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Maintain your Year of Health commitment throughout winter

We all know how much extra effort it can take to exercise when the weather cools down, research tells us that the majority of people do less activity during winter. And this isn’t just high intensity gym workouts, our incidental exercise opportunities also reduce, i.e. we walk less.  

But did you know we can really benefit from maintaining our exercise schedules during the cooler months? We burn more energy doing the same activity in the cold as it takes more effort to get our blood pumping around our bodies.  

Plus, keeping active throughout the year can help elevate your mood and support your complete wellness, including mental health. Making winter exercise even more advantageous! 

 At PARC, we want to support our community to keep on track for the Year of Health commitment and ensure routines and momentum are maintained this season. Here are some tips from us on how to make the most of winter wellness: 

 

1. Keep rugged up and a good mix of exercise locations  

The best routines include a mix of exercise, from high intensity through to incidental opportunities. Even though it’s cold, we still recommend doing some outdoor activity as fresh air is so good for you. Our PARC Fit Outdoor classes still run during rain, hail or shine and are so much fun for everyone involved. Click here to find out more.

Inside our PARC facility all rooms are temperature controlled meaning you can mix up your exercise and get a comfortable workout in the gym, group exercise rooms or the pool. We recommend staying in the facility during your cool down and make sure you rug up before stepping back outside – keep those winter chills at bay! 

 

2. If you’re feeling under the weather take some mindfulness time  

This year we are all feeling the impact of winter with so many cold and flu viruses around. If you are struck down consider doing some meditation or simple yoga stretches to keep your mind and body engaged.  

It’s important whilst you are ill to stay at home to get well and so that’s when PARC Your Way (our at home workout digital platform) can be useful to do some simple activity at home when you are feeling better but still don’t want to venture out.  It also has a range of fantastic meditation and stretching videos included!

 

3. Maintain good hydration 

During winter it is easy to swap water for a warm cuppa, however it is so important to keep up your hydration intake during the cold months. Water helps our muscles to regenerate during exercise and reduces risk of injury by helping to carry oxygen to your blood cells. It’s also beneficial for our immune systems by reducing the build-up of toxins which can have a negative impact on your health.  

 

4. Bulk up on nutrients with winter recipes 

Winter recipes can be jam packed with nutrients and by bulking up on hearty vegetable soups and casseroles you can really boost your immune system. It’s a tasty way to reduce the risks of catching viruses during the season. Have a look at the recipes on our blog for some inspiration for winter cooking.  

  

So, keep going on your Year of Health commitment and we’re here to help every step along the way. Join the Year of Health movement today!

 

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Thanks for having us today Karingal Hub!

We loved joining the Seniors Day event at Karingal Hub Shopping Centre, and building meaningful connections with our local seniors.

We had a great time chatting with the community about our Active Life membership, available to over 60s. Plus, there is still time to join in our FREE Seniors Festival classes at PARC, learn more via our blog here: https://parc.peninsulaleisure.com.au/events/seniorsfestival2025/
There's still time to complete our Customer Satisfaction Survey! 

Our survey will close this Sunday 26 October, and we would love to hear your thoughts on your experiences at PARC. 

The survey should take only around 10 minutes to complete and you will also go into the draw to win 1 of 3 $100 Rebel vouchers. 

Complete the survey here – Link in bio

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. 

#PARCFrankston #Satisfactionsurvey #Haveyoursay
Spa closed tomorrow, Wednesday 22 October

Please be aware that our Spa is closed for maintenance tomorrow, on Wednesday 22 October.
 
The Steam Room, Sauna and Warm Water Pool remain open as normal.
 
W thank you for your understanding.
Have you visited PARC recently? We’d love to hear from you! 💙

Participating in the survey will help us better understand how you use our Centre, help us find more ways to support you, and better improve your experience at PARC. We really value your input. 

The survey will only take around 10 minutes to complete, and an incentive, all completed surveys go into the draw to win 1 of 3 $100 Rebel Sport Voucher! 

Click the link to complete the survey - Link in bio

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. 

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Unplug24
Join us in going off social media for a day on 24 October. 

Next Friday, on Friday 24 October, we are joining Unplug24, a 24-hour break from social media in solidarity with SmackTalk – an organisation founded by local Wayne Holdsworth to honour his son, Mac, and raise awareness around suicide prevention.

Unplug24 encourages us to step away from social media and reconnect offline to:
🔌 Protect mental health
🔌 Raise awareness to prevent suicide
🔌 Support vital education and awareness programs

Last year, more than 134,000 people took part, proving that sometimes the most powerful connection is offline. This year, SmackTalk is aiming to reach over a million participants in Australia and around the world.

Let’s join together and unplug from all social media for the day – at work and at home – to show our support for this important cause.

Register to join now: https://www.unplug24.smacktalk.com.au/ 

 #Unplug24 #smaktalk
Celebrate National Children's Week with a fun day for under 5s! 

Join our 'More People Can Swim' Team on Wednesday 22 October  at Jubilee Park Stadium, where we will be running important, interactive water safety activities for children and parents as part of Frankston City Council's Children’s Week Celebration Event! 

This year’s theme is “Everyone should know about Children’s Rights”. 

 đź—“ When: Wednesday, 22 October 
 📍 Where: Jubilee Park Stadium, 83R Hillcrest Rd , Frankston Vic 3199 
 ⏰ Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm 

The event is free but numbers are limited so please RSVP via this link below: 
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