Cairns offers rejuvenated Active Living Program

Cairns Council’s new Active Living program commenced this week and aims to get people moving with 18 different fun, friendly and free fitness sessions.

New classes include Military Tropik Fitness, Dance Cardio, Power Pilates, and Resistance Training for Metabolic Fitness while old favourites such as Zumba and Aqua Zumba, Qigong, Seniors Fitness, Beach Volleyball and Bouldering remain on the program.

The outdoor exercise space along the Esplanade will host eight of the sessions, with the remaining classes spread across Cairns suburbs, including Edmonton, Gordonvale, Trinity Beach, Edge Hill, Manunda, and Brinsmead.

Cairns Mayor Bob Manning said the new program focused on mental health and wellbeing, and also reflected community interests and instructor availability adding "like any program, you need to constantly review and adapt in order to meet the demands of the community.

“We wanted to provide more variety and opportunities for people to try something new, while ensuring we delivered a good mix of activities so everyone can find something of interest.

“The Active Living program is part of Council’s strategy to build community wellbeing – incorporating physical activity combined with social interaction that promotes healthy lifestyle and boosts self-confidence.”

Qualified instructors delivering the free community sessions were professionals with extensive experience, able to modify sessions to accommodate all ages, all abilities and ensure inclusiveness for everyone.

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