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Prime Strength - Get Active in Darebin

Reservoir VIC · FREE · Fitness Training

Prime Strength at Reservoir Leisure Centre is a small-group gym class for older adults, limited to ten participants. Slower-paced guided circuit training uses beginner-friendly exercises, with time to move at an individual pace. No experience is necessary.This activity is part of the Get Active in Darebin Spring 2026 programme, which...

Stamina - Get Active in Darebin

Reservoir VIC · FREE · Fitness Training

Stamina at Reservoir Leisure Centre is a 45-minute total-body interval workout. Activities vary weekly and can include running, circuits, boxing, step, spin bikes and weights, interspersed with recovery breaks. Low-impact options without jumping are available.This activity is part of the Get Active in Darebin Spring 2026 programme, which runs from...

Aboriginal Women Only Water Session - Get Active in Darebin

Reservoir VIC · FREE · Fitness Training

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women can join gentle movement and exercise sessions in the hydrotherapy pool at Reservoir Leisure Centre. An experienced swim instructor leads the 45-minute activity, with time in the spa and steam room also available.This activity is part of the Get Active in Darebin Spring 2026...

Intro to Rezfit - Get Active in Darebin

Reservoir VIC · FREE · Fitness Training

Intro to Rezfit at Reservoir Leisure Centre offers small-group functional training using cardio exercises, free weights, kettlebells, battle ropes and TRX. Adults aged 18 years and above can learn exercises and experience the gym. All fitness levels are welcome.This activity is part of the Get Active in Darebin Spring 2026...

6 Free Meditation Apps to Try for Daily Mindfulness

05 Oct 2026 · 5 min read

A meditation app does not need a monthly subscription. These six apps offer free guided sessions, timers, beginner courses and mindfulness tools. Compare their free access and teaching styles, then read what research says about stress, sleep, compassion and chronic pain. The guide also explains how to begin with a...

How Behavioural Science Helps You Choose the Right Gym

14 Sep 2026 · 5 min read

A gym can look impressive and still be hard to keep using. Behavioural research and Australian stories point to a simpler test: can you reach it easily, enjoy the session, ask for help and return after a break? Julie Dickson's experience and an Auslan-led Queensland gym show how support can...

Push-Up Challenge and Mental Health — What Research Shows

01 May 2026 · 6 min read

Every June, tens of thousands of Australians take on the Push-Up Challenge — a 24-day event pairing daily push-up targets with mental health facts. A University of Melbourne study tracking over 42,000 participants found the challenge led to significant reductions in depression and anxiety symptoms, and made participants twice as...