Keep active with Get Active, Monash! fitness hubs

Published on 14 December 2023

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An exciting project Get Active, Monash! is off the ground and ready to use, just in time for a pre-Christmas and post-Christmas workout.

An initiative of Council’s Active Communities, a small and passionate team with a big vision, 15 different types of fitness equipment linked to instructional videos from qualified Active Monash Instructors, now located in Monash parks and reserves.

With equipment targeting specific areas, choose your own adventure and focus on upper body, lower-body, chest, back, core, or whole body for a great cardio workout. Handy QR codes are placed at each site linked to tutorials showing how to safely use equipment and explains target muscle groups and benefits.

Residents can watch videos on Council’s website before going out and also type in their home address to see what other recreation and sporting options are located close by.

While keeping fit and exercising safely is key, another benefit equally important are the social interactions that comes from visiting our fitness hubs, providing a place for residents to meet others and build connections.

Monash Mayor Nicky Luo was impressed at how much thought and planning had been put into the project.

 “This is such a fantastic addition to our parks and reserves. Fitness hubs are conveniently located close to playgrounds and other sporting amenities.

This inclusive approach allows for more people to get involved and it’s great to see our older residents coming out and trying the equipment.

“Monash is very much about providing avenues for the community to keep fit and make connections. The health benefits are clear and we’re proud to provide outlets for residents to live happier and more fulfilling lives,” said Cr Luo.

Locations

Ashwood

Electra Reserve Fitness Hub, 223 High Street Road

Jingella Reserve Fitness Hub, 106 High Street Road

Clayton

Dennis Street Reserve. 12-20 Dennis Street 

Meade Reserve, 356A Haughton Road

Glen Waverley

Glen Waverley North Reserve, 5-11 Madeline Street

Mannering Drive Reserve, 44 Mannering Drive

Hughesdale

Galbally Reserve, 19 Arthur Street

Mount Waverley

Essex Heights Reserve, 2-20 Essex Road

Mulgrave

Freeway Reserve, 6 Kernot Avenue

Waverley Park

Gate Seven Drive

Notting Hill

Samada Street Reserve, 24 Samada Street

Oakleigh East

Princes Highway Reserve, 1658-1660 Dandenong Road

Oakleigh South

Davies Reserve, 410A Huntingdale Road

Fitness equipment

  • Monkey bars
  • Pull up bars
  • Parallel bars
  • Roman rings
  • Leg raises
  • Aerobic stepper
  • Obstacle frame
  • Fit rider
  • Chest press
  • Lat pulldown
  • Aerobic cycle
  • Elliptical
  • Balance beam
  • Push up bars
  • Sit up board

For more information visit www.monash.vic.gov.au/get-active-monash

 

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