Last updated March 2021. Details are correct at the time of printing. Please 4406 Physical Health Compass contact the provider for further information. Produced by: Healthy Lifestyle Team, Community Chronic Conditions Service, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service PHYSICAL HEALTH COMPASS – Sunshine Coast & Gympie Region, developed by the Sunshine Coast Hospital & Health Service 2 Acknowledgement The Physical Health Compass was developed by the Health Promotion Team, Community & Preventive Health Directorate, Sunshine Coast Hospital & Health Service. This publication is one of three volumes in the Health Compass series: Physical, Emotional & Social Health Compass. This publication was developed with input from consumers. Sunshine Coast Hospital & Health Service author: Jenny O’Dwyer, Senior Health Promotion Officer, Health Promotion Team, Community Chronic Conditions Service, Community & Preventive Health Directorate Disclaimer: Services and contacts listed in this publication are correct at the time of printing, but these may change without notice or be impacted by COVID restrictions. Please contact the provider to check availability and suitability prior to attending. The content presented is for your information only and is not a recommendation, nor an endorsement. Please self-select services right for you. This publication is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult a health care professional if you have questions or concerns. Updates: please send changes & additional listings to [email protected] so they can be shared in future editions. Version Control: Physical Health CompassvMar2021 Online version located at: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/1015402/schhs-physical-health-compass.pdf PHYSICAL HEALTH COMPASS – Sunshine Coast & Gympie Region, developed by the Sunshine Coast Hospital & Health Service 3 Contents Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Sunshine Coast ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Aqua Fitness ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7-11 Dancing .............................................................................................................................................................................. 12-27 Gentle Exercise .................................................................................................................................................................. 28-32 Strength & Stability ........................................................................................................................................................... 33-36 Tai Chi & Qigong ................................................................................................................................................................ 37-43 Walking .............................................................................................................................................................................. 44-48 Yoga .................................................................................................................................................................................... 49-61 Gympie .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 62 Aqua Fitness ............................................................................................................................................................................. 63 Dancing .............................................................................................................................................................................. 64-66 Exercise, Strength & Stability ............................................................................................................................................ 67-68 Tai Chi & Qigong ................................................................................................................................................................ 69-70 Walking .............................................................................................................................................................................. 71-72 Yoga .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 73 Services & Venues .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 74-82 PHYSICAL HEALTH COMPASS – Sunshine Coast & Gympie Region, developed by the Sunshine Coast Hospital & Health Service 4 Introduction Physical Health Compass Physical Health Compass is one of three volumes in the Health Compass series produced by the Sunshine Coast Hospital & Health Service, including Physical, Emotional & Social Health Compass. Physical Health Compass takes the hard work out of finding local, low-cost and low-impact physical activities to support healthy ageing. Activities are scheduled at a variety of locations across the Sunshine Coast & Gympie regions and include aqua fitness, dancing, gentle exercise, strength & stability, tai chi, qigong, walking and yoga. These activities were selected, as evidence suggests they improve balance, flexibility, stamina, mobility, coordination and strength. Whilst listings are correct at the time of printing, they may change without notice or be impacted by COVID restrictions. Please contact the provider to check availability & suitability of the activity , prior to attending. Point your health in the right direction Evidence shows that getting physically active at any stage of life, can improve health and prevent major illness. Adults that are active on a regular basis, enjoy longer and more independent lives, compared to inactive adults. Benefits of regular physical activity • Improved fitness, endurance, strength, balance, flexibility and mobility • Reduced risk of falls • Feeling and looking fitter • Increased self confidence • Prevention of disease • Improved management of diabetes, arthritis, pain, weight and blood pressure • Improved mental health and sleep How much physical activity is needed for health benefits? • Accumulate 150-300 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity each week (e.g. 30-60mins, 5 days/week) or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous physical activity each week, or an equivalent combination of both Top Tips • Doing any physical activity is better than doing none • Be active on most, preferably all days every week • Do muscle strengthening activities on at least 2 days each week • Gradually build up to recommended amounts of physical activity • Minimise the amount of time spent in prolonged sitting • Break up long periods of sitting as often as possible PHYSICAL HEALTH COMPASS – Sunshine Coast & Gympie Region, developed by the Sunshine Coast Hospital & Health Service 5 S U N S H I N E C O A S T PHYSICAL HEALTH COMPASS – Sunshine Coast & Gympie Region, developed by the Sunshine Coast Hospital & Health Service 6 AQUA FITNESS – SUNSHINE COAST Water-based exercise conducted in waist to chest deep pools. It involves simple moves to improve flexibility, stamina & strength. It is recommended for rehabilitation, pain management, circulation issues, arthritis & other chronic conditions. Place Cost Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Beerwah $5.50 casual 10.00am 5.30pm 11.00am 7.00am Aqua Fitness Check the cost of Aqua Aerobics Adult Fitness Aqua Aerobics Adult Fitness Aquatic Centre, Roberts Road classes with provider 1.00pm 12.30pm 9.00am 5494 0022 Aqua Aerobics Aqua Aerobics Aqua Aerobics [email protected] (low impact) (low impact) www.swimfit.com.au/our-centres/beerwah Buderim $5.50 casual 5.15am 5.00am 5.15am 5.00am 5.15am 6.00am 9.15am Aqua Fitness Check the cost of Adult Fitness Adult Fitness Adult Fitness Adult Fitness Adult Fitness Adult Fitness Aqua Aerobics Aquatic Centre, 44 Main Street classes with provider 7.15am 8.30am 7.15am 8.30am 7.15am 5445 6685 Aqua Aerobics Adult Fitness Aqua Aerobics Adult Fitness Aqua Aerobics www.swimfit.com.au/our-centres/buderim- 8.30am 8.30am 8.30am centre Adult Fitness Adult Fitness Adult Fitness 6.00pm 6.00pm Adult Fitness Adult Fitness Buderim Pool entry fee for U3A 1.00pm 11.15am Aqua Fitness members only Aquacise 2 Water Exercise Community Pool, Burnett Street 2.00pm 5478 1219 Contact: Sue – Aquacise 1 & 2 Aquacise 1 0432 914 035 Contact: Ros – Water Exercise www.u3asunshine.org.au/www/classes/ Buderim $15 casual 7.00am 7.00am 7.00am 7.00am 7.00am Aqua Fitness $99 concession for 10 Aquacise Aquacise Aquacise Aquacise Aquacise Goodlife Centre, 100 Buderim Pines Drive sessions 8.00am 8.00am 8.00am 8.00am 8.00am 5444 2126 Aquacise Aquacise Aquacise Aquacise Aquacise www.goodlife.org.au/ 12.00md 12.00md 12.00md