Healthy Active Highlanders is a free 12-week program funded by the Central Highlands Regional Council that encourages males and females over 14 years old to get out and get active.
These fun, no obligation sessions are conducted by qualified instructors for males and females of all ages and stages.
The next program is set to begin in February 2020. Watch this space for more details!
No sessions are currently scheduled.
Before you attend any sessions you need to complete a pre-activity form with a few questions about the state of your health and fitness and who to contact in the case of an emergency.
If you have any conditions that may be affected by exercise, you may be asked to consult your doctor and obtain a written medical clearance before you attend. This would be for things like heart problems, stroke, asthma, diabetes and arthritis.
Download the form, or pick one up at a council office or you can complete one when you turn up for a session–the instructors will have them on hand.
Council will collect the forms and they will be treated as confidential and only revealed if there is a safety issue.
Do I need to fill out a form or register?
There is a pre-exercise form to download or pick-up from a council office or you can get one on the day that you attend a session. This only has to be filled out once.
Is this program just for women?
The program is targeted at women and was funded specifically to encourage women to get out and get active. However, we won’t say no if a bloke wants to attend!
Do I need to sign up?
No, just show up.
Can I bring my child?
Some sessions are suitable for children so check the timetable or contact the instructor.
What do I wear?
No need for special exercise gear! Just wear comfortable loose clothing and sensible footwear.
Do I need a yoga mat?
No, not initially. The instructors will have some on hand for you to borrow.
What do I need to bring?
Just yourself, water bottle and towel. Oh, and a smile!
What if I’ve never done this type of exercise before?
That’s the point of this program! For you to try new types of exercise programs to see if you like it. The classes are designed for ‘newbies’.
What if I’m not fit?
You definitely don’t need any level of fitness for these classes. It’s all about come and try.
What if I have an injury?
There is a form to complete before you commence the classes that has you list all your pre-existing injuries and health issues to the instructors can design the activities to suit you.
Do I need a doctor’s certificate?
If you answer ‘yes’ to any of the questions on the top section of the participation form you will need to get clearance from your doctor to participate.
Do I have to attend all 12 weeks?
No, not at all! However, the more times you attend the more likely you are to see a benefit.
No sessions are currently scheduled.
Before you attend any sessions you need to complete a pre-activity form with a few questions about the state of your health and fitness and who to contact in the case of an emergency.
If you have any conditions that may be affected by exercise, you may be asked to consult your doctor and obtain a written medical clearance before you attend. This would be for things like heart problems, stroke, asthma, diabetes and arthritis.
Download the form, or pick one up at a council office or you can complete one when you turn up for a session–the instructors will have them on hand.
Council will collect the forms and they will be treated as confidential and only revealed if there is a safety issue.
Do I need to fill out a form or register?
There is a pre-exercise form to download or pick-up from a council office or you can get one on the day that you attend a session. This only has to be filled out once.
Is this program just for women?
The program is targeted at women and was funded specifically to encourage women to get out and get active. However, we won’t say no if a bloke wants to attend!
Do I need to sign up?
No, just show up.
Can I bring my child?
Some sessions are suitable for children so check the timetable or contact the instructor.
What do I wear?
No need for special exercise gear! Just wear comfortable loose clothing and sensible footwear.
Do I need a yoga mat?
No, not initially. The instructors will have some on hand for you to borrow.
What do I need to bring?
Just yourself, water bottle and towel. Oh, and a smile!
What if I’ve never done this type of exercise before?
That’s the point of this program! For you to try new types of exercise programs to see if you like it. The classes are designed for ‘newbies’.
What if I’m not fit?
You definitely don’t need any level of fitness for these classes. It’s all about come and try.
What if I have an injury?
There is a form to complete before you commence the classes that has you list all your pre-existing injuries and health issues to the instructors can design the activities to suit you.
Do I need a doctor’s certificate?
If you answer ‘yes’ to any of the questions on the top section of the participation form you will need to get clearance from your doctor to participate.
Do I have to attend all 12 weeks?
No, not at all! However, the more times you attend the more likely you are to see a benefit.
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