle class for older adults or those with injuries or limitations.

WEIGHTS & CORE

A session combining strength exercises with weights and finished with some core strengthening exercises.

FUNCTIONAL

This class is designed for anyone who is starting to experience challenges in balance, strength or mobility and will assist them in gaining better function and movement. Suitable for the active older adult or those with injuries or limitations.

PD BOXING

A program designed to improve the quality of life of people with Parkinson’s through a non-contact boxing and exercise program.

EXERCISING WITH PARKINSON’S

A private, supportive and understanding environment providing group exercise classes for those living with Parkinson’s disease.

 

 

FUN FIT

Introductory group session which are light, informal and fantastic way for individuals with a disability to socialise with their peers. These sessions are not tailored to any specific needs but rather focus on team play, social interaction and functional movement. 30min sessions (SCHOOL TERM ONLY).

BODY PUMP 45 & 60

A total body, low impact weights work out. Choreographed to music, these strength sessions will shape and tone your body, make you stronger and improve bone health. 45 and 60min classes.

 STRENGTH 60

This class focuses on compound strength-based movements and conditioning exercises to increase your fitness, strength and muscles mass while perfecting your lifting technique. Suitable for all levels of experience.

MUAY THAI

Sometimes referred to as Thai boxing, is a combat sport that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. This discipline is known as the “Art of eight limbs”, as it is characterised by the combined use of fists, elbows, knees and shins.

BOOTCAMP 60

Meet at the AIR DECK for a challenging workout using battle ropes and other equipment to boost your workout. This class will increase your strength and cardio capacity to the limit.

BOXING 45 & 60

Put on your gloves and get ready to train, boxer style. Use the boxing bags and skipping ropes along with body weight exercises and hand weights to get you fighting fit.

 

HIIT CLASSES

HIIT30

30min session designed to boost your metabolic rate helping you burn fat faster. Classes may include the use of various equipment such as kettlebells, suspension straps, battle ropes as per the instructors discretion. High intensity interval training (HIIT) means your exercises are timed with work and rest periods. You push as hard as you can through the work phase and catch your breath during the rest! If you can keep exercising in the rest phase you need to push harder and smash the working phase to receive optimal results.

HIIT 45 FUNCTIONAL

45 min High Intensity Interval Training. A circuit created with a range of equipment to test your strength, core stability and cardiovascular endurance. You will push your body to new limits with an element of surprise each session.

HIIT 30 FIT FAST

High intensity, high heart rate calorie burner. Make the most of up to 30min with a combination of body weight and circuit exercises aiming to put your overall fitness to the test. Each class is different with a mixed bag of cardio fitness challenges. You will leave on a high with the endorphin rush to start your day.

 

 

TRX 45

Suspension training class that develops strength, balance, flexibility and core stability simultaneously. The TRX is a system of ropes and webbing called a “suspension trainer” to allow users to work against their own body weight.

PILATES

This class builds body awareness that provides you with the skills to master your physical body. It consists of a series of floor based exercises focusing on the abdominals, lower back and glutes. Reshape your body by increasing muscle strength, flexibility and coordination.

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

This class is a combination of restorative and gentle movements and stretches for the whole body. This class is calming as well as energizing which effectively brings your body back into balance, reducing pain and stress. The sessions also use breathing techniques that can aid in stress management and uses foam rolling myofascial release (therapeutic massage). Classes are suitable for all ages and ability levels but particularly effective for those recovering from or living with injury or pain.

FLOW YOGA

Practicing yoga is fabulous for improving your flexibility and strength. This class is suitable for everybody. It combines mind and body awareness plus learn improved breathing techniques that can aid stress management.

RESTORATIVE YOGA

The intention is to relax and slow down with focused sequences allowing you to release tension. Poses may be aided by props such as blocks, belts, bolsters and blankets.

YIN YOGA

A slow-paced style of yoga as exercise, incorporating principals of traditional Chinese medicine. Postures are held for longer periods of time, the sequences of postures are meant to stimulate the channels of the Subtle body.

ZUMBA

Latin inspired dance fitness workout. Loads of fun with easy to follow steps. Suitable for all fitness levels.

DANCEFIT

Dance based fitness class set to the latest and greatest hits. Easy to follow moves incorporating various dance styles and enjoy the pumping atmosphere.

CARDIO BLAST

This class is designed by your instructor to boost your cardiovascular endurance. The selection of exercises range from Bodyweight to Circuit with weights. Each class is different yet challenging and it will have you sweating and feeling great. All fitness levels and experience welcome, held in the cave for that extra fun element.

 

CYCLE CLASSES

CYCLE 45

45min sessions on the spin bikes that will increase your cardiovascular fitness, burn calories and increase leg strength and muscular endurance without building bulk.

CYCLE HIIT30

30min interval workout on spin bikes. Designed to challenge and improve your fitness and increase your metabolic rate.

LESMILLS RPM

Is a group indoor cycling workout where you control the intensity. Its fun, low impact and you can burn up to 500 calories a session. With great music pumping and the group cycling as one, your instructor takes you on a journey of hill climbs, sprints and flat riding.