Exercise & Well-being
Fitness Sessions for Women
On Wednesdays and Fridays, from 10am to 11am a fitness class is held at Yeo Park. The classes cater for all levels of fitness and suits mothers who want to get fit. The outdoors class has proven to be very popular with varied routines for each session. As the program is held in a beautiful outdoors setting, women with young babies have been taking their babies and young children along with them.
Comments from Participants:
'Only this week I was feeling the pits and today, having been to the class this morning, I feel great. .......... Also, not only do I get to exercise in an environment that is understanding of having a baby (including having my bub with me so I can attend to her needs) I also get to talk to other mothers and get advice.'
'If everything else falls apart during the week, I have allocated time for the group as time for myself. It's something to which I look very much forward.'
One of the benefits of the program is that it is subsidised by Ashfield Council so that it is affordable to participants. The cost to attend each session is $7. For more information Nick on 0433 712 611 or Anthia 9716 1866.
Tai Chi in The Park
Ashfield Council has sponsored Tai Chi in the Park since October 2002. Each Wednesday (except public and school holidays) people meet at 10am in the Ashfield Park to practise the gentle movements of Tai Chi. Participants are guided by an accredited teacher through the graceful movements of this ancient Chinese exercise. The health benefits of practising Tai Chi are well documented and the practice is now seen as a valuable component of falls prevention programs. Because the movements are gentle, people of all ages, abilities and levels of fitness can take part. One of the special benefits of this program, is that participants have the opportunity to enjoy an activity outdoors surrounded by trees and open space. There is no charge to attend. Participants should wear comfortable loose clothing, shoes suitable for exercise, a hat, sun-screen and bring a bottle of water.
For more information about this program please contact Anthia on 9716 1866.
Fitter & Stronger (Saturdays @ Cadigal Room Ashfield Aquatic Centre)
This is a gentle exercise class that is held each Saturday morning from 9.15am to 10.15am at the Cadigal Room (next door to the Ashfield Aquatic Centre in Elizabeth Street). This initiative is held during school terms. The exercises offered, are gentle aerobics style using weights with an accredited SHARE Health instructor. Ashfield Council will offer a subsidy for Ashfield residents, some conditions apply.
For more information or to make a booking contact SHARE Health 9533 4422 or Anthia 9716 1866.
Table Tennis
In response to a phone call from a Haberfield resident at the end of last year, Council currently sponsors a weekly table tennis session in the Michael Maher Room at the Haberfield Centre, 78 Dalhousie Street Haberfield. All equipment is provided including bats. The group is well organised and encourages people of all ages to participate in an enjoyable past-time.
For more information contact Anthia on 9716 1866.
Active in Ashfield
There is always a lot to do in Ashfield, whether it’s playing tennis or soccer at the local park, social dancing in the Civic Centre, participating in theatre workshops, or swimming classes at the local pool.
Want to know what's available?
"Active in Ashfield" is a project by Ashfield Council aimed at encouraging local residents to get out and to get active! This doesn't just mean doing physical exercise - although this is one great way to do it. Getting active can be social and recreation-based too; either through a club, with a group of friends or partner, or by yourself. You can sign up for free Tai Chi classes, join a sporting club, take a walk through Ashfield Park, enjoy a bus outing or become a member of the local theatre group. We have put together a directory of local sport, recreational and social clubs to help you get involved.
Council has published a directory called the "Active in Ashfield Directory: Sport, Recreation and Social Activities in Ashfield". The directory has been published in English and Chinese.
Click below for a copy:
Active in Ashfield Directory (English)
Active in Ashfield Directory (Chinese)
This 20-page directory is your “one-stop” place for locating sporting clubs, fitness and community centres, exercise classes, social groups, sporting services for people with a disability and volunteer opportunities within the Ashfield Municipality. Key services in each area have been highlighted throughout the directory.