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During May we’re encouraging people to think about their relationship with alcohol. 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 May 2021 at the following participating centres;

• Ashburton Pool & Recreation Centre
• Boroondara Sports Complex
• Hawthorn Aquatic & Leisure Centre
• Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre
• Monash Aquatic & Recreation Centre
• Oakleigh Recreation Centre
• The Yarra Centre
• Monbulk
• Aquanation Ringwood
• Aquahub Croydon

Make the most of your Sunday.

Everyone is welcome and there is no cost to participate

Access selected group fitness activities held before 12pm at participating centres. Activities include:

• Yoga
• Pilates
• Boxing
• Body Pump
• Aquatics
• Cycling/Spin
• Zumba
• Tone
• Body Combat and more

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

Booking your spot to a class will vary from centre to centre. So please, once you’ve chosen your class, please see the booking-in details on your recreation centre website.

Once you’ve secured your spot, it’s as easy as showing up. Just arrive 10 mins before the start of the class, mention the Sunday Sessions program and the class you’ll be joining to our friendly reception team

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

Once reception sign you in, you’re free to join the class.

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

Participating in physical activity early on a Sunday morning provides a great opportunity to drink less on the Friday and Saturday nights before. Being active on a Sunday morning is also a great way to make the most of your weekend and start your week feeling fresh and active.

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://www.drinkaware.ie/facts/benefits-of-cutting-down

You are not permitted to suspend membership payments during March to attend Sunday Sessions. If you suspend your membership during March at your local recreation centre, you will not receive any midweek and Saturday benefits as well as gym access on Sunday. Sunday Sessions is a great opportunity to bring a friend along who has never been to the gym before to get involved in fun and free physical activities.

For more information about your membership – please speak to the staff at your recreation centre.

On the unlikely event your chosen class is at maximum capacity, the recreation centre may be able to provide you with access to use their other facilities. It’s a good idea to get in early to make sure you get a spot in the class you’re interested in. If the class is full, speak to the reception staff at the recreation centre about other chances to get active on Sunday Mornings.