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
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.
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.
NIA DANCE
Nia is a holistic fitness practice that combines dance, martial arts and mindfulness. It emphasises joy, self-expression and the integration of mind, body and soul. Nia encourages participants to move in ways that condition the body and it fosters both physical and emotional wellbeing. Nia also offers neuro-integrative movement patterns to stimulate brain-body vitality. It is practised barefoot to music (participants can choose to wear shoes) and includes step in, warm up, get moving, cool down and relaxation.
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
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
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 FITNESS
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
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.
BODY BLAST 45
This is a class designed to work the whole-body using elements of weights, bodyweight, cardio and core exercises. 45minutes to blast that whole body. It can be held in the Cave or on the Airdeck, this is instructor choice depending on the workout selected for the day.
HIIT 45 – LOWER BODY FUNCTIONAL
This class is designed to target your whole lower body from your core down. Exercises are carefully chosen and thought out, so you get the maximum benefit of your workout each time you attend the class. It is a 45min session which incorporates a range of exercises using weights and equipment that will target each individual muscle with the opportunity to de-load, overload and or increase weight each time. This class designed is for everyone of all ages and ability, there is a selection of weights and regression options for those who are beginners or may have injuries.
HIIT 45 – UPPER BODY FUNCTIONAL
This class is designed to target your whole upper body including your core. Exercises are carefully chosen and thought out, so you get the maximum benefit of your workout each time you attend the class It is a 45min session which incorporates a range of exercises using weights and equipment that will target each individual muscle with the opportunity to de-load, overload and or increase weight each time. This class designed is for everyone of all ages and ability, there is a selection of weights and regression options for those who are beginners or may have injuries.
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.
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.