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    The key to staying motivated is finding something you enjoy, which is why we offer a huge range of classes for all ages and fitness levels at Macleod Recreation and Fitness Centre.

    We hold over 80 classes every week in our group fitness rooms, with a variety of exercise intensity and styles. Classes range from 15 to 55 minutes in duration. Classes are open to our members and casual visitors (see our casual prices).

    Explore our class descriptions below to find one that's right for you.

    You can book into a class using our group fitness timetable.

    Active Adults

    This class is designed to challenge your balance, flexibility, strength and co-ordination, to support staying functionally strong as we age gracefully. All abilities and fitness levels welcome.
    Adult Gymnastics

    Our adult gymnastics classes cater for everyone, from beginners to current or ex-gymnasts who want to practice their skills. This educational and fun program will help you improve your strength, core stability, mobility, spatial awareness and balance. For more information, please click on the link. *Participants must be 16 years or over*
    Les Mills BodyPump™

    Barbell workout for anyone looking to get lean, toned and fit. Using weights with lots of repetition, it challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best strength training exercises matched with great music.
    CircHIIT

    A mix of strength training and high intensity intervals with weights and body weight exercises. Be challenged by the variety!
    Core Circuit

    A combination of high and low intensity exercises focusing on the core. Uses a range of equipment including barbells, dumbbells, steps, and even body weight exercises to help burn fat and improve cardiovascular health.
    Core

    A 15 minute targeted workout that will burn your abs and glutes in short time.
    Cycle

    A indoor cycle journey, choreographed to inspirational music and coached by an instructor who will guide you through a series of sprints, climbs & attacks. Riders can work at their own pace or keep up with the pack.
    Full Moon Meditation

    Held every second Friday of the month, this class will help you practice the art of mindfulness. The practice of mindfulness will help you achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state. Entry for non members is via a gold coin donation to our Open Doors Program. Members are welcome to donate if able to.
    HIIT

    An intense high-energy workout combining resistance and body weight movements, this class will test your fitness and heart rate. Using interval training as a foundation, it involves periods of working hard and then recovering in rest period, ready for another round!

    Kettlebell

    A demanding whole body workout using the kettlebell in a variety of dynamic movements to build strength, stamina and improve flexibility and joint strength.

    Mobility

    By incorporating slow, dynamic movements focused on stretching and releasing of the muscles and joints, this class will greatly improve your mobility, flexibility, balance and posture.
    Pilates

    Focuses on strengthening and stabilising the muscles around the core and hip regions. This promotes correct posture, spinal alignment, and overall stronger functional bodies.
    Reformer Pilates

    Reformer Pilates is a whole body workout. It's designed to improve strength and boost flexibility, balance, posture and coordination. The reformer is a bed-like machine that moves back and forward and features functionalities (i.e. springs) to increase resistance as you workout.
    Strength for Seniors

    Instructor-led, supervised gym session with fellow seniors, culminating in a 15 minute group activity, run by the class instructor. A great way to stay fit, strong, healthy and social! Please contact reception before attending the class.
    Special Forces

    A challenging group training session combining the principles of strength and cardiovascular training with equipment not usually utilised in the gym environment. There is always hard work and laughter to be found in this class.
    Strength Squad

    Feel the burn as you challenge your muscles in this resistance based class. This class will utilize various equipment and movements to help you improve exercise technique, increase your strength and have fun all at the same time!
    Strength Technique

    Focus in on learning and improving the way you perform certain strength exercises with guided tips and technique correction along the way.
    Les Mills Tone

    Combines blocks of strength, cardio and core training into one complete workout. Participants build fitness and strength while improving energy levels, flexibility, balance, agility and core strength.
    Virtual Cycle

    A virtual instructor led experience that will have your heart rate up quickly. Follow along to the on screen prompts and coaching instructions to have a great workout!
    Yoga

    Move mindfully and deliberately into different poses that work your strength and flexibility. Combined with focusing on relaxation and mindfulness at the same time, you will leave feeling refreshed, strong and free in body and mind.
    Youth Strength

    This 30 minute class will focus on resistance training and improvement of technique in a fun and safe environment. Participants aged 12 to 18 years old.
    Zumba

    A combination of fitness and dance moves, choreographed to high energy Latin and international music. A great way to have fun and get fit at the same time.
    • Group fitness class guidelines
      • Please be early, late entry is not permitted
      • Be prepared with your workout gear, towel and water bottle
      • Be respectful and supportive of your fellow participants and our talented instructors
      • Be upfront with your instructor about any physical limitations or injuries you may have, especially if you're pregnant
      • Let the instructor know if it’s your first time in a fitness class
      • The minimum age to attend group fitness is 12 years
      • If you need to leave early, do so in a way that won’t impact others or the flow of the class
      • Please put your equipment away after the class
    • Are group fitness classes child-friendly?

      Some of our group fitness classes are open to children between the ages of five and 16 years old. This is to ensure that all demographics within the Banyule community can access our fantastic classes and benefit from them.

      There are a few things that we ask of parents bringing their children into our child-friendly classes. Please see our terms and conditions below.

      Terms and conditions

      • Children are to remain seated inside the group fitness room throughout the duration of the class
      • Instructors will give two warnings for children who are misbehaving, after which the instructor will ask the parent and child to leave the class
      • As to not distract the class, headphones must be used with entertainment such as iPad, laptops and hand-held videogames
      • No more than five children will be permitted in the child-friendly classes due to capacity limits
      • Children under five years will not be permitted into the child-friendly classes

      We ask that you please be mindful of these terms and conditions so that we can keep children safe and ensure that all patrons enjoy the benefits of exercise and have a great experience.

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