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How many of you have a new years resolution to get fit? Or lose the extra kilos you gained over Christmas? Just like last year? How are you going to make this new years resolution work compared to last time around? You need to have a plan and a clear goal. The plan needs to have something different that is going to work for you. If you don’t have a plan, how are you going to achieve your goal?

Picking a form of exercise that is appealing to you and seems less of a chore is a good way to go. You need to be doing 30 minutes of exercise that gets your heart rate up most days of the week.

Group exercise is a great way of getting fit and not having to think about what exercises to do. We have lots of group classes in Keith to get you fit and into shape. I thought I’d write a list of all the available forms of group exercise on offer around the town.  Some of the following may appeal to you…

Want to shake it up with a bit of latin style? Fit for life runs Zumba classes. Zumba is aerobic dance, usually latin style dance. But don’t be scared its much easier than you think and loads of fun!

Over 50? Core dynamix run an over 50’s gym classes every day at 10:30am for only $9!! Fit for life runs Hands on Health classes on a Monday with a variety of exercises to get you puffing.

Aqua? There are pool fitness classes. Fun and easy to get a good work out without feeling like you are working too hard. Perfect if you find walking hard or painful or have arthritis. They are run by Core Dynamix on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.  Or you can go to the pool independently and swim or walk laps.

Gym? Both Core Dynamix and Fit for life can draw you up a personal program to help you get fit or lose weight. You can join a group or do an individual program. They both have men’s fitness groups also.

Want something more gentle? Good Country Physio run pilates classes on Mondays and Wednesdays at Vita Sana. This involves lots of strengthening exercises, stretching and builds your core strength.  I am the instructor for these classes and there are two levels - beginner/intermediate and advanced. 

Vita Sana run chi ball classes. They incorporate Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates and some meditation for a whole body workout. They run Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

After all this you might need a bit of quiet time for yourself. Leone Densley is running meditation classes at Vita Sana. Meditation has too many benefits to list but is a very beneficial thing in today’s busy lifestyle.

For the above classes in Keith contact:

Good Country Physio – 8755 1530

Fit for Life – Steph on – 0427 716 139

Core Dynamix – Bron or Corey on 8755 3335

Vita Sana – Kirralie on – 0408 856 003

Leone Densley – 0428 643 576

There are a range of exercise class options in Bordertown as well so check out the local paper for details.

Anna Brookman, Physiotherapist @ Keith clinic of Good Country Physiotherapy