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New ‘smart’ gym at PARC

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New ‘smart’ gym at PARC Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre has unveiled its new gym, including new ‘smart’ cardio and weights machines, virtual fitness classes and a new online booking system. The gym upgrade has been designed with the needs of members and guests firmly in mind. “Members told us they want more functional training programs and spaces, and they want to feel more connected to their gym program. Member feedback is really important to us – it informs our decisions and drives us to continually innovate and remain a leader in the industry,” said PARC Centre Manager Simon Beqir. The new gym includes:
  • State-of-the art ‘smart’ cardio and weights machines
  • Virtual fitness classes
  • Online booking system
  • More space for stretching and mobility
“We are committed to providing top-quality facilities and chose this new equipment after looking world-wide for the best solution to meet our member’s needs,” said Simon. Fully-connected ‘smart’ cardio and weights machines have been installed, with sensors that monitor performance and provide real-time information to support members in their workout. “The new machines are state-of-the art. They can track heart rate, count the number of reps performed, time specific movements and even tell you which leg is stronger on the bike. This extra information will help members connect to their program and achieve their health, fitness and wellness goals sooner.” PARC recently installed large 4.5m x 3m screens in two class studios, allowing for virtual fitness classes and immersive experiences during instructor-led classes. “Members will now be able to enjoy virtual fitness classes, so in off-peak times they can still participate in the classes they love. These classes are on an additional timetable, taking the total number of weekly classes to over 250,” said Simon. The new online booking service will make it quicker and easier for members to book classes in advance via the My PARC app, PARC website or in-Centre. “We are excited to welcome our members to the new-look gym and support them to make the most of the new equipment and technology. Thank you to all our members, guests and staff for your patience while work was underway – we assure you, the wait is well worth it,” said Simon. Members can register for the online booking system by downloading the My PARC app from Apple iTunes or Google Play.   Members can get a new program by booking an appointment to see a trainer.
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More Movement = More Energy ⚡️

We know that it can be tricky to find time to be active, but the benefits for achieving your 30-20-2 each week are huge!

There`s so many reasons why getting more movement into your day is so important:
🧠 Improves oxygen flow to muscles and brain
☺️ Releases feel-good chemicals that fight fatigue
🤩 Gives an instant lift after even short activity
💪 Builds long-term stamina and alertness

Check out our digital hub via our website for some free inspiration on how to achieve your 30-20-2 🏋️‍♀️

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More Movement = More Energy ⚡️ We know that it can be tricky to find time to be active, but the benefits for achieving your 30-20-2 each week are huge! There's so many reasons why getting more movement into your day is so important: 🧠 Improves oxygen flow to muscles and brain ☺️ Releases feel-good chemicals that fight fatigue 🤩 Gives an instant lift after even short activity 💪 Builds long-term stamina and alertness Check out our digital hub via our website for some free inspiration on how to achieve your 30-20-2 🏋️‍♀️

Supporting Our Community: Free Period Products available at PARC

We’re excited to be part of the Victorian Government’s Free Pads and Tampons in Public Places Program, and have two new smart sanitary dispenser`s product installed in our change rooms.

How the dispensers work:

🧡 Products are dispensed free of charge
🧡 Simply follow the instructions displayed on the front of the machine
🧡 A short delay between dispenses helps ensure fair access and reduces wastage

We’re proud to be participating in this program and helping support our community. By providing free access to essential products, we’re ensuring our members and guests can focus on their health and wellbeing without added barriers.

For more information, you can read our blog about our new dispensers via our website.

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Supporting Our Community: Free Period Products available at PARC We’re excited to be part of the Victorian Government’s Free Pads and Tampons in Public Places Program, and have two new smart sanitary dispenser's product installed in our change rooms. How the dispensers work: 🧡 Products are dispensed free of charge 🧡 Simply follow the instructions displayed on the front of the machine 🧡 A short delay between dispenses helps ensure fair access and reduces wastage We’re proud to be participating in this program and helping support our community. By providing free access to essential products, we’re ensuring our members and guests can focus on their health and wellbeing without added barriers. For more information, you can read our blog about our new dispensers via our website.

It’s the last week of our 30-20-2 Movement Challenge!

It’s been so amazing to see so many members of our PARC Fam take on the challenge over the last four weeks! If you completed the AMRAP in Week 1, make sure to do it again this week and record your results to get an extra entry into the prize draw.

Keep moving, and good luck 🥳

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It’s the last week of our 30-20-2 Movement Challenge! It’s been so amazing to see so many members of our PARC Fam take on the challenge over the last four weeks! If you completed the AMRAP in Week 1, make sure to do it again this week and record your results to get an extra entry into the prize draw. Keep moving, and good luck 🥳

Introducing our new 30-20-2 digital hub!

We are excited to share our digital hub and help you to build more movement into your daily life. Filled with practical tools, our digital hub supports you to understand our weekly activity formula of 30‑20‑2.

We are making activity more fun, social, accessible and enjoyable, no matter your age, ability or starting point.

To support you in moving more, we have put together helpful tools:

✅ Resources to help explain the basics
✅ Tips to help you increase your movement
✅ Workouts you can do anywhere
✅ Listing of local organisations and places you can get active and connect with others

You don’t need to overhaul your life. Every bit counts. Being healthier physically and mentally is simple with 30-20-2.

Check out our hub via the link in our bio.

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Introducing our new 30-20-2 digital hub! We are excited to share our digital hub and help you to build more movement into your daily life. Filled with practical tools, our digital hub supports you to understand our weekly activity formula of 30‑20‑2. We are making activity more fun, social, accessible and enjoyable, no matter your age, ability or starting point. To support you in moving more, we have put together helpful tools: ✅ Resources to help explain the basics ✅ Tips to help you increase your movement ✅ Workouts you can do anywhere ✅ Listing of local organisations and places you can get active and connect with others You don’t need to overhaul your life. Every bit counts. Being healthier physically and mentally is simple with 30-20-2. Check out our hub via the link in our bio.

On the home stretch! 🥳

It`s the last week of our 30-20-2 Movement Challenge. Make sure you get your final stamps, and for an extra entry in the draw, complete the AMRAP Challenge and record your results with a member of our Gym team 🤩

Good luck!

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On the home stretch! 🥳 It's the last week of our 30-20-2 Movement Challenge. Make sure you get your final stamps, and for an extra entry in the draw, complete the AMRAP Challenge and record your results with a member of our Gym team 🤩 Good luck!

Get your stamps! ✅

The weather this weekend is looking like a little gloomy, so come on down to PARC to warm up, get in your 30-20-2 and collect your stamps!

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Get your stamps! ✅ The weather this weekend is looking like a little gloomy, so come on down to PARC to warm up, get in your 30-20-2 and collect your stamps!

It`s Aquatic Awareness Week!

This week, our PARC Swim members have been learning lifesaving, water safety skills to continue building their confidence in and around water. Here`s a snippet of some of the things they have been learning about this week:

🐠 Water safety around the home
🐟 Water safety in alternate waterways such as rivers and lakes
🐡 Experience swimming in realistic situations outside of class (wearing PJ`s and no goggles!)

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It's Aquatic Awareness Week! This week, our PARC Swim members have been learning lifesaving, water safety skills to continue building their confidence in and around water. Here's a snippet of some of the things they have been learning about this week: 🐠 Water safety around the home 🐟 Water safety in alternate waterways such as rivers and lakes 🐡 Experience swimming in realistic situations outside of class (wearing PJ's and no goggles!)

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