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Join the PARC be your own Olympian and Paralympian Challenge

Monday 29 July – Sunday 11 August 
As our inspirational Aussies go for gold in Paris, challenge yourself with our very own games themed challenges so you can get your competitive spirit on! 

Everyone can get involved! With challenges in basketball, cycling, rowing, swimming, and even high jump (vertical leaping), there’s something for everyone, including exercises that are friendly for all fitness levels and abilities.  

Each sporting challenge will have three separate heats so you can track your progress and push yourself to get your best possible result.  

Challenge dates: Monday 29 July – Sunday 11 August 

How it works: Simply collect a challenge card from reception or upstairs at the gym desk, choose your activity, and grab one of our friendly gym staff to track your results! There are three heats (attempts) to complete for each exercise and you can do all the challenges or pick your favorites.  

Submit your card with a completed challenge and you will go into the draw to win a PARC prize pack. 

Want to know more about how our exercises will work? Then read on below: 

Basketball: 
To celebrate one of the Olympics’ most highly watched sports, we have set up a mini basketball ring so you can test your skills. To make it even better, there’s enough space for two people to play at the same time. Bring your friend a challenge them! 

Our friendly gym team will have the basketballs – see them to get set up for a game. They’ll time set the timer for one minute, so shoot as many baskets as you can in that time. Can you beat 28 baskets? 

Rowing: 
How fast can you row 1000 metres? Come see one of our friendly Gym Team who will set you up with a 1,000 metre challenge on our TechnoGym AquaFeel rowers. 

Alternatively jump straight onto the AquaFeel rower and start rowing until you hit 1,000 metres. 

Vertical Jump: 
Our gym team have set up a special vertical jump marker so you can test how high you can jump. Grab one of our friendly gym staff so they can track your height and reset the jump marker for you. The perfect test for aspiring, current or retired athletes. Try to beat your best! 

Swimming:
How fast can you swim or walk 100 metres in our pool? 

If you are swimming, that will be either 4 laps in our 25 metre pool or 2 laps in our 50 metre pool.  For walking, please use our warm water pool and walk the length of the pool 6 times. 

You can time yourself by using a watch, our pool hall clocks, or bringing a friend so you can time each other. 

Cycling: 
Participate in one of our cycling classes and see how many kilometres you can cycle. Track your total distance via the PARCFit App. To track your distances, scan your band on to one of our bikes before class, or use the QR code in the app. 

Don’t have the PARCFit app? Follow the steps below or see one of our friendly gym team. 

Note: Alternatively you can track the kilometre distance on the bike manually and write down your total distance after a class. 

 

Our challenge kicks off on Monday 29 July so be sure to grab your card, channel your Olympian and Paralympian spirit and go for gold! 

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We’re excited to welcome Exercise Physiologist Jesse Murphy and his team, Compass Allied Health, to PARC! 
 
Compass Allied Health offers:
✅ Exercise Physiology
✅ Physiotherapy
✅ Therapy assistance (AHA) 
✅ Support workers (NDIS)
 
Jesse has proudly brought his expertise in exercise prescription to Frankston and surrounds for over 8 years. He is passionate about supporting people achieve their goals through exercise intervention. Jesse has extensive experience in screening/assessments and prescribing personalised exercise programs for all ages and various needs including athletes, injury and post-operative rehabilitation, chronic diseases, and a range of physical and neurological conditions both within private practice and under the NDIS. 

What’s available? 
Services are available for both Private and NDIS: 
Private health insurance rebates available
GP referral NOT required.

·  Gym based - 1:1, Group/buddy training, Programs
·  Specialised groups - ACL Rehab
·  Hydrotherapy
·  Home visits
·  Online Telehealth via zoom 

Other/Compensable: 
(GP referral required) 

·  Medicare - EPC 
·  WorkCover 
·  TAC
·  DVA

Introductory offer: (T&C’s apply) 

Discounts for multiple services are available to both CURRENT and NON members for:

- Kickstart Packs 
- Initial Assessments 
- Running assessments 
- Lower back pain assessments + stability program
- Maximal strength testing 
- Program modification 

Head over to @compass.alliedhealth socials on Instagram to find out more! 

#parcfrankston #alliedhealth #exercisephysiology #exercisephysiologist
Our popular Small Group Training Come & Try session is back! 🏋️‍♀️

Join us for a fun, complimentary Saturday morning workout where you can experience a Small Group Training session. Meet the team, workout with a group of like minded people and learn how our Small Group Training can help you meet your health and wellbeing goals at your pace. 

These sessions are open to our Full Access members, and can be booked via our Customer Portal - link in bio. 

📅 When: Saturday 22 February 
🕘 Time: 8.00m and 9.00am 

Want to learn more about Small Group Training membership? Visit our website or chat to one of our trainers! 

#PARCfrankston #smallgrouptraining #smallgrouptrainingsessions #personaltraining #personaltrainingsession #frankstoncity #trainingbuddies
Skate Park Leagues is coming to Frankston Skate Park on 22 Febraury!

Locals will battle it out to claim the crown and gain points towards the Victorian Melbourne Metro Series League Ladders. Skate, scoot or BMX - there are heat times for each category. 🛴🛹🚲

Everyone is welcome to compete, so come on down and enjoy the show! We hope to see you there.

Visit Skate Park Leagues website for more info: https://peninsulaleisure.com.au/events/2025-skate-park-leagues-at-frankston-skate-park/

#FrankstonSkatepark #PARCFrankston #SkateLeagues #Competition #SkateScootBMX
⚡️Supercharge your day with our new Superfood Salad ⚡️

Exclusive for the month of February, energise your body with our nutritious yet delicious superfood salad! Packed with a selection of roast veggies mixed with Arugula, Feta & topped with Pomegranates, it will fuel your day the right way.

Be sure to stop by the Cafe on you next visit and grab your Superfood Salad

#PARCFrankston #PARCCafe #Monthlyspecial #Superfoodsalad #delicious
🚨 DON'T MISS OUT 🚨

The Infant Can Swim, expression of interests close soon

Participate together with your child, and learn the fundamentals of water familiarisation. This program equips parents with the skills and knowledge to practise in their own time and build essential, foundational skills with their little loved ones. 

WHERE & WHEN: 3 day program 24, 26, 28 February at PARC

COST: Fully subsidised, thanks to the support of our partner Frankston City Council.

Expressions of Interest close on Wednesday 12 February. Dont miss out, complete an Expressions of Interest on our website here. Link in bio 

#PARCFrankston #CanSwim #Infantcanswim #Watersafety #watersafe
Extended hours at PINES this February 🎉

We are very excited to announce that in partnership with Frankston City Council, PINES opening hours will be extended for the month of February. 
 
The updated hours are: 
- Monday – Friday, 6am – 8pm 
- Weekends and public holidays, 8am – 7pm 
 
This change in hours has been made for February 2025 only.
 
For more information on our extended hours, please visit our blog via the link in bio.

We look forward to seeing our PINES passionates in the pool soon!

#PARCFrankston #PINESFrankston
Frankston’s Iconic Waterfront Festival returns on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 February. 🎉
 
Enjoy two jam-packed days of entertainment for the entire family. 
 
- Live Music from Sneaky Sound System, Peirce Brothers and more 
- Rides and Amusements 
- Global Eats 
- Rotary Duck race 
- Basketball with Hoop city 
- Glitter Gypsy’s 
- Fireworks and more... 
 
The Peninsula Leisure and PARC team will be there with the Frankston Skate Park crew on Saturday 8 February from 12pm - 7pm, for free learn to skate sessions. Keep your eyes peeled for the Peninsula Leisure team! 
 
Learn more via link in bio

#PARCFrankston #WaterfrontFestival #Frankston #FamilyFun #LiveMusic

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