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Have Fun & Feel Good

During August we’re encouraging people to move more and drink less! Sunday Sessions are here to help you push back against boozy weekends (whether it’s a big night out or just a few quiet ones) and make the most of Sunday.

So, we’re offering free exercise and wellbeing activities on Sunday mornings during August 2024 at the following participating recreation centres;

• Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre
• Aquahub Croydon
• Aquanation Ringwood
• Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre
• Boroondara Sports Complex
• Casey RACE
• Casey ARC
• Clayton Aquatic and Health Club
• Endevour Hills Leisure Centre
• Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre
• Knox Leisureworks
• Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre
• Monbulk Aquatic Centre
• Oakleigh Recreation Centre
• The Yarra Centre

Make the most of your Sunday.
Everyone is welcome and there is no cost to participate.

Access selected group activities held at participating neighbourhood houses. Activities include:

• Access to the gym and pool
• Yoga
• Pilates
• Body pump
• Cycle
• Boxing
• Zumba
• Pickleball
• HIIT and more!
  
  

Check out the interactive map on sundaysessions.org.au to find out what time activities are running near you.

Booking your spot to an activity will vary from centre to centre. So once you’ve chosen your activity, please see the booking details on their website.

Once you’ve registered your spot, it’s as easy as showing up. Just arrive 5-10 mins before the start of the activity, mention the Sunday Sessions program and the activity you’ll be joining to the friendly staff at reception.

Example: “Hello, I’m here for the Sunday Sessions program. I’ve signed up to the 9am Yoga class”.

Once the staff confirm your details, you’re free to join the activity.

If your recreation centre does not require you to pre-register, just arrive at the reception desk on the day and ask to sign-in as a Sunday Sessions participant.

It’s as simple as that!

There is a strong relationship between physical activity and level of alcohol use, as regular physical activity can significantly help you to decrease alcohol consumption.

Studies have shown the more physically active you are, the less you tend to drink. The natural release of dopamine you get from exercise prevents turning to the unnatural dopamine release alcohol provides you with.

When you start to drink less alcohol, your body receives a big boost in energy and motivation. This makes it easier to complete task and participate in physical activity.

For more information on the relationship between drinking and exercise follow this link: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/healthyliving/alcohol

There are many physical, mental and social benefits to drinking less alcohol. Drinking less improves mental health, better long-term physical health, and can help you to spend less money. For more information on the benefits of drinking less follow this link: https://adf.org.au/reducing-risk/alcohol/

On the unlikely event your chosen activity is at maximum capacity, please try booking for another Sunday instead. Even try another neighbourhood house. It’s a good idea to get in early to make sure you get a spot in the activity you’re interested in.

If you miss out, neighbourhood houses have other paid activities that you may like to explore.