ACTIVE & HEALTHY LIFESTYLE GUIDE - 12 JULY 2021 - 26 JUNE 2022 PROGRAM - City of Gold Coast
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ACTIVE & HEALTHY LIFESTYLE GUIDE 12 JULY 2021 – 26 JUNE 2022 PROGRAM Adopt an #ICAN attitude and get involved in the broad range of free or low cost fitness, recreation and wellbeing activities offered each week across the Gold Coast.
Sit down, relax and browse through this guide. You can locate an activity
that suits you by using the colour coded categories.
Healthy living has never Getting out and about, taking a beach
walk, exploring the hinterland trails, Exercise Therapy – I CAN BE WELL
been more important. learning to fish or even starting a yoga
Active Movement – I CAN BE MINDFUL
Tai chi 7 Mentall wellbeing 55
In the past 18 months, Gold class can reinvigorate our souls – and
Yoga and meditation 11 Walk & Talk to Wellness 57
Coasters have faced some of the lead to a ‘healthier you’.
Women's circle 20 Cancer support 60
toughest social and economic
Our city is blessed with more than Meant to Move 21 Brain health and balance 62
challenges in our city’s history.
2300 parks and 200 sports fields.
The global health pandemic saw Pilates 22 Chronic disease management 63
Of these, around 590 have outdoor
communities isolated for weeks and Dance 24 Water based therapy 64
play equipment for toddlers and those
in some cases, months. Chair based – mobility support 65
looking to do exercise. Behind the
Active Fitness – I CAN BE STRONG
With that isolation came mental health scenes, our award-winning Active
Group fitness 29 Active Ageing – I CAN STAY STRONG
concerns for all demographics – the & Healthy program supports the
community to stay fit and healthy. Aquatic fitness 35 Active ageing 67
elderly, our youth and those living
The staff are there to offer a range of Running 38 Active movement 68
alone. Today, we are still recovering
from this global challenge and our free to low cost activities for all ages Active & Healthy Pets 41 Gentle movement – rehab 74
City is working with a range of support and fitness levels. And there’s no Walking 42
excuse with the program designed to Active Outdoors – I CAN HAVE A GO
agencies to assist people to recover
and rebuild their lives. suit kids, families and seniors. Active Families – I CAN DO THIS FOR ME Mountain biking 79
Pilates fitness 45 Active sports 80
The role fitness, exercise and our As we age, staying active is particularly
Mums 'n' bubs yoga 45 Water sports recreation 84
natural landscape plays in the mental important. Just ask former Chief
Lifeguard Warren Young who features Stroller group 45 Stand up paddle 86
wellbeing of residents has never been
more important. on our 2021 program cover. Warren is Kangatraining 46 Adaptive sport 88
photographed enjoying the beach with Baby first aid 46 Gold Coast Regional 90
his grandson Koa. Botanic Gardens
Active Kids – I CAN GIGGLE AND GROW Outdoor adventures 92
In 2021, Active & Healthy is back Toddlers (1 to 5 years) 49
better than ever to help us become Skateboarding 101
Kids dance 50
fitter, stronger, healthier and most Active @home – I CAN STAY CONNECTED
importantly, happier. School-aged kids (5 to 16 years) 51
Pilates, yoga and tai chi 109
Starting Strong 53
There’s no better time to start taking Fitness and sport 110
care of our health than right now. See
you out there. Supporting partner Disclaimer
The activities are provided by third parties, not by the
City of Gold Coast. In respect of each activity, your legal
relationship is with that third party provider. City of Gold
Coast takes no responsibilities or liability for any damage,
loss, costs, expense, liability, claims, demands, actions,
proceedings, injury (including death) or dispute due
Voluntary assumption of risk
to or arising out of, directly or indirectly, the actions or
TOM TATE You undertake an activity at your sole risk and acknowledge
omissions (whether wilful, negligent or otherwise) of City
and voluntarily accept the level of the risk consequent with
MAYOR of Gold Coast (including any officer or employee) or any
the activity.
participant (including yourself) or any third-party provider.
Warning
Remember to check with your doctor before starting
If you have any concerns regarding your fitness level, ability
any exercise program if you have a history of high
or skill to undertake an activity, it is recommended you seek
blood pressure, heart trouble, diabetes or any other
the appropriate independent advice (including medical).
medical issues.
NOTE: City of Gold Coast staff are not authorised to give
any advice in this regard. Details are correct at date of printing – June 2021
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C O N N E C T
Connections matter. Strong ties with family, friends and the community Active & Healthy program dates
provide us with happiness, security, support, and a sense of purpose. All programs labelled ‘Active & Healthy’
Exercise can have a positive and
important role in the recovery of
run for 40 weeks and are offered during
Being connected to others is important Qualified and supportive fitness and mental illness. Throughout the guide,
Queensland school terms only. During the
for our mental and physical wellbeing and wellness professionals are there to all fitness professionals who are
school holidays we run a special Active &
can lower anxiety and depression, help us help you connect with others, become trained in Mental Health First Aid
Healthy school holiday program.
regulate our emotions, lead to higher stronger, healthier and most importantly, will be identified with the icon
self-esteem and empathy, and improve happier, regardless of age or ability. Activities do not run on public holidays Booking required is indicated
our immune systems. and in the event of wet weather, please by BR – please contact the
Active & Healthy champions contact the activity provider for advice on
We need to move more, eat well, instructor or venue before you
The City works in partnership with whether the class will go ahead. attend to secure your place.
drink more water, and now more than
ever, we need to laugh more and sport, recreation, fitness, and wellness
The dates for the 2021– 22 program
stay connected to help one another. industry experts across the Gold Coast are as follows:
Staying positive and being physically to encourage our community to lead What are you waiting for?
active is vital to a healthy you. healthier lives. The program is assessed 2021
and developed each year to ensure Term 3 Grab a towel and try out a class, what
The Active & Healthy program all activities and services offered are Monday 12 July to Sunday 19 September have you got to lose? It’s normal to want
acknowledges the mental health benefits delivered by qualified and experienced to feel good – embrace an #ICAN attitude
Term 4 and take part in friendly, non-competitive
generated through being connected fitness and wellness professionals. Those Tuesday 5 October to Sunday 12 December
with others in your local community. professionals must have: activities that cater to all physical abilities
The program provides a wide variety of 2022 and fitness levels.
• appropriate qualifications and
activities to help you to be active, whilst Term 1 Check out what’s happening at
experience, along with a current first
encouraging social connections. Monday 24 January to Sunday 3 April cityofgoldcoast.com.au/activehealthy
aid certificate
For 16 years the City of Gold Coast’s Term 2
• a current $10 million public liability Tuesday 19 April to Sunday 26 June
Active & Healthy Program has delivered a insurance policy
WARNINluGde:feeling better,
huge variety of free and low cost activities
in parks, community facilities and private • a current commission for children
spaces across the Gold Coast. blue card (if working with children) c
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ACTIVE MOVEMENT
Tai chi
ACTIVE Tai chi is a healing martial art combining many movements with qi (energy),
circulation, breathing and stretching techniques. Tai chi is sometimes described as
MOVEMENT meditation in motion because it promotes serenity through gentle movements —
connecting the mind and body.
You can feel great by finding movement
that suits you. Try one of our many free Active & Healthy tai chi MONDAY 10.30am
or low cost Active & Healthy classes A qualified instructor will guide you through a Carrara Free
that are suitable for all ages and fitness series of movements to help promote harmony, Carrara Community Centre,
levels and are designed to help you improve mobility and suppleness, and increase Nielsens Road
move more, connect with others and mental alertness. Enjoy peaceful exercise and Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Brad Holmes
have fun along the way. Across the build your strength and health with these M 0418 757 539
Gold Coast qualified instructors will easy to follow classes suitable for all ages
and abilities.
help you find balance and inner focus MONDAY qi gong 10.30am
with tai chi, strengthen your body with MONDAY outdoor class 7.30am Oxenford $2
Pilates and discover how yoga practice Oxenford-Coomera Community Youth BR
Helensvale Free
can benefit your breath, body and Centre, 25 Leo Graham Way
Helensvale Cultural Centre, Sir John
mind. Before you know it, being active Overall Drive and Lindfield Road P 5529 8087
becomes part of your everyday life. Academy of Yang Tsin Su M 0412 682 008
M 0432 951 228
MONDAY October – March 6pm
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY 8.30am Burleigh Heads $3
Burleigh Heads Free Justins Park, The Esplanade
Justins Park, The Esplanade (meet northern side Burleigh Heads SLSC)
(meet northern side Burleigh Heads SLSC) Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Rod
Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Rod Ferguson M 0400 335 645
M 0400 335 645 W livingchi.com.au
W livingchi.com.au
TUESDAY 8am
U L MONDAY 8.45am Benowa Free
Gold Coast Regional Botanic
I N D F Carrara Free
Gardens, 230 Ashmore Road
BE M Emerald Lakes Park, Lakeside Drive
Academy of Yang Tsin Su Academy of Yang Tsin Su
M 0432 951 228 M 0432 951 228
TUESDAY 8.30am
MONDAY 9am
Main Beach Free
Pimpama Free Hollindale Park, Macarthur Parade
Bim’bimba Park, Gainsborough Drive
Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Brad Holmes
GenTec M 0418 757 539
M 0468 485 097
TUESDAY 9am
Mudgeeraba Free
Firth Park, Somerset Drive
FitLife Martial Arts
M 0416 229 376
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ACTIVE MOVEMENT
Active & Healthy tai chi /continued
TUESDAY 9.30am THURSDAY 8am Traditional long form tai chi Tai chi and qi gong in the park
Steiglitz Free Broadbeach Free Learn the traditional tai chi long form, step by Are you looking to make a positive change
Charlie Hammel Park, Kurrawa Park, Old Burleigh Road step, from the Australian Academy of Tai Chi's in your mind, body and energy? Gold Coast
350 Cabbage Tree Road senior Master Rod Ferguson. Tai Chi Academy offers a range of qi gong
Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Brad Holmes
Enhance your Life PT, Alison Pryce M 0418 757 539 exercises to the public through its park
A full time professional tai chi qi gong
M 0415 753 930 classes. The class includes a warm up and
teacher for 44 years, Rod has a deep
FRIDAY 8am stretching session, brain gym exercise,
knowledge of all things tai chi and qi gong
WEDNESDAY 8am qi gong, and a body balance warm down.
Benowa Free and is always excited to share an easy to
Benowa $5 Gold Coast Regional Botanic understand exploration of practical exercise
Gold Coast Regional Botanic techniques. All levels are welcome. MONDAY 7.15am
Gardens, 230 Ashmore Road
Gardens, 230 Ashmore Road Coolangatta $5
(meet at sensory shelter) Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Brad Holmes
MONDAY 10.15am Queen Elizabeth Park, Marine Parade BR
M 0418 757 539 (meet in park area opposite the Mantra)
Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Brad Holmes Burleigh Heads $5
M 0418 757 539 FRIDAY 8am Fradgley Hall, Park Avenue BR WEDNESDAY 8am
Ashmore Free Palm Beach $5
WEDNESDAY 8am Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Rod Ferguson
Apex Park, 147 Cotlew Street Salk Oval, Thrower Drive
Palm Beach Free M 0400 335 645 BR
Academy of Yang Tsin Su W livingchi.com.au
Laguna Park, Laguna Avenue
M 0432 951 228 SATURDAY 8am
Academy of Yang Tsin Su
Labrador $5
M 0432 951 228 SATURDAY 8am Falun Dafa Len Fox Park, Marine Parade (meet in BR
Southport Free Falun Dafa is an ancient Chinese practice that park opposite Robert Street)
WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 8.30am
Broadwater Parklands, combines meditation and qi gong exercises.
Gold Coast Tai Chi Academy, Dennis Watts
Paradise Point Free Gold Coast Highway These gentle exercises and meditation can help
M 0419 763 360
Paradise Point Parklands, to improve your health and energy levels.
Academy of Yang Tsin Su W goldcoasttaichiacademy.com
The Esplanade
M 0432 951 228
Academy of Yang Tsin Su SATURDAY, SUNDAY 8.10am –10.10am
M 0432 951 228 SATURDAY 8am Broadbeach Free
Nerang Free Pratten Park, Old Burleigh Road
WEDNESDAY 10.30am (meet southern end of park,
Country Paradise Parklands,
Surfers Paradise Free opposite Ann Avenue)
231 Beaudesert Nerang Road
HOTA Parklands, 135 Bundall Road Falun Dafa Association of Australia,
(meet on the Riverside Green area behind Academy of Yang Tsin Su
the outdoor stage) M 0432 951 228 Queensland Branch, Nina Smythe
M 0424 670 349
Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Rod E faluninfoqld@bigpond.com
SATURDAY 8am
M 0400 335 645
W livingchi.com.au Willow Vale Free
Ruffles Road Reserve, Ruffles Road
WEDNESDAY 10.30am
GenTec
Labrador Gold coin M 0468 485 097
Senior Citizens Centre, donation
370 Marine Parade SATURDAY 8am
Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Brad Holmes Molendinar Free
M 0418 757 539 Silver Bridle Park, corner Macquarie
and Blaxland Avenue
GenTec
M 0468 485 097
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ACTIVE MOVEMENT
Active & Healthy tai chi /continued
Community tai chi Yoga and meditation
Lower stress and anxiety levels while increasing energy with a series of slow, controlled movements
and postures to help build muscle strength, coordination, balance and flexibility. There are many
styles of tai chi and a range of learning options available.
By moving with yoga you CAN cultivate good health and wellbeing, develop strength
and confidence and improve your quality of life. Yoga nurtures physical, emotional,
MONDAY intermediate 6pm, 7pm THURSDAY Yang 24 Form 8.30am mental and social needs through different techniques including postures, movements
THURSDAY intermediate 6pm, 6.30pm and breath awareness. Breathing exercises, relaxation and concentration, self inquiry
Burleigh Heads $12
Oxenford $10 Justins Park North, and meditation are integral to getting the most from your practice.
BR
Oxenford State School, BR The Esplanade (meet at beach
90 Michigan Drive end of First Avenue) Active & Healthy yoga
Academy of Yang Tsin Su Gold Coast Tai Chi Academy, Dennis Watts Gentle yoga
M 0432 951 228 M 0419 763 360 Relax and restore yourself in these gentle yoga classes that will help you tap into a deep sense of
W goldcoasttaichiacademy.com body awareness and presence as you focus on your breathing and move mindfully through gentle
TUESDAY Yang 24 Form 8am stretches. These mild movement classes encompass a style of practice that focuses on stretching
THURSDAY 9am and breathing, not feats of strength or extreme flexibility. Great for beginners and seniors wanting a
Coolangatta $12
Goodwin Park, Lanham Street Ormeau $10 gentle class.
BR
Ormeau Community Centre, BR
Gold Coast Tai Chi Academy, Dennis Watts 3 Cuthbert Drive General yoga
M 0419 763 360 Classes unify postures with breath to warm up the body while building strength and flexibility. Flow
Tai Chi Connect, Sonya Fiebig
W goldcoasttaichiacademy.com through traditional yoga poses where a variety of modifications will be offered. Perfect for all skill
M 0448 800 716
levels including beginners, or for those wanting to challenge themselves in their practice.
WEDNESDAY Intermediate class 9.30am SATURDAY Yang 24 Form 9.15am MONDAY 6am MONDAY, WEDNESDAY
Paradise Point $10 Labrador $12 soothing stretch 9.30am
Coolangatta $4
Paradise Point Parklands, BR Len Fox Park, Marine Parade BR October – March Palm Beach $5
The Esplanade (meet in park opposite Robert Street)
Queen Elizabeth Park, Tallebudgera Leisure Centre,
Academy of Yang Tsin Su The Esplanade 1525 Gold Coast Highway
Gold Coast Tai Chi Academy, Dennis Watts
M 0432 951 228 Coolangatta Epic Living, Candy Walters
M 0419 763 360
W goldcoasttaichiacademy.com April – September M 0457 808 996
Senior Citizens Centre,
2 Gerrard Street MONDAY 9.30am
Yoga with Heart, Maryke Ormeau $4
M 0404 895 985 Ormeau Community Centre,
W yogawithheart.org 3 Cuthbert Drive
Enhance Your Life PT, Alison Pryce
MONDAY, THURSDAY 7.30am
M 0415 753 930
Kirra $5
Kirra Hill Community Centre, MONDAY 8am
Garrick Street WEDNESDAY 8.30am
Aloka Yoga and Pilates, Erin Labrador $6
M 0431 054 311 Senior Citizens Centre, BR
370 Marine Parade
MONDAY 9.30am
I Love Me, Anna
Elanora $4 M 0413 110 870
Elanora Community Centre,
Galleon Way
Aspiral Yoga, Shoshana
M 0402 616 204
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ACTIVE MOVEMENT
Active & Healthy yoga /continued
MONDAY 3.30pm – 4pm TUESDAY 6.30am TUESDAY 4pm WEDNESDAY 9.30am
Surfers Paradise $5 Southport Free Palm Beach Free Mudgeeraba $5
Budds Beach Reserve, River Drive Broadwater Parklands, Northern Eleventh Avenue Community Space, Mudgeeraba Music Centre,
Pavilion, Gold Coast Highway Eleventh Avenue Corner Franklin and Somerset Drive
Jen Hamer
(opposite Nind Street) Yoga with Heart, Maryke
M 0435 100 777 Karen Stephenson
Zen Soul Life, Madonna M 0404 895 985 M 0490 081 361
M 0403 643 601 W yogawithheart.org
MONDAY April – September 4.30pm
MONDAY October – March 5pm WEDNESDAY heart yoga 10.30am
TUESDAY 8am TUESDAY 5pm
Currumbin $5 Oxenford $4
Jacobs Well $4 Burleigh $10 Oxenford-Coomera Community
Len Wort Park, Teemangum Street
Jacobs Well Community Centre, Kevin Gates Park, BR Youth Centre, 25 Leo Graham Way
27 Bay Street Awoonga Avenue
Simone Sukha Oxenford-Coomera Community Youth Centre
M 0408 284 343 Enhance Your Life PT, Alison Pryce Pure Aloha, Sarnia M 0412 682 008
M 0415 753 930 M 0411 158 531
MONDAY 5.30pm WEDNESDAY 12.15pm
TUESDAY 6.45pm
Molendinar Free TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY 9am Mermaid Beach $5
Lynne Richardson Community THURSDAY November – February 8am Arundel $5
Australian School of Meditation
Centre, 2a Gidgee Court Parkwood Arundel Community
Burleigh By & Yoga, Pacific Square Shopping
Centre, 175 Napper Road
Lesley Colburt Justins Park, donation Centre, 2532 Gold Coast Highway
M 0444 502 628 The Esplanade Chris Langbein
Australian School of Meditation & Yoga
F Chris Langbein Yoga – Satyam Anand
P 5554 5440
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY 6pm Darwin
M 0435 336 108 WEDNESDAY 6am
Pacific Pines Free
WEDNESDAY 4.30pm
Pacific Pines Community Centre, BR Miami $4
TUESDAY 9am, 12pm Tugun Free
136-160 Pacific Pines Boulevard October – March
THURSDAY 11am, 12.30pm Tugun Village Community Centre,
Zen Soul Life, Madonna Ed Hardy Park, The Esplanade
Robina $3 Coolangatta Road
M 0403 643 601 April – September
Robina Community Centre, Yoga with Heart, Maryke
North Burleigh SLSC
Robina Town Centre Drive M 0404 895 985
TUESDAY 6am Yoga with Heart, Maryke
Australian School of Meditation & Yoga W yogawithheart.org
Miami $5 M 0404 895 985
P 5554 5440
Thorn Park, Marine Parade W yogawithheart.org
WEDNESDAY 5.30pm
Essence of Living TUESDAY 10am
WEDNESDAY 6am Labrador $5
P 5526 6600 Broadbeach $5 Labrador Community Hub,
Broadbeach Park, Surf Parade Runaway Bay $4 57 Billington Street
Runaway Bay Youth Centre, BR
TUESDAY, THURSDAY summer 6am Lesley Colburt
Kaleo Yoga Practice, Catherine 379 Oxley Drive
TUESDAY, THURSDAY winter 6.30am M 0444 502 628
M 0420 206 073 Zen Soul Life, Madonna
Currumbin Free Tue
M 0403 643 601
Len Wort Park, $10 Thu WEDNESDAY 6pm
TUESDAY chair yoga 11.30am
Teemangum Street
Nerang $3
Burleigh Waters $5 WEDNESDAY 9.15am Nerang Bicentennial Community
Essence of Living Burleigh Water Community Centre,
Varsity Lakes $5 Centre, 833 Southport Nerang Road
P 5526 6600 Christine Avenue
Varsity Lakes Community Resource Australian School of Meditation & Yoga
40s Plus Fitness, Janet Thomas Centre, Mattocks Road P 5554 5440
M 0435 003 067
Nicole Fitch W asmy.org.au
P 5593 7006 M 0400 294 142
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ACTIVE MOVEMENT
Active & Healthy yoga /continued
THURSDAY 6am FRIDAY summer 6.30am SATURDAY 7am SATURDAY 9.30am
Broadbeach Free FRIDAY winter 7am Miami $5 Arundel $5
September – March park Broadbeach $5 Ed Hardy Park, The Esplanade Colgate Palmolive Park, BR
Kurrawa Park, Old Burleigh Road Kurrawa Park, Old Burleigh Road 1 Fadden Close
Yoga with Heart, Maryke
April – August indoors Jellurgal Yoga, Megan Jeffrey M 0404 895 985 Yoga & Pilates with Priya
Broadbeach Senior Citizens, M 0406 655 977 W yogawithheart.org M 0450 407 660
TE Peters Drive, Broadbeach Waters
Maya Brosnan SATURDAY 7am SATURDAY 11am
FRIDAY 8.30am
M 0404 085 856
Kirra $4 Broadbeach $5 Oxenford $5
Kirra Hill Community Centre, Kurrawa Park, Old Burleigh Road Oxenford-Coomera Community BR
THURSDAY yogalates Youth Centre, 25 Leo Graham Way
November – April 6am Garrick Street
Essence of Living
May – October 6.30am Aspiral Yoga, Shoshana Adrian’s Yoga 4 U
P 5526 6600
M 0402 616 204 M 0435 889 032
Miami $5
Thorn Park, Marine Parade SATURDAY 7.30am
SUNDAY 8am
FRIDAY 9am Varsity Lakes $10
Yoga with Marlene
Varsity Lakes Community Resource Broadbeach $5
M 0490 081 361 Coolangatta $5
Centre, Mattocks Road Federation Park, Queensland Avenue
F Leny Schmid Apex Park, Marine Parade BR
(adjacent to playground and opposite
Nicole Fitch Jen Hamer
Columbia Apartments)
THURSDAY 9am P 5593 7006 M 0435 100 777
Holistic Pro Health, Maria Hobbs M 0400 294 142
Labrador Free M 0414 810 663
Labrador Community Hub, SUNDAY book online 8am
57 Billington Street SATURDAY 8am
FRIDAY seniors 9am Main Beach $5
Zen Soul Life, Madonna Pimpama Free Hollindale Park, MacArthur Parade BR
M 0403 643 601 Hope Island Free Bim'bimba Park, BR (south of Southport SLSC)
Banksia Hall, 27 Crescent Avenue Gainsborough Drive
The Pilates Method, Emmanuelle
THURSDAY 9.15am Zen Soul Life, Madonna M 0404 798 007
Zen Soul Life, Madonna
Southport $3 M 0403 643 601 M 0403 643 601 W thepilatesmethod.com.au/appointments
Southport Community Centre,
6 Lawson Street SATURDAY 8am SUNDAY 8.30am
FRIDAY 9.30am
Australian School of Meditation & Yoga Kirra Free Mermaid Beach $5
Benowa $5
P 5554 5440 Roughton Park, Musgrave Avenue Australian School of Meditation
Gold Coast Regional Botanic
Gardens, 230 Ashmore Road & Yoga, Pacific Square Shopping
THURSDAY 11am Aloka Yoga and Pilates, Erin
Centre, 2532 Gold Coast Highway
Veronica M 0431 054 311
Burleigh $5 M 0408 472 002 Australian School of Meditation & Yoga
Burleigh Waters Community Centre, P 5554 5440
Christine Avenue SATURDAY 8am
FRIDAY 10.15am W asmy.org.au/mermaid-beach
Gemma Van Den Tol Burleigh Heads $3
Carrara Free Justins Park, The Esplanade SUNDAY 8.30am
M 0418 565 111
Carrara Community Centre, BR
Nielsens Road Australian School of Meditation & Yoga Burleigh $3
THURSDAY 6.15pm Fradgley Hall, Park Avenue
P 5554 5440
Oxenford $2 Essence of Living
Studio Village Community Centre, P 5526 6600 Australian School of Meditation & Yoga
87 Village Way P 5554 5440
Essence of Living
P 5526 6600
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ACTIVE MOVEMENT
Active & Healthy yoga /continued
Community yoga TUESDAY, THURSDAY 9.15am Benowa Laughter Club – Active & Healthy runners’ yoga
Enjoy these well-balanced and gentle classes Miami $10 laughter yoga Classes are tailor made for all ability levels.
that connect movement with breath. North Burleigh SLSC, Kat will guide you into stretches that target
Few things feel better than having a good
293 The Esplanade areas of the body commonly used by runners,
MONDAY 7.30am belly laugh! Come and get your laughing fix in
Yoga with Heart, Maryke as well as introduce you to mindful breathing
TUESDAY, THURSDAY 8.30am this fun session that includes playful laughter
M 0404 895 985 techniques to help you better access your
SATURDAY 8am exercises, deep breathing and lots of laughs.
W yogawithheart.org oxygen. All sealed with some relaxing savasana
Paradise Point $10 Laughter yoga has many physical, and Kat’s contagious smile!
Paradise Point Parklands, TUESDAY 3pm psychological and social benefits for people
The Esplanade of all ages, giving a sense of overall wellbeing THURSDAY 6.30pm
Miami $10 and happiness. No yoga mat required, water
Zen Soul Life, Madonna Miami State High School, Burleigh $5
M 0403 643 601 BR recommended.
Gold Coast Highway Burleigh State School Hall, BR
Lower Gold Coast Highway
Soul Torque, Tania 2ND AND 4TH SATURDAY
MONDAY 9.15am, 6pm
M 0429 119 526 OF MONTH 9am– 9.45am Created Connections, Kat
Varsity Lakes $10 M 0435 947 788
Sports House, Benowa Gold coin
WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 7am
337 Christine Avenue Gold Coast Regional Botanic donation
SATURDAY 8am
Gardens, 230 Ashmore Road appreciated
Yoga with Heart, Maryke Main Beach $10 (meet on the grassy area below the
M 0404 895 985 Hollindale Park, coffee shop and Friends Centre)
W yogawithheart.org MacArthur Parade Shelley Marie-Sainte
Zen Soul Life, Madonna M 0404 252 241
MONDAY, THURSDAY 4Q calm 4pm E wellbeingwithlaughter@gmail.com
M 0403 643 601
Broadbeach $15 F Wellbeing with laughter
Fitness on the Run, Moana Park BR WEDNESDAY 9.15am
Shopping Centre, Shop 13,
1 Kalimna Drive Labrador $10 – $14
Labrador Community Hub,
Fitness on the Run, Janet 57 Billington Street
M 0418 759 813
E info@fitnessontherun.com.au Australian School of Meditation & Yoga
P 5554 5440
W asmy.org.au/labrador
MONDAY teens 4.30pm
MONDAY Hatha 5.30pm THURSDAY easy yoga, seniors 9am
Kirra $12 Mermaid Beach $13 – $15
Kirra Community Centre, BR Mermaid Beach BR
Garrick Street (Arts activity room) Community Centre,
Angie Topham 2439 Gold Coast Highway
M 0467 645 858 Spirit Dance World, Mihoko
M 0405 089 891
MONDAY, FRIDAY 9.30am E spiritdanceworld@gmail.com Henchman’s free male bro-ga
Nerang $10 – $14
THURSDAY 6pm
Ever wanted to try yoga but find it WEDNESDAY 6am Free
Nerang Bicentennial intimidating? Well this is your chance to get
Miami
Community Centre, Oxenford $10 together with the boys and get your flex on.
The Henchman Miami,
833 Southport Nerang Road Oxenford-Coomera BR We’ve signed up @xen from the infamous
8 Henchman Avenue
Australian School of Meditation & Yoga Community Youth Centre, Fire Shaper Bundall, the best male teacher we
P 5554 5440 25 Leo Graham Way could find. This guy will pump you up mentally The Henchman Miami,
W asmy.org.au/mermaid-beach and demonstrate the basic traditions that P 5575 1308
Adrian’s Yoga 4 U
make yoga so powerful. F The Henchman Miami
M 0435 889 032
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ACTIVE MOVEMENT
Sunrise silent yoga Ageless wellness chair yoga Australia School of Meditation/kirtan classes
Kirtan, singing of sacred yoga mantras to
Salute the sunrise with a silent yoga which Stretch, breathe and relax with low intensity Meditation & Yoga music. Be guided to calm the mind and
will recharge your mind and body in a gentle activities to enhance breathing, posture,
You'll find it easy to relax and unwind in our nourish the soul.
natural environment. flexibility, balance and wellbeing of body and
vibrant, comfortable, air conditioned yoga $5
mind. The class is ideal for seniors and those
Silent yoga is an amazing experience where lifestyle studio.
with chronic health conditions requiring a chair
you can focus on your practice, breath WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 6.30pm – 8pm
for support. Chairs are provided. There are plenty of signature classes to
and relaxation wearing headsets to reduce SATURDAY 5pm – 7.30pm
suit everyone from beginners to advanced
environmental noise and distractions. Take
practitioners, plus we regularly run retreats,
time for yourself to tune into your mind, TUESDAY, THURSDAY 11am
workshops, cooking classes, seminars,
body and soul. Held on the third Sunday Southport $6 Monthly yoga lifestyle and meditation
festivals and meditation courses.
of the month over warmer months. An Southport Community Centre, seminars/workshops
BR
adventure like no other being surrounded 6 Lawson Street
by ocean, nature or taking in the beauty of Community yoga These informative and relaxing seminars and
this great city. Yin Yang Yoga, Garry Anderson workshops teach you how to cope better
We offer various styles and class options for
M 0412 007 689 with stress while improving physical and
all age groups and levels with an emphasis on
mental wellbeing. Each seminar introduces
Bookings required $5 cultivating a healthy mind and body.
a range of practical yoga, meditation and
Best Silent Disco TUESDAY 11.30am $10 – $14 lifestyle techniques to help develop clarity and
M 0420 671 491 Burleigh Waters $5 wisdom. Topics include vegetarian cooking
W bestsilentdisco.com.au/silent-events Burleigh Waters Community MONDAY flow 7.30am, 6.15pm classes, dealing with stress and anger, self-
Centre, Christine Avenue MON, TUE, WED, THU yoga 4pm discovery, happiness and much more.
SUN 17 OCTOBER 2021 6am 40s Plus Fitness, Janet Thomas MON, TUE, THU, FRI yoga 9am Visit asmy.org.au/mermaid-beach
Burleigh Heads M 0435 003 067 TUE, THU energy 6am – 6.45am for more details.
Justins Park, The Esplanade TUE, THU energy 12.15pm, 5.15pm
(meet at shelter just north of The Warren
Young Lifeguard Building) THURSDAY 11.30am TUE, THU yoga 7.30am, 7.30pm Monthly meditation courses
Maudsland $10 WEDNESDAY flow 6am, 9am Several easy and practical yoga/mediation
SUN 21 NOVEMBER 2021 6am QCWA Hall, FRIDAY flow 7.30am lifestyle techniques are introduced. You will
Benowa 161 Maudsland Road learn how to cope better with stress and
SATURDAY flow 7am – 8.15am
Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, improve your physical and mental wellbeing.
40s Plus Fitness, Janet Thomas SATURDAY yoga 9.30am
230 Ashmore Road It also helps you to develop clarity and
M 0435 003 067
SUNDAY yoga 8.30am ($3) wisdom, gaining a greater understanding
SUN 19 DECEMBER 2021 6am of life.
Coolangatta
Visit asmy.org.au/mermaid-beach
R T Peak Memorial Park, 1 Powell Meditation/relaxation classes
for more details.
Crescent (Kirra Hill lookout)
A fully guided mediation session. Yoga
SUN 16 JANUARY 2022 6am breathing, relaxation and meditation
techniques to comfort the body and calm
Upper Coomera the mind. Suitable for seniors.
Tallowwood Park, Rose Valley Drive
$5
SUN 20 FEBRUARY 2022 6am
MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10.15am – 11am
Southport
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY 5.15pm
Broadwater Parklands, Australian School of Meditation & Yoga
Gold Coast Highway TUE, THU breathing 6.30pm – 7.15pm
Pacific Square Shopping Centre,
TUE, THU mindfulness 6.45am – 7.15am 2532 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach
SUN 20 MARCH 2022 6am WEDNESDAY 10.30am – 11.15am P 5554 5440
Reedy Creek SATURDAY breathing 8.30am – 9.15am W asmy.org.au/mermaid-beach
Southern Skies Park,
Southern Skies Avenue
18 Find out what’s on near you. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/activehealthy 19ACTIVE MOVEMENT
From ‘one woman to another’ women’s circle
Women have been gathering in women’s ‘circles’ of some sort for millennia, to support, encourage
and nurture each other. Circles are a place for women to come together to share stories, experiences
and gain knowledge and wisdom from the amazing women around them. Each themed circle Meant to Move
opens with mindfulness and relaxation, inspirational quotes or words of wisdom, an informative Have you thought about getting fitter but are afraid or unsure
presentation, sharing circle and closing meditation. where or how to start? Nervous about hurting yourself or just
RSVP via website
too embarrassed to attend a class or the gym? Then look no
Annie Mason
further than the Meant to Move (MTM) program.
M 0488 749 454 The MTM program takes all of that away and will help you to feel comfortable
W anniemason.net/one-woman-to-another exercising in a way that suits you. It will help you gain confidence in what your
E mason.annie@aol.com body can do and you’ll be supported whilst building fitness and strength.
WEDNESDAYS We have made beginner fitness accessible and achievable for you with our
TUESDAYS
11am –1pm 12 week online program to get you started!
7pm – 8.30pm
Carrara Robina This program will turn your I can’t into I CAN with our easy to follow video
Carrara Community Centre, Robina Community Centre, workouts and 12 week follow along program supporting you to become
Nielsens Road All Robina Town Centre Drive (room 1.2) more active and healthier!
4 AUGUST 2021
free 10 AUGUST 2021 And the program is available to you free of charge.
Sound healing and sound meditation. Sound healing and sound meditation.
MEE Active and the Active & Healthy program have come together to offer
1 SEPTEMBER 2021 14 SEPTEMBER 2021 you instant access to the Meant to Move online program and 12 week
Women’s health issues – what can I watch for Women’s health issues – what can I watch for follow along program for free.
and how can I keep well? and how can I keep well?
6 OCTOBER 2021 12 OCTOBER 2021 Our goal is to make fitness fun and engaging, for you to learn more about
EFT – what is tapping and how can you use it? EFT – what is tapping and how can you use it? your amazing body, becoming stronger, fitter and thriving!
3 NOVEMBER 2021 9 NOVEMBER 2021 Find out more at meeactive.com.au
Essential oils for health and relaxation. Essential oils for health and relaxation.
1 DECEMBER 2021 14 DECEMBER 2021 Free
Understanding depression – helping Understanding depression – helping
someone you love. someone you love.
2 FEBRUARY 2022 8 FEBRUARY 2022
Nutrition – some simple diet changes that Nutrition – some simple diet changes that
make a difference. Bring your favourite make a difference. Bring your favourite
healthy recipe. healthy recipe.
2 MARCH 2022 8 MARCH 2022
Natural remedies – from our grandmothers, Natural remedies – from our grandmothers,
bring your favourite. bring your favourite.
6 APRIL 2022 12 APRIL 2022
Mindfulness – building it into your daily life. Mindfulness – building it into your daily life.
4 MAY 2022 10 MAY 2022
The feminine creative – spirit for those of us The feminine creative – spirit for those of us
who don’t think we are creative. who don’t think we are creative.
1 JUNE 2022 14 JUNE 2022
Supplements and vitamins – making sense of Supplements and vitamins – making sense of
all the options. all the options.
7 JULY 2022 13 JULY 2022
Self massage/acupressure and reflexology – Self massage/acupressure and reflexology –
working with your body. working with your body.
20 City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy 2021– 22 Program 21ACTIVE MOVEMENT
Pilates
Pilates is a form of low-impact exercise that aims to strengthen muscles while TUESDAY over 50s and seniors 9am WEDNESDAY 5.30pm
improving postural alignment and flexibility. Pilates moves can help improve Burleigh Heads $10 – $12.50 Burleigh $5
strength, teach body awareness and good posture, and help to relieve back pain. Burleigh Heads RSL Hall, BR Burleigh Waters Community BR
8 Sixth Avenue Centre, Christine Avenue
Active & Healthy Pilates Spirit Dance World, Mihoko Michelle Joosep
Mat based classes incorporate Pilates exercises to promote mobility of the spine and lengthening of M 0405 089 891 M 0413 511 279
muscles while focussing on the breath to give you a relaxing and lengthening session that will leave
you feeling rejuvenated. TUESDAY 9am THURSDAY 45 minutes 5.15pm
Burleigh Heads $4 Palm Beach $5
MONDAY 9am MONDAY 45 minutes 9.30am Eleventh Avenue Community
Fradgley Hall, Park Avenue book online
Miami $5 Burleigh (includes free nanny) $4 Space, Eleventh Avenue
BR
Ed Hardy Park, Kelly Avenue BR Burleigh Waters Community book online Simone Sukha
(meet at the park area just north of Get Raw, Simone Kelly
Centre, Christine Avenue M 0408 284 343
North Burleigh SLSC) M 0415 578 114
Get Raw, Simone Kelly W getraw.com.au
Pilates & Co M 0415 578 114 SATURDAY 7am
E roz@pilatesandco.com.au W getraw.com.au
W pilatesandco.com.au TUESDAY 6pm Upper Coomera $5
WEDNESDAY 9am Upper Coomera Community BR
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY 5pm Centre, 90 Reserve Road,
MONDAY 9.15am Labrador $4 Tues
Ormeau $5 corner Abraham Road
FRIDAY 9am Labrador Community Hub, $8 Wed
Ormeau Community Centre, BR 57 Billington Street Hayley’s Pilates, Hayley Gulley
Robina $12 BR
3 Cuthbert Drive M 0451 050 215
Newlife Church, 4 Greenwich Court Deeann Morris
Hayley’s Pilates, Hayley Gulley M 0414 671 262
Kym Duncan
M 0451 050 215 SATURDAY 7.30am
M 0417 750 386
WEDNESDAY 7am Mudgeeraba $5
MONDAY 6pm
MONDAY 9.30am Helensvale $5 Cuddihy Park, 1 Swan Lane
FRIDAY 9am
Robina $4 Helensvale Community Centre, BR Michele Joosep
Carrara Free Discovery Drive
Robina Community Centre, BR M 0413 511 279
Carrara Community Centre, book online
196 Robina Town Centre Drive Kylie Paterson
Nielsens Road BR
Sway Bar Pilates, Linda Harrison M 0403 776 653 SATURDAY 7.30am
M 0416 920 550 Essence of Living Surfers Paradise Free
P 5526 6600 WEDNESDAY 9.30am HOTA Parklands,
MONDAY 9.30am W essenceofliving.com.au 135 Bundall Road
Nerang $5
(meet next to the lakeside playground)
Pacific Pines $4 Nerang Bicentennial Community
Pacific Pines Community Centre, TUESDAY 8.30am Centre, 833 Southport Nerang Road Lissome Physiotherapy
136–160 Pacific Pines Boulevard Labrador Free Yoga & Pilates with Priya P 5539 9032
Zen Soul Life, Madonna Labrador Community Hub, M 0450 407 660
M 0403 643 601 57 Billington Street
Zen Soul Life, Madonna
M 0403 643 601
22 City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy 2020 –21 Program Find out what’s on near you. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/activehealthy 23ACTIVE MOVEMENT
Pilates Dance
Active & Healthy sit fit Pilates Active & Healthy swing fit Active & Healthy drum and dance Zumba®
Perhaps you're starting Pilates for the first Join the latest fitness craze to hit the Gold for people with disabilities You CAN join the Zumba® craze too and keep
time, or haven't been doing much exercise in Coast. No partner required! Have fun while your whole body moving toward better health
recent years. This 45 minute class is performed Find your rhythm and connect to the beat of and a happier life. The Zumba® fitness program
getting fit, activating the mind and the body,
sitting and standing using chairs, no need to the drum in these fun and interactive drumming is designed for you to have fun and get fit
improving coordination and balance.
get up and down off the floor. workshops. These workshops combine through movement to Latin American music.
Swing fit will keep you smiling with a body percussion, brain gym, dance and Beginners are always welcome.
With a focus on mobility, breathing choreographed series of jazz and swing drumming games to enhance coordination,
and relaxation with lots of options and dance steps to the fabulous sounds of listening and gross motor skills. Modifications MONDAY 8am
modifications. Suitable for seniors, recovery big bands, jazz, neo swing and modern have been made to embrace the needs of
from injury, pregnancy or those living with MS, swinging sounds. those with disabilities. Robina $12
Parkinson's or other neurological conditions. Robina Community Centre, BR
MONDAY 7am (room 1.1) Robina Town
1ST TUESDAY OF MONTH 10.30am
WEDNESDAY 6pm Centre Drive
MONDAY rehab class 10.30am excluding December/January
Broadwater Parklands $5 Zumba with Kerrie
Robina $4 Broadbeach Free
Northern Pavilion, M 0434 393 459
Robina Community Centre, BR Cascade Gardens, BR
196 Robina Town Centre Drive Marine Parade (next door to 2730 Gold Coast Highway
Rotary White Chapel) MONDAY 6.30pm
Sway Bar Pilates, Linda Harrison Afro Groove
M 0416 920 550 Swing On It, Ray and Chrissy Keepance Merrimac $12
M 0431 726 300
M 0408 306 560 Merrimac State Primary School
(large hall), Gooding Drive
Lower back health Zumba with Shantelle
Conducted by an accredited exercise scientist, L.O.A.D – Lights Out and Dance Northern GC community M 0425 896 441
the class will include a gentle warm up You CAN dance like no one is watching, in this drum circle
followed by deep core conditioning exercises weekly, free-movement dance fitness session MONDAY, THURSDAY 9.30am
Open to all drummers, from beginners to
designed to encourage activation of the that allows you to dance your heart out in the Miami $10
experienced. Whether you play djembe,
musculature responsible for stabilising the dark, for the pure joy of dancing. Bring water Miami Beach Surf Life Saving
bongos, congas, doumbek/dabuka, timbales, BR
spine. This will be followed by a series of trunk and wear comfortable clothing. Club, 2 Hythe Street
bells, claves, hand pan or any other form of
mobility stretches, to cool down.
percussion instrument – you're welcome. It's Zumba with Kaz
MONDAY 7pm an opportunity to hang out and make music! M 0414 662 917
MONDAY 9.15am
Burleigh Heads $7
Labrador $3 Burleigh State School Hall, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY 6.30pm
BR 2ND SATURDAY OF MONTH 2pm – 4pm
Len Fox Park, Marine Parade BR Lower Gold Coast Highway
(meet in park opposite Robert Street) Helensvale $2 students Biggera Waters $12
Helensvale Cultural Centre, $5 adults Biggera Waters State School, BR
In Motion Health and Fitness, Brendan Junge THURSDAY 7pm Coombabah Road
M 0414 750 083 Sir John Overall Drive and $10 family
Runaway Bay $7 Lindfield Road, Helensvale BR Zumba with Robyn
Runaway Bay Youth Centre, BR M 0421 022 309
379 Oxley Drive Drumnoize, Long Bradley W bookwhen.com/zumbarobyn
M 0411 035 421
Karleen
E drumnoizeoz@gmail.com MONDAY 7pm
M 0429 600 707
W lightsoutanddance.com Ormeau $10
Ormeau Community Centre, $45/5 classes
3 Cuthbert Drive (corner $80/10 classes
Pascoe Road)
Rachael Somervell
M 0400 202 203
24 City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy 2021– 22 Program Find out what’s on near you. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/activehealthy 25ACTIVE MOVEMENT
Zumba /continued
TUESDAY 6.30pm FRIDAY 9.30am MONDAY, WEDNESDAY 9.30am WEDNESDAY 9.30am
SATURDAY 7.30am
Helensvale $15 Carrara $10 Runaway Bay $10
Helensvale State High School, BR Paradise Point $15 Carrara Indoor Stadium, BR Runaway Bay Community Centre, BR
243 Discovery Drive Paradise Point Community BR 296 Nerang-Broadbeach Road Lae Drive
(Activity Centre) Centre (large hall), Grice Avenue Ingrid Lopes Zumba with Jamie Lee
Zumba with Kass Zumba with Kass M 0415 929 176 M 0403 474 234
M 0409 495 608 M 0409 495 608
MONDAY 9am THURSDAY 8.30am
WEDNESDAY 9.15am FRIDAY 9.30am Runaway Bay $5 first visit Burleigh $6
THURSDAY 4.15pm Runaway Bay Community then $10 Burleigh Heads RSL Hall, 6th Avenue
Hope Island $5 first visit BR
Runaway Bay $10 Sanctuary Cove Golf and then $10 Centre, Lae Drive
Sharon Howlin
Gold Coast Performance Country Club, The Parkway Minako Luckett M 0405 534 842
Centre, 1 Sports Drive Minako Luckett M 0400 286 385
Minako Luckett M 0400 286 385 FRIDAY 8.30am
M 0400 286 385 TUESDAY 8.30am Paradise Point $10
THURSDAY 10.30am Paradise Point Community Centre BR
WEDNESDAY 6.30pm Zumba Gold® Tugun $6 (small hall), Grice Avenue
SATURDAY 8.15am Zumba Gold® is an hour class for active, Tugun Village Community BR Zumba with Jamie Lee
Clear Island Waters $12 older adults who are looking for a modified, Centre, Coolangatta Road M 0403 474 234
St. Vincent’s Primary School low impact Zumba® class that recreates the Sharon Howlin
(Casey Hall) Fairway Drive original moves you love but at a lower intensity. M 0405 534 842 FRIDAY 9.30am
Zumba with Shantelle Currumbin Waters $12
M 0425 896 441 MONDAY 8am MON, TUE, THUR, FRI, SAT 10am Elanora Community Centre, BR
Helensvale $10 Southport $5 Galleon Way
MONDAY 6.30pm Helensvale Community Centre BR Northern Pavilion Zumba with Kerrie
SATURDAY 8am (south hall), Discovery Drive Broadwater Parklands, M 0434 393 459
Gold Coast Highway
Upper Coomera $12 Zumba with Jamie Lee
Upper Coomera Community $5 first class M 0403 474 234 Keiko Kurosawa FRIDAY 9.15am
Centre, 90 Reserve Road $50/5 classes M 0423 083 939
Clear Island Waters $12
(corner Abraham Road) MONDAY 9am Casey Hall, 50 Fairway Drive BR
Zumba with Mel Carrara $12 TUESDAY 8.30am
Susana Pozzi
M 0421 978 155 Carrara Community Centre, BR Southport $10 M 0421 607 397
Nielsens Road Southport Bowls Club, BR
Susana Pozzi 2 Marine Parade FRIDAY 11.30am
THURSDAY 5.15pm
SATURDAY 8.30am M 0421 607 397 Zumba Gold with Carolyn Robina $12
M 0425 566 700 Robina Community Centre (room 1.1), BR
Tallebudgera $10
Tallebudgera State School Hall, MONDAY large hall 9.15am Robina Town Centre Drive
BR
492 Guineas Creek Road THURSDAY small hall 9.15am TUESDAY 10.30am Zumba with Kerrie
Paradise Point $12 THURSDAY 9.30am M 0434 393 459
Bree Rankin
M 0478 021 005 Paradise Point Community Robina $12
Centre, Grice Avenue Robina Community Centre, BR SATURDAY 9am
Zumba with Shantelle Robina Town Centre Drive
Ashmore $10
M 0425 896 441 Rovena Murray Ashmore State School Hall, BR
M 0405 989 280 Currumburra Road
Zumba with Jamie Lee
M 0403 474 234
26 City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy 2021– 22 Program Find out what’s on near you. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/activehealthy 27ACTIVE FITNESS
Group fitness
ACTIVE Active & Healthy group fitness classes
FITNESS Group fitness classes are a fun and interactive way to get fit and healthy. These sessions are a great
workout option for all ages and fitness levels, and will help to keep you motivated. Classes include
Fit bodies are strong bodies! This section is an array of activities including strength, cardio, boxing and functional fitness movements.
where you’ll find a great range of land and
aqua-based group fitness classes, including MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 6am MONDAY seniors 9.15am
running and walking sessions that will help Burleigh Heads $4 Varsity Lakes $3
you become fitter and stronger and lead to Rotary Park, The Esplanade (meet at Varsity Lakes Community Resource BR
a more enjoyable life. You CAN add ‘years northern end of Third Avenue carpark) Centre, Mattocks Road
to your life and life to your years’ with fun, Hunter Paltridge Focus Fitness, Norm
physical activities designed to improve your M 0413 083 501 M 0422 220 468
cardiovascular fitness whilst keeping your
mind active, strong and healthy too. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 6am MONDAY box fit 5.30pm
Surfers Paradise $5 Labrador $4
HOTA Parklands, 135 Bundall Road Harley Park, Marine Parade
(meet at playground by the lake) (meet next to the rotunda)
Richard Burton Matt Foster Deeann Morris
M 0412 010 291 M 0401 433 916 M 0414 671 262
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 6.15am MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 7am
Labrador $4 Ormeau Hills $15
Harley Park, Marine Parade Peachey Park, corner Tillyroen Road
(meet next to the rotunda) and Ormeau Ridge Road
Deeann Morris Bfitter Today, Benjamin
M 0414 671 262 M 0468 409 620
MONDAY 7.30am TUESDAY, THURSDAY 5am
Mudgeeraba $3 Southport $15
Firth Park, Somerset Drive Broadwater Parklands, Marine
Parade (meet at the gym equipment just
Focus Fitness, Norm north of aquatic centre)
M 0422 220 468
Focus Fitness, Norm
M 0422 220 468
MONDAY fit for purpose 9.30am
Oxenford $5
Oxenford-Coomera Community BR
Centre, 25 Leo Graham Way
Oxenford-Coomera Community Youth Centre
M 0412 682 008
Find out what’s on near you. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/activehealthy 29Group fitness /continued ACTIVE FITNESS
Active & Healthy park gym Move Strong
TUESDAY, THURSDAY summer 6am WEDNESDAY 7.30am Learn how to use the outdoor gym facilities Designed and led by an accredited
TUESDAY, THURSDAY winter 6.15am and get a good workout in this progressive exercise scientist, Move Strong is a holistic
Mudgeeraba $10
SATURDAY 7.30am fitness and strength class. Includes a program incorporating resistance training,
Firth Park, Somerset Drive
combination of strength, functional fitness Pilates, cardio and more. It delivers a great
Broadbeach $15
Focus Fitness, Norm and cardio training that is tailored to your workout – enhancing balance, coordination,
Fitness on the Run, Moana Park BR M 0422 220 468 ability level. cardiovascular health and muscular
Shopping Centre, Shop 13,
1 Kalimna Drive strength – in an encouraging, socially
WEDNESDAY 9am TUESDAY 6am connected environment. Move Strong will
Fitness on the Run, Janet help you develop a body ready and able to
M 0418 759 813 Maudsland $4 Southport $4
Broadwater Parklands, Marine combat the rigours of daily life!
E info@fitnessontherun.com.au Park beside CWA Coomera Hall,
161 Maudsland Road Parade (meet at the outdoor gym just
north of Aquatic Centre) MONDAY 7am
TUESDAY nervous newbies 8.30am Enhance your Life PT, Alison Pryce
Focus Fitness, Norm Parkwood $3
Runaway Bay $4 M 0415 753 930
M 0422 220 468 Abbott Park, Parkwood Boulevard
Runaway Bay Youth Centre, BR
379 Oxley Drive WEDNESDAY move with ease 9.30am
TUESDAY 9.15am
MEE Active, Rachelle Oxenford $2 Active & Healthy bootcamp
M 0403 163 201 Oxenford-Coomera Community Labrador $3
BR A supportive group for fitness, laughter and
Youth Centre, 25 Leo Graham Way Len Fox Park, Marine Parade (meet in
you get to witness amazing sunrises each park area opposite Robert Street)
TUESDAY, THURSDAY fun fit 9am Oxenford-Coomera Community Youth Centre morning. The 45 minute session will take you
P 5529 8087 through a range of cardio, strength, HIIT and
Labrador $5 TUESDAY 10.30am
M 0412 682 008 functional fitness exercises to get you fitter,
Harley Park, Marine Parade
(meet next to the rotunda)
stronger and healthier. Ashmore $3
Apex Park, 147 Cotlew Street
WEDNESDAY 10am
Deeann Morris WEDNESDAY 6am
Southport $5 In Motion Health and Fitness, Brendan Junge
M 0414 671 262 Coolangatta $5 M 0414 750 083
Southport Community Centre,
Queen Elizabeth Park, Marine Parade BR
Lawson Street
(meet out the front of the Coolangatta SLSC)
TUESDAY all ages circuit 9.30am
Lee Lee Ong
Oxenford $5 M 0499 113 088 Epic Pro Fitness, Caroline Move Strong – on the mat
Oxenford-Coomera Community E Ongleelee71@gmail.com M 0466 372 211
BR Move Strong – on the mat is a program with a
Centre, 25 Leo Graham Way W epicprofitness.mypthub.net/3/p/136200
Pilates feel. Creatively incorporating resistance
THURSDAY 7am training, cardio and more, makes it a unique
Oxenford-Coomera Community Youth Centre
and rewarding fitness experience. Designed to
M 0412 682 008 Robina $4 compliment Move Strong, it will enhance your
Robina Common, balance, coordination, cardiovascular health
45 Ron Penhaligon Way and muscular strength – in an encouraging,
TUESDAY 7am, 7.30am
FRIDAY 8.15am, 8.45am Focus Fitness, Norm socially connected environment.
Miami $10 for M 0422 220 468
THURSDAY 9am
Landau Court Park, 30 min
Landau Court BR Benowa $3
Gold Coast Regional Botanic
Soul Torque, Tania Gardens, 230 Ashmore Road
M 0429 119 526
In Motion Health and Fitness, Brendan Junge
M 0414 750 083
30 City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy 2021– 22 Program Find out what’s on near you. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/activehealthy 31Group fitness /continued ACTIVE FITNESS
Active GC Epic Pro Fitness group fitness Tallebudgera Leisure Centre
Welcome to our market leading Active-8 With over 10 classes a week, including a range Help your mind and body become stronger by tapping into the wide range of activities on offer at
outdoor group fitness session packed full of of yoga, HIIT, boxing, circuit and strength the Tallebudgera Leisure Centre. There are different types of classes to suit people of all levels of
exercises to shed kilos, strengthen the body classes. Epic Pro Fitness is a supportive ability, so come along, check out the program and enjoy a drink in the café.
and get you in great shape. Our sessions are community that uses fitness and mindset
Various class prices from $3.90.
fun, engaging and include a combination of to help overcome physical and emotional
strength (weights), body weight cardio and challenges. We do this through a balanced
Bookings required BR
boxing to provide the complete full body and realistic approach that enriches lives and
workout without placing excessive strain on equips you with tools to help sustain long term Tallebudgera Leisure Centre
your joints. First session is free. healthy lifestyles. 1525 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach
P 5669 2100
MONDAY TO SATURDAY 6am, 5pm
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY 6pm
WEDNESDAY 6am Coolangatta $15 ACTIVITY
Epic Pro Fitness, 20 Binya Avenue BR
Hope Island $10 per
MONDAY 8am WEDNESDAY 9.30am
Cova Park, 40 Cova Boulevard class
Epic Pro Fitness, Caroline BeneFitt – group exercises designed to Strength and Mobility – an emphasis on
M 0466 372 211 increase muscular endurance, coordination muscular activation strengthening the joints
TUESDAY, THURSDAY 6am W epicprofitness.mypthub.net/3/auth and mobility. and improving mobility.
Paradise Point $10
Paradise Point Parklands, MONDAY 9.30am THURSDAY 8am
The Esplanade
KUVX Health and Fitness Totally Toned – a high energy, high intensity Balanced Body Circuit – circuit training using
Want to get stronger and fitter but have no interval training environment, working with a variety of new and exciting methods to spice
TUESDAY 5pm your classmates. up our routine.
time to exercise? KUVX offers 30 minute
Helensvale $10 intense group sessions guaranteed to prove
The Surrounds Leisure Centre, you CAN achieve great results by encouraging TUESDAY 8am THURSDAY 9.30am
Country Club Drive (meet in the park) and motivating each other to exercise. Cardio-Fit – a series of anaerobic and aerobic Circuit Strong – longer strength training
Active GC, Keith Webb Great cardio exercises that will burn fat, build drills to condition your cardiovascular fitness. session to improve whole body’s strength and
M 0438 890 379 muscle and increase cardio fitness. All fitness bone density.
W activegc.com.au levels are welcome to join in, even if you’re TUESDAY 9.30am
just starting out. Everyone works to their own FRIDAY 8.30am
potential and all ages are welcome. Every Effort – focuses on training the brain as
well as the body and consists of group boxing, HIIT – an advanced class focusing on high
agility drills and courses. Aims to increase intensity training while burning extra calories
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY 6am coordination and the ability to connect the through strength and conditioning.
TUESDAY, THURSDAY 4.45pm, 5.30pm mind to the body.
FRIDAY 5.30pm
SATURDAY 6.30am FRIDAY 9.30am
WEDNESDAY 8am
Helensvale $15 Lower Body Strength – exercises to gain
Helensvale State Primary (1st session FabFit – group class specifically focused strength in your lower body increasing bone
School, 8 Lindfield Road free) on toning the glutes, thighs and abs. This density and balance.
class is coach-led with all participants on
KUVX, Mick Ward their own mat completing exercises using
M 0402 835 627 their body weight.
E mick@kuvx.com.au
32 City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy 2021– 22 Program Find out what’s on near you. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/activehealthy 33ACTIVE FITNESS
Outdoor fitness equipment Aquatic fitness
Be challenged working out in the great outdoors with a range of fitness equipment
at these local parks. Put your strength to the test at the new state of the art outdoor Exercising in water builds cardiovascular stamina, strength, and flexibility. It also
gyms at Broadwater Parklands, Southport and Rudd Park, Burleigh. helps burn body fat, increase circulation and speed up rehabilitation after illness or
These outdoor fitness areas provide a range of static equipment for body weight and functional injury. It does this by gently healing muscles and joints as they regain their strength.
movement exercises including people in wheelchairs. The Rudd Park facility is the largest outdoor
fitness area installed on the Gold Coast and caters for group circuit routines, slacklining and individual
calisthenics activities. Active & Healthy aqua TUESDAY Apr – Oct 8.30am only
TUESDAY Nov – Mar 7.30am, 8.30am
Aqua is an impact free class designed to
Ashmore Main Beach Paradise Point Palm Beach $3.90
improve balance, agility, posture, flexibility
Glenmore Park, Lot 8 Ashmore Road Philip Park, Lot 318 Seaworld Drive Paradise Point Parklands,
The Esplanade and core strength. These entry-level classes Tallebudgera Leisure Centre,
Sun Valley Park, Rear 82 Parasol Street Mermaid Beach 1525 Gold Coast Highway
introduce beginners to base moves and fitness
Benowa Ken Mansbridge Park, Peerless Avenue Pimpama
development activities in the water in a safe, Tallebudgera Leisure Centre
Scenic Park, Bamboo Avenue Gainsborough Parklands,
Merrimac Great Sandy Circuit supportive and inclusive environment. P 5669 2100
Biggera Waters Stoner Family Park, 70 Merridown Drive
Reedy Creek
Quota Park, Marine Parade Miami MON, TUE, THUR, FRI 9.30am (45 min) THURSDAY 8.30am
Southern Skies Park, Southern
Broadbeach Ed Hardy Park, The Esplanade Skies Ave MON, TUE, THUR, FRI 10.30am (30 min) Southport $5
Pratten Park, Old Burleigh Road Justins Park, Lot 207 The Esplanade Wonga Park, 31 Cowell Drive WEDNESDAY 5pm (45 min) Gold Coast Aquatic Centre,
Broadbeach Waters Mudgeeraba Robina Upper Coomera $3 (30 mins) Marine Parade
Albert Park, 180 Monaco Street Franklin Flats Parkland, Dowson Esplanade Jack Wilson Park, Cheltenham Drive Upper Coomera Community $5 (45 mins)
Boronia Park, 147 Allambi Avenue Woodlands Park, 84 Swanton Drive Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
Lake Lomandra Park, Olympus Drive Centre, 90 Reserve Road
P 5582 8282
Burleigh Heads Nerang Robina Common, adjacent 165 Ron
Penhaligon Way Upper Coomera Aquatic Centre
Justins Park, The Esplanade Swift Park, 11 Centurion Crescent
P 5582 9325
Reg Chesters Park, The Esplanade Ormeau Southport
Rotary Park (Burleigh), The Esplanade Daylesford Park, Daylesford Circuit Broadwater Parklands North, near Aqua fitness outdoors
Bathing Pavilion, Marine Parade, TUESDAY 9.45am (45 min)
Rudd Park, 28 Goodwin Terrace Norfolk West Reserve, 15 Katunga Circuit opposite Nind Street Enjoy this unique aqua fitness class offered
Peachey Park, 2 Peachey Road Nerang $5 in the beautiful swimming lagoon at Harley
Burleigh Waters James Overell Park, Brighton Parade
Coronet Park, 48a Grebe Place Pincally Crescent Park, Pincally Crescent Nerang Aquatic Centre, Park. This class is a great full body workout
Steiglitz Martin Street with very little resistance. It is suitable for all
Carrara Stewarts Park (Ormeau), Stewarts Road Charlie Hammel Park,
ages and fitness levels. Participants should be
Boonooroo Park (Central), 7 Hickey Way Ormeau Hills 350 Cabbage Tree Point Road Nerang Aquatic Centre
confident swimmers.
Emerald Lakes Park, Lakeside Drive Big Blue Gum Park, River Run Circuit Surfers Paradise P 5578 1976
Jade Stone Park, 12 Jade Stone Court Coogera North Conservation Reserve, HOTA – Home of the Arts Park Area,
Landsdowne Drive 135 Bundall Road MONDAY, FRIDAY Oct – Apr 7.15am
Coolangatta TUESDAY 11am (30 min) TUESDAY, THURSDAY Oct – Apr 6am
Coogera South Conservation Reserve, Surfers Paradise Esplanade, FRIDAY 10.30am (30 min)
Roughton Park, Opp 74 Musgrave Street 2 Wollombi Avenue 60 The Esplanade Labrador $3 (Mon)
Coombabah Mudgeeraba $3 Harley Park, Ian Dipple Lagoon, $5
Oxenford Tallai
Nolan Park, 53a Sidney Nolan Drive Damian Leeding Memorial Park, Ingles Park, Old Coach Road Mudgeeraba Aquatic Marine Parade BR
Helensvale Watersport Lane Centre, Robert Street
Upper Coomera Deeann Morris
Discovery Park, 84 Discovery Drive Gaven State School Public Playground,
212 Universal Street Abraham Park, 90 Reserve Road Mudgeeraba Aquatic Centre M 0414 671 262
Helensvale Rugby Park, 239 Discovery
Drive Weka Parklands, Binstead Way Upper Coomera Adventure Parklands, P 5530 5288
221 Reserve Road
Robert Dalley Park, 3a Dalley Park Drive Pacific Pines
Varsity Lakes
Hope Island Pacific Pines Central Park, 149 Pacific
Pines Blvd Frascott Park, opp 23 Yodelay Street
Sickle Park, 13 Sickle Avenue Varsity Central Park, Lake Street
Jacobs Well Palm Beach
Rockview Public Park, Gold Coast Hwy Yatala
Riesenweber Park, 27 Bay Drive Sears Road Reserve, 22 Sears Road
Ronnie Long Park, 1505 Gold Coast Hwy
Labrador
Len Fox Park, Marine Parade
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