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Meet PARC Member, Peter Dwyer

Congratulations to PARC member, Peter Dwyer, on placing 3rd at the recent International Triathlon Union Grand Final in Rotterdam, 75-79 age group.  Peter trains in the gym 1-2 times a week and usually combines this with a treadmill run session and a swim session. The rest of his training is spent outside on the road.

We asked Peter to share more about his journey and what it takes to get where he is.

“In world championship events, competitors compete in five year age group cohorts.  This is reasonably fair in that all things being equal you can expect to decline at around one percent per year.  To be competitive in my age group you need to be able to swim at 3kph for 750m, change out of your wetsuit and then ride for 20 kilometres at 34-35kph and to finish off, get off the bike and run at 11.5-12kph. I have been competing for about 21 seasons and I have been a member of the Mornington Peninsula Triathlon Club for most of that time. In April 2012 I was diagnosed with coronary artery disease and this required open heart surgery for a coronary artery bypass.  Medical and rehab staff were confident of my making a quick recovery as I was very fit and already had a strong habit of physical exercise. I was able to resume full training within 12 weeks of the procedure and competed at the world championships two months after that. It was good to snag a bronze medal after placing 4th on three occasions. Placings are nice but it is the goal setting and the regular commitment to exercise that are the most fulfilling aspects of endurance sport. I dread not being able to do it. The encouragement of staff and the facilities at PARC have been invaluable in my preparation for this event. PARC has been a great local resource and getting to my goal of exceeding my three previous 4th placings would have been much more challenging without it.”

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Keep cup challenge! ☕️ 🙌

Round 2 Nathan vs Kynen, Let's Go!

Can Nathan or Kynen beat Maya's time of 26 seconds or will they get mixed up!

Grab your Fressko Keep cup at PARC Cafe today. 

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PARC Fam, have you checked out PARC PLUS? 📱

PARC Plus is our online fitness portal that allows our community to work out when, where and how you like. Enjoy 1000+ workouts , including:

🏋️‍♂️ Strength & Conditioning workouts
💪 No equipment options
🏃‍♀️ Fun classes to get you moving like Zumba, BodyPump and Boxing
🧘‍♀️ Even a wide variety of low impact classes like yoga and Active Movers
😌 Or find your pace with a meditation class

Not a member? That's ok! Enjoy our PARC PLUS community access with loads of workouts led by our much loved instructors. It's available to anyone who wants to be active. 

You can access PARC Plus through the TechnoGym app or via the website.

Check it out here: https://parc.peninsulaleisure.com.au/parc-plus/

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Missing lap swimming? We've got you covered! 🏊‍♀️ 

Thank you for your patience as we complete important works on the Main 50m Pool. While the lanes get a much needed makeover, there’s still other things do to keep you moving at PARC:

🧘🏻‍♂️ Join a low impact class - from yoga to our cycle studio, try one of our many group exercise classes to shake up your routine.
🧖‍♀️ Relax and recover in the spa - our Warm Water Pool Hall is still open to soak your stress away.
📱 Try our PARC Plus community access with hundreds of workouts for all fitness level. The videos are led by our much loved PARC Group Exercise Instructors - See the link in bio

We're here to support you remain active and thank you for your continued patience.

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Three weeks later and we're still celebrating!! 🎉

We're still so excited to have won Facility of the Year Award for both PARC and PINES at the ARV Awards last month. 

A huge thank you to our amazing PARC Fam and our PINES passionates for your support has helped make our facilities truly special. We can't stop dancing! 💃🕺

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Meet the PARC Reformer superstars

It's cold outside, but the PARC Reformer instructors you know and love are here to help you keep warm and keep moving. Our passionate PARC Reformer team is committed to supporting your health and wellbeing journey by bringing you support, expertise and the good vibes to every session. 

We’re here to guide you, challenge you, and cheer you on as you build strength and confidence on the new beds, in the new studio - all included in our Full Access memberships! 

A friendly reminder that you need to attend 2 instructor led classes prior to booking in to our Virtual and On-demand options. 

Check out the timetable and class options via the link in bio

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Congratulations to the Winners of the My Movement Challenge 🏆

We've loved seeing everyone around the Centre getting involved and keeping up consistency over the last month. We're so inspired by our PARC fam and their dedication to keep moving and complete the Challenge. 

Well done to everyone who joined in on the My Movement Challenge. 

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✨ New Class Alert! ✨

Les Mills SHAPES has landed at PARC! A fun, low-impact workout that blends Pilates, barre and power yoga for strength, tone and mobility. 

Join us on:
Monday @ 5:15pm
Wednesday @ 6:00am & 5:15pm
Friday @ 8:10am

Les Mills Shapes is a fun new way to get a great workout and change up the Pace and move with purpose. check out the link in bio to see what this exciting new class is all about! 

You can book your spot through the Peninsula Leisure Xplor app or customer portal via the link in bio

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