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Member Spotlight: Roberta Halstead – achieving strength and results at any age

At 72, Roberta (Robbie) Halstead, is proving that age is just a number when it comes to fitness and strength. Robbie recently switched up her workout routine by joining our Small Group Training membership with a goal to get stronger and she’s absolutely smashed all expectations by now being able to lift 90% of her body weight.

Dive into our QnA below to learn more about her journey and how Small Group Training sessions helped Robbie achieve her goals.

 

What made you want to start SGT?
I wanted to lose body fat and get stronger. For a couple of years, I was doing Powerzone 3-4 times a week and I decided to change what I was doing and focus on strength.

 

What do you love most about SGT?
I love the challenge of lifting heavy weights and proving to myself that I can do it. With the guidance of my PTs, Tracey and Celina, I feel confident in my abilities. Another thing I really appreciate is having a structured program through the PARC Fit App. It gives me a clear plan to follow, complete with videos, so I can confidently do two of my sessions on my own. The variety is great too—day 1 and day 2 have different routines, and I finish off my week training with my group and my trainer.

 

What is something you are most proud of/goal that you’ve reached?
I’m proud that, at 72, I can almost barbell squat my own body weight! Being able to confidently lift heavy weights and feeling stronger is such an accomplishment. Plus, I’ve gained extra stamina, which definitely comes in handy when I’m chasing after my grandkids!

 

What is your advice for anyone wanting to be more active but are not sure where to start?
If you’re new, I recommend starting with Powerzone. It’s only 30 minutes, including warm-ups, so it’s a quick workout, and most movements are pretty easy to follow. Jumping into a 60-minute class can be tough for beginners, but 30 minutes is much more manageable. Just go at your own pace and don’t worry about what anyone else is doing.

 

When I transitioned to weight training with SGT, I wanted guidance from a PT to learn proper technique and stay accountable. Working with a PT in SGT has been incredibly valuable for me.

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Meet Chris and Sharon 👋
 
The twin sisters have been training with Tracey as a part of their Small Group Training membership and have absolutely smashed their goals! 💪
 
We sat down with Chris and Sharon and asked them to share their thoughts on Small Group Training and their successful health and fitness journey. You can read about their health and fitness journey in our blog via the link in bio
 
Well, done Chris and Sharon on all your hard work and dedication! We wish the twins well on their continued health and fitness journey.

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Three weeks of PARC Reformer 😱

WOW time flies when you're having fun! It's been 3 weeks since we opened the doors to our brand new PARC Reformer Studio and we have loved hearing how much you're all enjoying the new space! 

It's great to see our PARC community making the most of the new reformer studio and trying out all the amazing new features including the Virtual and On-demand options to fit in with busy schedules. 

Thanks for your patience as we worked through some booking challenges in the first few days. Want to try it for yourself? bookings are open via the Xplor App or Customer Portal.

After more info? Check out our PARC Reformer Studio website page via the link in bio

Keep the momentum going and make PARC Reformer a regular part of your routine. We’ll see you in the Studio soon!

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Thank you Rotary Peninsula 2.0 & the 2025 Rotary Birth tree 🌳

The Rotary Peninsula 2.0 Birth Tree helps to raise funds for swim programs in our community, with $45 of every contribution going straight back to PARC and PINES to help more children build confidence in the water. 

Registrations for the Birth Tree are now available for all babies born in 2025. 

For more information or if you would like to register your child for the 2025 Rotary Birth Tree please head to the website. Link in bio

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Important Centre Update 

Closure Notice: The 50m Pool will be closed from Monday 30 June – Sunday 27 July.

We are undertaking significant tiling and improvement works in the Main 50m Pool. This means that the Main 50m Pool will be closed from Monday 30 June – Sunday 27 July (4 week closure period). 

What services are impacted? 
• CLOSED: Over the period, the 50m pool will be closed. 
• OPEN: All other aquatic facilities will remain open, including the Learn to Swim Pool, Warm Water Pool Hall, Waterslides and Aquatic Playground. Importantly, this means that PARC Swim lessons in the 50m pool will not run. 
 
To learn more about these planned works and how the closure impact you, please visit our website via link in bio
If you would like to suspend your membership for the closure period, you can do so via our website, link in bio
 
Suspensions used will not go towards members’ allowable suspensions and won’t impact the suspensions rules. 

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to enhance your PARC experience with these important upgrades.

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Aquatic Playground Closure 🛠 
 
The Aquatic playground will be closed for planned maintenance from Tuesday 17 June to Tuesday 24 June. 
 
This maintenance requires the playground to be dry in order to be repaired. The Learn to Swim, Toddler pool and Waterslides are still available for your enjoyment. 
 
We hope to reopen the Aquatic Playground in full on 24 June. 
 
We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. 

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PARC Cafe staff attempted the Ice Chocolate challenge and it got messy. 😂

Who had the best technique and who caved under the cold? You decide! 👇

Kynen - ❤️, Maddy - 👍, Maya - 😂 or Bella - 😲

Vote below who you think is the Ice Chocolate Champion! 🏆

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Our industry awards night is tonight! 🌟🏆

The Aquatic and Recreation Victoria Industry Awards recognise outstanding achievement and commitment to the industry. This year our facilities and many of our wonderful staff have been nominated for their contributions, and all of the hard work they do for our community.

Peninsula Leisure are finalists for the following awards:

Facility Management Award (Large) – PARC
Facility Management Award (Seasonal) – PINES
Sustainability Award – PARC
Community Impact Award – Peninsula Leisure 
Group Exercise Instructor Award – Belinda Butterfield
Membership Sales Award – Clair Porter
Personal Trainer/Gym Instructor Award – Nic Hough
Swim Teacher Award (General) – Ellie Spasevski

Good luck to all our finalists, thank you for all the work you do, we can't wait to share the night with you all! 

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