Exercising in your community.
Exercising is something that we all can do! Your physical strength, mobility, balance and fitness may determine your level of activity, but they do not have to stop you from exercising. In my experience, I have found that if you are struggling for motivation to get you up and out the door, find an exercise partner or join a group. In our local area, as well as many other areas you will find plenty of free exercise options.
One of my favourites is Parkrun, this is a free 5km running/ walking event every Saturday, commencing at 7 am in over 350 local parks across Australia. For those Parkrun addicts, Parkrun is also present in over 20 countries across the world. The beauty of Parkrun is that it is a safe event which caters for all abilities, whether you aiming to compete at the Olympics or you would rather walk your dog or push your child in the pram, everyone is welcome. The nearest Parkrun to Sunnybank Hills Podiatry is the Calamvale Parkrun, Calamvale Community Park, Formby Road. For more info go to www.parkrun.com.au
The Australian Heart Foundation Walking is the largest network of free community based walking groups in Australia, with over 1100 groups across the country. Groups range in size and walk at various times, days and durations. There are several groups in and around the Sunnybank Hills area, the closest being at the Calamvale Central Shopping Centre. The Calamvale group meets at 7 am, on Mondays to Fridays and walk for 45-60 minutes. Many of my clients from Sunnybank Hills Podiatry attend this group, particularly because it is indoors so the weather is never an issue, it is a very safe location (no cars, dogs, magpies or uneven surfaces to contend with) and they quite often catch up for a coffee afterwards. For more info go to https://walking.heartfoundation.org.au/
Another free or low-cost exercise option is the Brisbane City Council, Active and Healthy Events. These events include a large variety of group fitness classes as well as low-cost activities such as yoga, tai chi, group bike rides, Zumba, boxing or even aqua aerobics. For more info go to https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/things-to-see-and-do/outdoor-activities/active-and-healthy-events?trumbaEmbed=search%3Dpilates
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