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Train like an Olympian – Swimming

Feeling inspired by the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games? Try this workout to get results in the pool!

If you’re like us, watching the Aussies dominate in the water has got you wanting to get in the pool!

Our trainers are here to help and have put together a swimming program in our PARC Fit app, which incorporates both water and dryland exercises so you can get the best results in the pool.

Dryland training takes place, you guessed it, on dry land. The goal is to use strength and conditioning exercises to increase power, mobility, and flexibility. For swimmers, this means the ultimate goal is to become more explosive in the water, increase speed and stroke rate, and improve distance per stroke. This type of training is also designed to reduce the risk of injury. 

Here are our top 7 exercises to do in the gym so you can see results in the water!

  1. Push-ups
  2. Pullups
  3. Squats
  4. Jump Rope
  5. Flutter Kicks
  6. Superman
  7. Russian Twist

Visit the PARC Fit app to see the different swimming workouts of the day. With the programs ranging from beginners to advanced, there is something to help all levels of skill.

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⭐️ Last week of our customer survey ⭐️
This is the last week left to fill out our PINES 2026 Customer satisfaction Survey. We want to hear your thoughts on your recent Pines experience, so we would really appreciate your feedback to help us improve in the future.

This survey should take between 4 and 6 minutes to complete and is available until close of business on Sunday 15 March 2026.

All visitors to Pines that complete the survey will be eligible to go into a draw to win a $100 Rebel Sports voucher.

Complete the survey via the link in our bio.

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⭐️ Last week of our customer survey ⭐️ This is the last week left to fill out our PINES 2026 Customer satisfaction Survey. We want to hear your thoughts on your recent Pines experience, so we would really appreciate your feedback to help us improve in the future. This survey should take between 4 and 6 minutes to complete and is available until close of business on Sunday 15 March 2026. All visitors to Pines that complete the survey will be eligible to go into a draw to win a $100 Rebel Sports voucher. Complete the survey via the link in our bio.

Gear up for an epic day of action! 🛹

The 2026 Skate Park Leagues (SPL) competition is coming to Frankston Skate Park on Saturday 21 March 2026! Skateboarders, scooter riders and BMX riders will hit the ramps and rails, competing for local bragging rights and earning points toward the Victorian Metro Series League Ladders.

Date: Saturday 21 March 2026
Time: 11am – 4pm
Who: Riders of all ages and abilities
Location: Frankston Skate Park – 16N Cranbourne Road, Frankston VIC 3199 (behind PARC)
Cost: Free to participate and spectate
Register: Complete the SPL registration form via the link in our bio

Come down and enjoy a free community BBQ and cheer on the local talent!

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Gear up for an epic day of action! 🛹 The 2026 Skate Park Leagues (SPL) competition is coming to Frankston Skate Park on Saturday 21 March 2026! Skateboarders, scooter riders and BMX riders will hit the ramps and rails, competing for local bragging rights and earning points toward the Victorian Metro Series League Ladders. Date: Saturday 21 March 2026 Time: 11am – 4pm Who: Riders of all ages and abilities Location: Frankston Skate Park – 16N Cranbourne Road, Frankston VIC 3199 (behind PARC) Cost: Free to participate and spectate Register: Complete the SPL registration form via the link in our bio Come down and enjoy a free community BBQ and cheer on the local talent!

Happy International Women`s Day to our wonderful PARC Community! 🌸

We wanted to acknowledge this special day, and all those wonderful women out there who continue to inspire, connect and motivate us. Take some time to stop and reflect on the women in your life who inspire you. 🌟

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Happy International Women's Day to our wonderful PARC Community! 🌸 We wanted to acknowledge this special day, and all those wonderful women out there who continue to inspire, connect and motivate us. Take some time to stop and reflect on the women in your life who inspire you. 🌟

Get behind the local community in support of the Snowdome Foundation 🏃

Join the thousands of locals supporting the Snowdome Foundation, in raising funds for life-saving Myeloma research.

When: Sunday 15 March

Start Time: 8:30am

Location: Mount Eliza Regional Park

Registration: Visit the My Mount Eliza website to register.

PARC members can enjoy a 5% discount on their registration using our discount code

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Get behind the local community in support of the Snowdome Foundation 🏃 Join the thousands of locals supporting the Snowdome Foundation, in raising funds for life-saving Myeloma research. When: Sunday 15 March Start Time: 8:30am Location: Mount Eliza Regional Park Registration: Visit the My Mount Eliza website to register. PARC members can enjoy a 5% discount on their registration using our discount code

We’re open Labour Day Public Holiday 🏊

Looking for something to do this public holiday? Head down to PARC for a workout or enjoy some quality time with the family in the water.

🕐 Centre hours: 7am-7pm
🛝 Waterslide open: 10am – 6pm
☕️ Cafe hours: 8am – 5pm
🏋️‍♀️ Group exercise: reduced timetable, see the Customer Portal or Xplor Peninsula Leisure app for class details and to book in.

Our sister site PINES is also open from 8am – 6pm. We can’t wait to see you!

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We’re open Labour Day Public Holiday 🏊 Looking for something to do this public holiday? Head down to PARC for a workout or enjoy some quality time with the family in the water. 🕐 Centre hours: 7am-7pm 🛝 Waterslide open: 10am – 6pm ☕️ Cafe hours: 8am – 5pm 🏋️‍♀️ Group exercise: reduced timetable, see the Customer Portal or Xplor Peninsula Leisure app for class details and to book in. Our sister site PINES is also open from 8am - 6pm. We can’t wait to see you!

POV: Your free PARC Start Appointment 💪

Did you know that you get a complimentary appoinment with one of our incredible trainers, as part of your Full Access membership at PARC. This appoinment is to help set you up for success, and create a training plan to meet your goals.

Book in via the Customer Portal, or Xplor App today!

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POV: Your free PARC Start Appointment 💪 Did you know that you get a complimentary appoinment with one of our incredible trainers, as part of your Full Access membership at PARC. This appoinment is to help set you up for success, and create a training plan to meet your goals. Book in via the Customer Portal, or Xplor App today!

A little sneak peek into mornings at PARC Fit Outdoor 👀

Registrations are still open, so if you want to join in the fun, sign up and join us for our next session on Friday morning!

#PARCfrankston #Frankston #PARCFitOutdoor

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A little sneak peek into mornings at PARC Fit Outdoor 👀 Registrations are still open, so if you want to join in the fun, sign up and join us for our next session on Friday morning! #PARCfrankston #Frankston #PARCFitOutdoor

Still buzzing from the Waterfront Festival! 🎡

What an absolutely incredible event! A massive congratulations to our Frankston Skatepark team for pulling off such an massive activation. It was fantastic to see so many local riders on the half pipe, and seeing our community rally around them and enjoying the mini skate lessons!

Rotary Peninsula 2.0`s annual Duck Derby was full of fun and chaos! It was so much fun cheering on our very own duck, Percy and Hydro, to the finish line.

Thank you so much @waterfrontfest for having us! We can’t wait for next year!

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Still buzzing from the Waterfront Festival! 🎡 What an absolutely incredible event! A massive congratulations to our Frankston Skatepark team for pulling off such an massive activation. It was fantastic to see so many local riders on the half pipe, and seeing our community rally around them and enjoying the mini skate lessons! Rotary Peninsula 2.0's annual Duck Derby was full of fun and chaos! It was so much fun cheering on our very own duck, Percy and Hydro, to the finish line. Thank you so much @waterfrontfest for having us! We can’t wait for next year!

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