Are you ready to move Canberra?
How will you move it Canberra?
We are calling all Canberrans to find ways to move more each day.
There’s no denying it, we like to move it here in Canberra.
Getting at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day is vital for the overall health and wellbeing of all Canberrans, so we challenge all of Canberra to move more! Whether you are trying something new, reigniting a passion for something you have done before or adding a little extra to your routine, we can all move more for our health.
In fact, *71.5% of ACT adults (15 years +) are active 3 or more times per week, and we beat out the rest of the country as the most active jurisdiction, with walking and cycling by far considered our most popular activities.
And while we are largely an active bunch, there are many Canberrans that are still not moving or not moving enough to meet the national guidelines.
Getting active and trying something new has never been easier at one of our leisure centres – Stromlo Leisure Centre, Gungahlin Leisure Centre, Lakeside Leisure Centre and Canberra Olympic Pool.
Dive into the pool, join a group exercise class or hit a session in the gym – whether you are trying something new or adding a little extra to your routine now is a great time to get started.
Click below to find out more about the programs and facilities at your nearest venue.
Mega Group Exercise Class
Join us on Tuesday 19th March
You could win a free 6-month membership!
Get in early and join us for our Mega Group Exercise Class as we officially kick off our Move It Campaign. We are aiming to be the largest group exercise class that Canberra has seen!
This FREE session held near Gungahlin Leisure Centre will get your heart rate going while having fun.
More of a swimmer? Come along to join the Australian Paralympic Swim Team in a training session.
Move It Challenge
Move it with us on Saturday 23rd March
Mark your calendar for Saturday 23rd March to help us get to 10,000 active minutes! Get involved at Stromlo, Gungahlin, and Lakeside Leisure Centres with over 20 free activities and sessions.
Upon achieving our goal of 10,000 active minutes, we will donate $10,000 to a local community initiative via the Belgravia Foundation supporting the underrepresented communities of ACT with free swimming and water safety lessons. Not a bad incentive to get moving, right?
Come and try one of our free sessions or move it your way in our pool or gym. Be sure to log your active minutes with us!
Venues Near You
*Reference: Canberra Next Move ’23-’28 strategy released by ACT Government in 2022