Get Active in Darebin is a FREE community-based exercise program aimed at increasing the physical activity levels of Darebin residents, as well as engaging under-represented groups into physical activity. All activities are either free of charge or a gold coin donation, cater for people of all ages, abilities and fitness levels and are facilitated by qualified instructors.
This Spring, Prace will be hosting the following FREE activities:
ZUMBA
Mondays
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Starts September 5 / Runs 8 weeks
Merrilands Community Centre
35 Sturdee Street, Reservoir
Zumba is a dance fitness class that fuses International hypnotic musical rhythms and tantalizing moves to create a “fitness-party”, a dynamic workout designed to be fun and easy to do. By integrating Zumba into everyday life individuals may achieve long term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of caloric burning, heart racing, muscle pumping and body energizing movements. The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat.
QIGONG
Tuesdays
2:30pm – 3:30pm Starts
Starts September 6 / Runs 8 weeks
Merrilands Community Centre
35 Sturdee Street, Reservoir
Qigong is an ancient Chinese health practice that aligns the breath and physical activity to promote mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. It includes aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Martial Arts but its main emphasis is on preventing illness. Starts September 6/ Runs 8 weeks
ACCESSIBLE YOGA + PILATES ALL ABILITIES
Fridays
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Starts September 9 / Runs 8 weeks
Merrilands Community Centre
35 Sturdee Street, Reservoir
Accessible Yoga + Pilates Yoga is a practice for Every Body! In this class we work with movement and breath to enhance peace of mind. This practice is mainly chair based but there will also be standing variations as options. The focus is on adapting yoga for diverse bodies and needs so you can practice in the way that feels right for you! Carers and friends are also welcome to join.