Free fitness sessions are being run in Hume following the forging of a partnership between the council and social enterprise Live Life Get Active.
The sessions, known as “active camps”, provide group cross-training and boxing classes. They started this month in Westmeadows at Interpretive Reserve.
The group exercise sessions are run by personal trainers who will help participants identify personal health goals and provide tips on diet and lifestyle.
The sessions are open to anyone aged 18 or older and cater to people of all fitness levels.
Hume mayor Helen Patsikatheodorou said the active camps would make it easier for residents to exercise.
“It’s really important that we present ways for residents to get fit because research in 2011-12 indicated that more than half of Hume’s population was overweight or obese,” she said.
“I hope people will come to these active camps with others from their local neighbourhood.
“Council particularly calls on women to take advantage of the exercise sessions. About 90 per cent of members at sports clubs in Hume are male, so Live Life Get Active provides a wonderful chance for women to join a regular and healthy pursuit.”
For more information, go to hume.vic.gov.au
