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20 April 2009
Oakey gets behind free fitness
Local enthusiasm for the Energise free fitness and activity classes is growing rapidly with organisers recording solid participant numbers each week.
The community activity program, Energise, now runs four activity sessions in Oakey every week at various locations.
The activities include a Circuit Plus training class, two Walking Group sessions and a Tai Chi lesson. The classes are just one of the many free activities offered by Energise across communities in the Toowoomba region.
Energise is a Commonwealth funded project through the Department of Health and Ageing’s Healthy Active Australia Community and Schools grant program.
The program is delivered in the Toowoomba region by the Darling Downs Population Health Unit, Department of Communities (Sport & Recreation Services), Queensland Health, Safer Toowoomba Partnership Inc. and Toowoomba Regional Council.
The program’s aim is to promote fun, fitness and friendships amongst members of local communities. Energise program coordinator Kate Groves said the activities in Oakey had been popular from the very beginning when the program was first launched in March.
“The Oakey community have been very supportive and enthusiastic about the free fitness activities,” Ms Groves said.
“It goes to show that many people want to lead an active lifestyle and enjoy the social aspects of group activities.”
Circuit Plus: Every Monday 3.30pm - 4.30pm Gordon Park (Lorrimer Street)
Walking Groups: Every Monday and Thursday 8.00am - 9.00am Gordon Park (Lorrimer Street)
Tai Chi: Every Tuesday 8.00am - 9.00am Community Centre (Campbell St)
To find out more about the full program of activities, visit www.energise.org.au
Media enquiries: Heather Smith, 46161 977 or 0403 462 686