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Class descriptions

All classes run for 45 minutes unless otherwise stated.

Strength-based

Strength-based classes are designed to improve lean muscle mass and bone density using weights like barbells, weight plates and bodyweight movements.

Strength-based classes

Class	Description
Les Mills Body Pump	BODYPUMP is a total body workout that will burn calories, shape and tone your entire body, increase core strength and improve bone health. Your instructor will coach you through the scientifically-backed moves and techniques, pumping out encouragement, motivation and great music – helping you achieve much more than on your own! Duration: 30 and 45 minutes \| Intensity: Moderate to Hard
Circuit	A motivating workout with a mix of cardio, strength and core exercises on a wide variety of equipment in a station-to-station format. Take it at your own pace and your intensity level
HIIT45	Experience high-energy interval training. Participants will use mixed equipment types to get a full-body hardcore workout! Skill level: Intermediate/Advanced
Max Strength	Increase functional and core strength and improve muscle tone using a combination of bars, dumbbells, kettlebells and bodyweight exercises
Max Combo	MAX out with our Combo class with the lot! Come prepared for this HIIT and MAX Strength hybrid session to provide an all-over cardiovascular and strength-building calorie-burning blast!

Fitness

However you like to move, we've got a class for you. Choose from HIIT, pilates, circuit, strength, yoga, aquatic fitness and many more.

Fitness classes

Class	Description
Les Mills Grit Series	The Les Mills Grit Series is a 30-minute high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout designed to improve strength and cardiovascular fitness and build lean muscle. This workout uses barbell, weight plate and body weight exercises to blast all major muscle groups. LES MILLS GRIT takes cutting-edge HIIT and combines it with powerful music and inspirational coaches who will be down on the floor with you, motivating you to go harder to get fit, fast. GRIT Strength: uses barbells, weight plates and bodyweight training to build lean muscle. GRIT Cardio: uses bodyweight training like plyometrics and cardio movements to challenge your fitness GRIT Athletic: combines GRIT Strength and Cardio with sports-inspired movements Duration: 30 minutes \| Intensity: Hard to Very Challenging
Strong Nation	STRONG Nation uses fast-paced rhythms like EDM, Hip-Hop, and fusion genres like Moombahton to get you 100% focused on the moves instead of counting reps. STRONG Nation combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to original music designed to match every move. Every squat, every lunge, and every burpee is driven by the music, helping you make it to that last rep and maybe even five more. Duration: 45 minutes & 30 minutes \| Intensity: Moderate
Les Mills Body Step	In a BODYSTEP workout, you can expect a mixture of upbeat, rhythmic stepping, with squat and lunge patterns to work the legs. Combine this with movements like burpees, push-ups and weight plate exercises, resulting in a fun, uplifting, full-body workout! Don't worry, there are heaps of options so that everyone leaves feeling successful. We play invigorating hit music and inject a whole lot of fun and personality along the way. Duration 30 & 45 minutes \| Intensity: Moderate to Hard
Boxing	Focusing on correct boxing technique and incorporating skills, drills and agility work. This full-body workout class is designed to get your heart pumping and the endorphins flowing. Duration: 45 minutes \| Intensity: Moderate to Hard
Zumba Fitness	A dance fitness workout set to Latin & International rhythms. Try Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia & more! Perfect for dancers and non-dancers alike. Duration: 45 minutes \| Intensity: Moderate
Zumba Gold/Toning	Zumba Gold/Toning is low impact and simple dance fitness workout. You will use light hand weights to tone and shape your body. This class is perfect if you are starting out and for older adults. Duration: 45 minutes \| Intensity: Low to Moderate

Wellbeing

Wellbeing classes like Yoga and Mat Pilates are designed to calm and centre the mind-body, including functional core training and stretching.

Wellbeing classes

Class	Description
Mat Pilates	Increase mind-body awareness through the practice of Mat Pilates. Improve posture, functional strength, balance, flexibility, coordination and performance. Feel longer, leaner and more relaxed. Duration: 45 minutes \| Intensity: Low to Moderate
Yoga	An ancient process to enhance body and mind. You'll learn the main postures (asanas), flexibility, basic breathing techniques (pranayama) and relaxation. Our traditionally trained teachers will carefully guide you through your practice. Duration: 60 to 75 minutes \| Intensity: Low to Moderate
Strong Flow Yoga	A combination of vinyasa (dynamic sequences with synchronised breath movement) and long holds in key asanas and postures. Challenge your body and mind while building strength & flexibility physically and mentally. Duration: 60 minutes \| Intensity: Moderate to Hard
Meditation	Can help relieve stress and create a peaceful and clear mind. Take care of your physical, mental and emotional health during these turbulent times. Suitable for beginners and experienced meditators Duration: 30 minutes \| Intensity: Low

Aqua fitness

Aqua classes build strength and aerobic fitness with a variety of movements using aqua dumbbells, noodles and body weight moves. Aqua classes include shallow water (chest-to-shoulder height) and deep water (suspended with a floatation belt).

Aqua fitness classes

Class	Description
Aqua	Aqua aerobics is suitable for all levels. Surrounded by water, you will push and pull using dumbbells and noodles to burn calories and tone up. Duration: 45 minutes \| Intensity: Moderate to Hard
Aqua Deep Water	In this deep-water aqua class, you will challenge your fitness and strength using water resistance to build muscle and lose weight. This class is no impact and is perfect for runners and off-season athletes. Duration: 45 minutes \| Intensity: Moderate
SwimFIT	In this swimming-based workout, you will develop cardiovascular conditioning and stroke power. Swim more efficiently and get fitter with our expert instructors, who will give you feedback on your technique. You must be a confident swimmer to join this class. Duration 55 minutes \| Intensity: Moderate to Hard

Class

Description

Aqua

Aqua aerobics is suitable for all levels. Surrounded by water, you will push and pull using dumbbells and noodles to burn calories and tone up.

Duration: 45 minutes | Intensity: Moderate to Hard

Aqua Deep Water

In this deep-water aqua class, you will challenge your fitness and strength using water resistance to build muscle and lose weight. This class is no impact and is perfect for runners and off-season athletes.

Duration: 45 minutes | Intensity: Moderate

SwimFIT

In this swimming-based workout, you will develop cardiovascular conditioning and stroke power. Swim more efficiently and get fitter with our expert instructors, who will give you feedback on your technique. You must be a confident swimmer to join this class.

Duration 55 minutes | Intensity: Moderate to Hard

Active adults

Designed for older adults with a focus on low-impact movement and low-risk activity at an achievable pace. These classes are about keeping fit while having fun and making friends.

Active adults

Class	Description
Active Adults	Active Adults classes are designed for those beginning exercises and older adults with a focus on low-impact movements and low-risk activity at an achievable pace. All active adult classes combine strength, cardiovascular and flexibility training for a holistic workout. These classes are about keeping fit while having fun and making friends. Duration: 45 minutes \| Intensity: Low to Moderate
Aqua for Active Adults	Aqua for Active Adults is designed for beginner and older exercisers. The low-impact movements combined with muscle and bone strengthening exercises will prompt long-lasting health, all while in a fun and social atmosphere. Duration: 45 minutes \| Intensity: Low to Moderate

Class

Description

Active Adults

Active Adults classes are designed for those beginning exercises and older adults with a focus on low-impact movements and low-risk activity at an achievable pace. All active adult classes combine strength, cardiovascular and flexibility training for a holistic workout. These classes are about keeping fit while having fun and making friends.

Duration: 45 minutes | Intensity: Low to Moderate

Aqua for Active Adults

Aqua for Active Adults is designed for beginner and older exercisers. The low-impact movements combined with muscle and bone strengthening exercises will prompt long-lasting health, all while in a fun and social atmosphere.

Duration: 45 minutes | Intensity: Low to Moderate

Small Group Training

Small Group Training (SGT) is a 30-minute session run by a gym instructor. SGT classes are exclusive to Active Fitness and Active Complete members only, with a maximum of six participants

Small Group Training classes

Class	Description
Active adults SGT	Tone and strengthen using the machines, light weights or bodyweight movements to improve bone density and maintain muscle mass
Circuit SGT	A mix of cardio, strength and core exercises on a wide variety of equipment in a station-to-station format. Take it at your own pace and your intensity level
Core SGT	Tone and strengthen the muscles that make up the 'core'. Designed to improve posture, strength and stability through the mid-section, pelvic floor and more
Core and balance	Core SGT plus the bonus of some essential balance exercises too. Great for all ages.
Cycle SGT	Get those legs moving and increase your cardiovascular fitness in this cycle session. Image yourself on a leisurely afternoon cycle down beach road with friends or cycling the Tour de France in the yellow jersey
Foam rolling and stretching SGT	These classes help release tension in the muscles, relieve muscle soreness and improve flexibility and range of motion
Functional SGT	Functional exercises train your muscles to work together and prepare them for daily tasks by simulating common movements you might do at home, at work or in sports
HIIT SGT	High-Intensity Interval Training uses repeated short high-intensity intervals of exercise followed by short rest periods to get you fit fast! Take it at your own pace
Strength SGT	Improve your technique and get strong doing these major lifts such as squats, presses and deadlifts