Group Fitness

23 December - 5 January, Group Fitness Timetable


The below image provides an indicative Group Fitness Timetable (updated quarterly).

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Classes

A program that helps with some of the issues relating to balance as we age. It addresses gait issues, vestibular issues and works to improve confidence, so that if you trip or slip you may be able to save yourself.

Duration
45 minutes
Intensity
Low
Burn Rate
Average 280 calories
Equipment
Chairs, balls, steps and gym sticks
Result
Improved balance and muscular strength

A low impact aerobic class with simple dance moves. Have fun with this one!

Duration
45 Minutes
Intensity
Moderate
Equipment
Result
Increase the heart rate and improve coordination

A series of non-impact exercises mainly done on the floor with the use of a roller or dumbbells.

Duration
55 Minutes
Intensity
Low
Burn Rate
Up to 350 calories
Equipment
Rollers, dumbells
Result
Improved posture, flexibility and mindfulness

High intensity training for 30 intense minutes.

Duration
30 Minutes
Intensity
High
Burn Rate
Approx. 290 calories
Equipment
Weights, steps and medicine balls
Result
Varied exercises to make you work

A series of non-impact exercises for balance, flexibility and posture.

Duration
55 minutes
Intensity
Low
Burn Rate
Average 350 calories
Equipment
Mats, bolster, balls
Result
Improved posture, flexibility and mindfullness

A combination of movements with music, using traditional strength training with a barbell and plates

Duration
45 minutes
Intensity
Moderate to high
Burn Rate
Up to 450 calories
Equipment
Barbell, plates and mat
Result
Increased strength and endurance, tones and shapes.

COTA SA accredited strength and cardio training program designed for the over 50’s.

Duration
55 Minutes
Intensity
Low
Burn Rate
Average 250 calories
Equipment
Circuit equipment
Result
Improved strength, flexibility and balance

A circuit / interval style class utilising body weight and a variety of equipment. A great allrounder that allows participants to work at their own level.

Duration
45 Minutes
Intensity
Moderate to high
Burn Rate
Up to 450 calories
Equipment
Weights, steps, balls
Result
Build muscular strength & endurance and also challenge the cardiorespiratory system

‘Transform’ is a blend of yoga, Pilates and bodyweight strengthening exercises all choreographed to music

Duration
45 minutes
Intensity
Moderate
Burn Rate
Up to 410 calories
Equipment
Mat
Result
Increased strength, mobility and flexibility.

An outdoor training class incorporating all your favourite bootcamp activities. Activities incorporating use of ropes, tyres, dumbbells, and medicine balls to give a great cardio and endurance strength work out.

Duration
45 Minutes
Intensity
Moderate to High
Burn Rate
Average 550 calories
Equipment
Battle ropes, sandbags, tyres and medicine balls
Result
Cardio and strength and endurance training

A lower-intensity version of the Zumba class, meet the anatomical, physiological and psychological needs of seniors.

Duration
45 Minutes
Intensity
Low to Moderate
Burn Rate
NA
Equipment
NA
Result
Increase heart rate and improve coordination

A station formatted workout incorporating different movements using a variety of equipment in the pool. Often each station is timed based but with simple moves done repetitively. A great all over workout and suitable for all fitness levels.

Duration
45 minutes
Intensity
Low to Moderate
Burn Rate
Average 410 calories
Equipment
Noodles, water dumbbells and kick boards
Result
Improved strength and muscle endurance

Balance on a large float on the water to activate all stabilizing muscles and to keep you focused. Be prepared to get wet, fall in and have fun.

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Duration
30 minutes
Intensity
Moderate to High
Equipment
Salti Float
Result
Cardio, muscular strength endurance, mobility and flexibility

An aquatic-based class with the use of a bike.

Duration
45 Minutes
Intensity
Moderate to High
Burn Rate
Up to 500 calories
Equipment
Aqua bike, aqua dumbbells and noodles
Result
Cardio vascular fitness and fun

A zero-impact high intensity deep water workout.

Duration
45 minutes
Intensity
Moderate to High
Burn Rate
Average of 500 calories
Equipment
Floatation belts
Result
Improved cardiovascular fitness and muscle conditioning

Water resistance training, low-impact aerobic exercise.

Duration
45 minutes
Intensity
Low to Moderate
Burn Rate
Average 410 calories
Equipment
Aqua dumbbells, noodles, webbed gloves and aqua belts
Result
Improved strength, flexibility and muscle endurance

A fun class done in the water with the use of an aqua step. Some choreography is involved to make you think.

Duration
45 Minutes
Intensity
Moderate
Burn Rate
Up to 410 calories
Equipment
Aqua step
Result
Cardio, balance and flexing your memory

A supervised, low-impact workout in the hydrotherapy pool.

Duration
45 minutes
Intensity
Low
Burn Rate
Average 300 calories
Equipment
Aqua dumbbells, pool noodles and aqua belts
Result
Builds cardio, strength and resistance while being easy on the joints