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Meet Bridgette Richardson

Meet Bridgette Richardson from PARC Fit Black

What do you want to achieve? I want to look the best I ever have in my life – like most brides do! Building my strength and overall fitness is a bonus too

Why? On the day of the wedding I want to feel amazing and confident. And then in 10-20 years when I look back on the photos, I want to be proud of who I was in that moment.

What are the challenges that you might face over the next few weeks? Adding extra strength training sessions on top of the 3 PARCFIT sessions will test my energy. And then there’s food.. I eat well, but I’m a sucker for chocolate and pizza.

Plans for after the wedding? Will you continue on with PARCFIT? I’ll have a week off to rest and enjoy my time with my new husband. Then it’s straight back in to normal life (our honeymoon is later in the year). I haven’t done a winter PARCFIT yet, so I’m not sure about the cold mornings! I’ll give it a try though for sure. It’s become a really good routine and the people make it even better.

What’s your long term goal? I think it always changes, but one thing for sure is I want to be stronger and faster.

Trainer Maddy suggests- Bridgette has been a PARCFIT participant since late last year, and recently approached me for one on one sessions. She was getting back pain which was hindering both work and training. The first thing I noticed on Bridgette when she stood up ‘straight’ was the way her pelvis tilted. I poked and prodded and got her to slightly alter the way she was standing, and together we’ve worked on both her core and glute muscles to achieve better posture! Resulting in little to no back pain while working on her feet all day. You can see this in her before picture and has made a remarkable difference to her day to day life.

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How to withdraw from your group exercise class 🚴🏻

Here`s a quick tutorial on how to withdraw from a class using our Customer Portal, in six easy steps!

1. Login and click on the menu in the top left
2. Select `My Info"
3. Select your name if you have an account with multiple family members
4. Scroll down and select "Schedules"
5. Find the class you wish to withdraw from, and press `Withdraw"
6. A pop up will appear to confirm your withdrawal. Select the blue, "Withdraw" button

Please note: You must withdraw from your class at least two hours prior to its start time. If you need to withdraw less than the two hour window, please call the Centre on 9781 8444.

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How to withdraw from your group exercise class 🚴🏻 Here's a quick tutorial on how to withdraw from a class using our Customer Portal, in six easy steps! 1. Login and click on the menu in the top left 2. Select 'My Info" 3. Select your name if you have an account with multiple family members 4. Scroll down and select "Schedules" 5. Find the class you wish to withdraw from, and press 'Withdraw" 6. A pop up will appear to confirm your withdrawal. Select the blue, "Withdraw" button Please note: You must withdraw from your class at least two hours prior to its start time. If you need to withdraw less than the two hour window, please call the Centre on 9781 8444.

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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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.

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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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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