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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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⭐️ Swimming for a cause: Meet Clinton Hosie ⭐️

This February, PARC Aquatic Access member Clinton Hosie is taking on a new challenge – swimming 14km to raise funds for the Starlight Children’s Foundation as part of their Super Swim.

Every minute of every day, a child in Australia is admitted to hospital. Clinton is diving in to help bring joy, laughter, and comfort to sick kids when they need it most.

We love seeing you at PARC putting in the laps, Clinton – your dedication in and out of the pool is inspiring.

Good luck, have fun, and thank you for swimming for such an important cause!

Learn more about the Starlight Super Swim: https://superswim.org.au/

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⭐️ Swimming for a cause: Meet Clinton Hosie ⭐️ This February, PARC Aquatic Access member Clinton Hosie is taking on a new challenge - swimming 14km to raise funds for the Starlight Children’s Foundation as part of their Super Swim. Every minute of every day, a child in Australia is admitted to hospital. Clinton is diving in to help bring joy, laughter, and comfort to sick kids when they need it most. We love seeing you at PARC putting in the laps, Clinton - your dedication in and out of the pool is inspiring. Good luck, have fun, and thank you for swimming for such an important cause! Learn more about the Starlight Super Swim: https://superswim.org.au/

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!

💙 Happy Valentine’s Day from the PARC Team! 💙
We wanted to take this moment to shout out someone very special in our hearts… YOU!

Our wonderful community is what makes PARC so special, so thank you to each and every one of our wonderful members.

We 💙 you!

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💙 Happy Valentine’s Day from the PARC Team! 💙 We wanted to take this moment to shout out someone very special in our hearts… YOU! Our wonderful community is what makes PARC so special, so thank you to each and every one of our wonderful members. We 💙 you!

Why does 10 seconds at Pilates feel like eternity 😅
If you want to experience that pilates burn in real time, our new, state of the art reformer studio is included as part of our Full Access Membership 👀 That means unlimited classes, and unlimited fun!

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Why does 10 seconds at Pilates feel like eternity 😅 If you want to experience that pilates burn in real time, our new, state of the art reformer studio is included as part of our Full Access Membership 👀 That means unlimited classes, and unlimited fun!

New Year, New Timetable! 🧘‍♀️

The group exercise timetable is returning bigger and better in 2026! We’ve taken your feedback and made a number of changes to better support you in being active.

– More of your favourite classes added
– New formats to check out!
– Increased class capacity

The full timetable is now live, and you can view it via the Customer Portal or Peninsula Leisure Xplor app.

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New Year, New Timetable! 🧘‍♀️ The group exercise timetable is returning bigger and better in 2026! We’ve taken your feedback and made a number of changes to better support you in being active. - More of your favourite classes added - New formats to check out! - Increased class capacity The full timetable is now live, and you can view it via the Customer Portal or Peninsula Leisure Xplor app.

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