Uplift

A FREE 8 Week Active Wellness Program for young people aged 12-24. This fun program aims to help young people reconnect with their body and with others. All exercise is tailored to match the ability of the individual (regardless of fitness level), and each session incorporates chats on nutrition and mindfulness.... remembering that health is more than being physically fit or building muscle. The program is a partnership between YMCA and Bendigo Bank

NSW Health is committed to making exercise easy for all of us. They created Active & Healthy as a way of letting your fingers do the searching. A range of programs are being run across the Penrith, Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Lithgow  LGAs. Simply click through  and  type in your location, then you will find a range of activities to suit all fitness levels, energy levels and budgets.  Many activities are free others come at a small cost.

The Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre has been offering 'Seniors' fitness classes for local residents since October 2003. The Strengthening Exercise program developed at St George hospital after much research, has been an overwhelming success in the Mid Mountains with residents participating in weekly classes. Research suggests that resistance or strength training can improve strength, functional ability, balance and bone density. It can also reduce cardiovascular risk factors and depression. In other words, it can greatly assist residents to remain physically able and independent for longer. Participants also say how much they enjoy the company of others in the area. So, if you would like to give this program a go, give us a call at the Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre. Proudly sponsored by the Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre Bookings are essential.

PCYC has come a long way in recent years and offers a range of low cost fun and fitness activities for ALL ages. They host a program of team sports, fitness classes, boxing, gymnastics and martial arts from their newly renovated gym facilities in Station Street Penrith. If you are looking for fun activities for your kids, remember they are a registered provider for the Active Kids Program - so you may be eligible for $100 per child rebate.  

Hawkesbury Men’s Walk and Talk is a great way for blokes of all ages and fitness levels to get together and support each other while they let off steam, and gain a little fitness. So, whether your aim is to make friends, lose weight or just get out of the house… this is a fabulous Men’s Health activity. The walk starts and finishes at the Hawkesbury Leisure & Learning Centre and it sets off at 6.15pm sharp

MMMW&T is just a bunch of blokes who want to get a little physical activity AND look after their mental health and well-being. They catch up each Thursday for a coffee and a walk, and they welcome all local men and boys to join them regardless of fitness level or age. Its totally FREE

Penrith Men's Walk and Talk is a great way for blokes of all ages and fitness levels to get together, let off steam, and gain a little fitness. So, whether your aim is to make friends, lose weight or just get out of the house... this is a fabulous Men's Health activity. The walk starts and finishes at the Coffee Club @ Tench Reserve, and follows the 6.4km Great River Walk, the group sets off at 6pm sharp so arrive around 5.30 for a coffee and warm-up chat.

The Heart Foundation is committed to keeping us moving. So much so that they have a listing of walking groups right across the country, and with 288 groups in NSW - many of these will be near you in the  Penrith, Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Lithgow  LGAs. Just enter your location into the search tool and all the details will be there for you (some even welcome prams and pets)

It is a 5km run – it’s you against the clock. Participants all run for their own enjoyment. Anyone can join in whatever pace! Register online to be timed, just bring along a printed copy of your bar-code. Catch up with others after the run for a coffee. parkrun® is sweeping the nation, they are all over and “parkrun® tourists” are more than welcome.

It is a 5km run - it's you against the clock. Participants all run for their own enjoyment. Anyone can join in whatever pace! Register online to be timed, just bring along a printed copy of your bar-code. Catch up with others after the run for a coffee. parkrun® is sweeping the nation, they are all over and "parkrun® tourists" are more than welcome.