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BODY BALANCE Classes at PARC

July 19, 2024

In our busy daily routines, it’s essential to find a workout that benefits our physical health and mental well-being. Body Balance, a perfect blend of Tai Chi, Pilates, and Yoga, offers just that. This class improves joint mobility, core strength, and flexibility, while also providing a sense of relaxation and calmness. This holistic approach not only strengthens the body but also soothes the mind, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to achieve a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

Body Balance classes are suited to everyone, whether you’re an experienced yogi, a fitness enthusiast or just beginning there’s something for everyone in this class. Let’s jump into the number of benefits that these classes can provide.

Improves balance and coordination
Just as the name suggests, Body Balance classes are the perfect fit for helping improve your balance and co-ordination, through a variety of exercises that focus on spatial awareness and feeling movement through the body. By focusing on slow purposeful movements and stability exercises, you’ll enhance your body’s awareness and control, leading to improved balance and coordination

Strengthens core muscles
One of the most noticeable benefits of the body balance classes will be a strengthened core. With a foundation of Tai Chi and Yoga principles, you’ll be able to strengthen your core, which also supports the muscles around your lower back. Through slow purposeful movements you’ll be able to stretch and build your core strength effectively.

Reduces stress and anxiety
Body Balance classes also offer a space to unwind, relax and re-connect with yourself. Exercise releases endorphins, the body’s natural stress relievers, helping to improve mood. The element of Yoga also helps to promote mindfulness and meditative practices so you can quiet your mind and relax.

Whether you’re new to fitness or seeking a more relaxed way to stay active, Body Balance provides the perfect opportunity to embrace a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. The classes are beginner friendly, with an emphasis on going at your own pace and really focusing on yourself and your movements. While not as vigorous as other fast paced classes, we invite you to feel the increased flexibility, improved strength and reduced stress that Body Balance brings.

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Have you registered for the Seaford Wetlands Fun Run yet? 🏃

Our Can Swim team are going to be there with water safety tips and activities as we head into summer ☀️

For more information and to sign up visit the Seaford Wetlands Fun Run website.

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Get moving at home with this quick 10 and Done! 🚶

This 10-minute workout is designed for intermediate fitness levels, and is structured at a vigorous intensity and pace. Perfect for working out at home, at the park, or whever suits you best!

Exercise 1: Jog on The Spot 🏃
Jog on the spot at a steady, comfortable pace. Land softly on the balls of your feet and swing
arms naturally, breathe steadily.

Exercise 2: Step Touch Side to side 🦶
Stand with feet together, touch one foot to the side, bring back to the middle and touch the other foot to the side, continue alternating.

Exercise 3: Fast High Knees 🦵🏻
Stay light on your feet, drive your knees toward hip height at a rapid pace, pump your arms.

Exercise 4: Mountain Climbers 🧗
Place your hands directly under your shoulders, arms straight, body in a straight line from head to heels, and core engaged. Drive right knee to chest, then switch. Alternate rapidly, keeping hips low and shoulders over hands.

Exercise 5: Body Weight Squats 💪
Stand feet shoulder-width apart, chest up. Push hips back, bend knees, lower down. Keep weight on heels, knees over toes. Rise back up and repeat.

For more home workout inspiration, head to our 30-20-2 Digital Hub.

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Get moving at home with this quick 10 and Done! 🚶

This 10-minute workout is designed for intermediate fitness levels, and is structured at a vigorous intensity and pace. Perfect for working out at home, at the park, or whever suits you best!

Exercise 1: Jog on The Spot 🏃
Jog on the spot at a steady, comfortable pace. Land softly on the balls of your feet and swing
arms naturally, breathe steadily.

Exercise 2: Step Touch Side to side 🦶
Stand with feet together, touch one foot to the side, bring back to the middle and touch the other foot to the side, continue alternating.

Exercise 3: Fast High Knees 🦵🏻
Stay light on your feet, drive your knees toward hip height at a rapid pace, pump your arms.

Exercise 4: Mountain Climbers 🧗
Place your hands directly under your shoulders, arms straight, body in a straight line from head to heels, and core engaged. Drive right knee to chest, then switch. Alternate rapidly, keeping hips low and shoulders over hands.

Exercise 5: Body Weight Squats 💪
Stand feet shoulder-width apart, chest up. Push hips back, bend knees, lower down. Keep weight on heels, knees over toes. Rise back up and repeat.

For more home workout inspiration, head to our 30-20-2 Digital Hub.

PARC’s annual Christmas Giving Tree is back! 🎄

We’re proud to once again partner with Community Support Frankston to help families in need this Christmas. Over the years, our community’s generosity has been amazing – and this year, it’s needed more than ever!

How you can help:

🎁 Donate: We welcome non-perishable pantry items that are in-date, and unopened, as new toys that are left unwrapped.
🎄 Where: Donation box near PARC reception
🎅 When: Donations cut off on Friday 11 December to allow time to distribute.

Let’s spread joy and make this Christmas brighter for everyone in our local community!

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PARC’s annual Christmas Giving Tree is back! 🎄

We’re proud to once again partner with Community Support Frankston to help families in need this Christmas. Over the years, our community’s generosity has been amazing - and this year, it’s needed more than ever!

How you can help:

🎁 Donate: We welcome non-perishable pantry items that are in-date, and unopened, as new toys that are left unwrapped.
🎄 Where: Donation box near PARC reception
🎅 When: Donations cut off on Friday 11 December to allow time to distribute.

Let’s spread joy and make this Christmas brighter for everyone in our local community!

Help us shape a more active Frankston 🏊🏃

Over the past year, we have been working to improve awareness and understanding of physical activity across the Frankston community.

We want to hear your story and experience.

Be part of shaping a healthier Frankston and share your voice by completing our 5-minute follow-up survey. Your feedback will help us understand awareness of the National Physical Activity Guidelines, assess our impact on physical activity participation, and identify opportunities to better support people in leading active, healthy lives. The results will help guide future programs, resources and initiatives across the community.

Complete the survey via the link in our bio.

Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. Your responses are so valuable in helping us supporting the Frankston community 💙

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Help us shape a more active Frankston 🏊🏃

Over the past year, we have been working to improve awareness and understanding of physical activity across the Frankston community.

We want to hear your story and experience.

Be part of shaping a healthier Frankston and share your voice by completing our 5-minute follow-up survey. Your feedback will help us understand awareness of the National Physical Activity Guidelines, assess our impact on physical activity participation, and identify opportunities to better support people in leading active, healthy lives. The results will help guide future programs, resources and initiatives across the community.

Complete the survey via the link in our bio.

Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. Your responses are so valuable in helping us supporting the Frankston community 💙

To mark World Diabetes Day, PARC has partnered with the Life! program at Diabetes Victoria to host an information stall with free 2-minute health checks for members.

📅 Date: Monday 9 November
🕖 Time: 9am – 12pm

Drop by and do a quick health check to find out if you may be at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and how the Life! program can help.

The friendly Life! team will also be available to answer your questions, check if you are eligible for this free, government-funded program and help you get started.

Life! is delivered by dietitians and exercise physiologists and supports you to:
🥗 Improve your nutrition
💪 Increase physical activity
🧠 Manage stress

Learn more via their website.

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To mark World Diabetes Day, PARC has partnered with the Life! program at Diabetes Victoria to host an information stall with free 2-minute health checks for members.

📅 Date: Monday 9 November
🕖 Time: 9am - 12pm

Drop by and do a quick health check to find out if you may be at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and how the Life! program can help.

The friendly Life! team will also be available to answer your questions, check if you are eligible for this free, government-funded program and help you get started.

Life! is delivered by dietitians and exercise physiologists and supports you to:
🥗 Improve your nutrition
💪 Increase physical activity
🧠 Manage stress

Learn more via their website.

Try our seated 10 and Done Workout at home! 🪑

Part of our 10 and Done series, a collection of free guided activities available on our 30-20-2 Digital Hub!

Enjoy this 10-minute, equipment-free guided workout. Mostly seated and easy to follow, it’s a great way to get moving at your own pace and add a little more movement to your day!

Head to the link in our bio to visit our 30-20-2 Digital Hub for the full 10 minute video ⭐️

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Try our seated 10 and Done Workout at home! 🪑

Part of our 10 and Done series, a collection of free guided activities available on our 30-20-2 Digital Hub!

Enjoy this 10-minute, equipment-free guided workout. Mostly seated and easy to follow, it’s a great way to get moving at your own pace and add a little more movement to your day!

Head to the link in our bio to visit our 30-20-2 Digital Hub for the full 10 minute video ⭐️

Raft Waterslide closure 🚧
Monday 9 November – Friday 13 November

Please note that both Raft Waterslides will be closed for important maintenance works from Monday 9 November, with planned reopening on Friday 13 November.

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we complete these important works.

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