NEWS RELEASE
from Leisure Active

 
8 July 2009

Keep active this winter with Lively Places
 
Get moving and have fun by keeping fit this winter with the new Lively Places programme. 

Leisure Active (Hutt City Council) and Activation (Upper Hutt City Council) have joined forces to develop and deliver the Lively Places programme designed to motivate Hutt Valley residents to increase their physical activity during the colder winter months.

With 22 different activities taking place in local community venues around the Valley between 20 July and the end of September, there's something for everyone.

Lively Places has been designed to provide residents with healthy winter recreation opportunities and to give people with a new lease on life.

Activities on offer include pilates, tai chi, dancing, yoga, qi gong, mums and babies classes, touch rugby, self defence, low impact aerobics, and handball.  All activities are low-cost.

Recent research from Sport and Recreation New Zealand indicates that only 47.6% of adults in the Wellington region achieved the National Physical Activity Guidelines of 30 minutes of moderate intensity of physical activity on at least five out of seven days.

Getting involved in the Lively Places programme is easy.  You can join the programme at any time and its no big deal if you miss a class.  Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and footwear and bring a towel and water bottle.

Further information on the programme can be found in the new Lively Places brochure which will be available shortly from Council facilities around the Hutt Valley or by visiting www.leisureactive.co.nz.

Timetable - Hutt City

Box Fit

Saturdays, 10am – 11am

Pelorus Trust Sports House, Hutt Park, Seaview

ends

Gold coin

Come one, come all, its great way to increase your fitness and tone the upper body. You will learn a range of punches and blocks while toning and getting fit to great tracks. So prepare to be lively and have some fun!

Cook Islands Dancing

Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:30pm

Waiwhetu Samoan Assembly of God, 66 Waiwhetu Rd, Waiwhetu

Gold coin

Learn to dance the traditional Cook Islands way and take your feet and hips to another level of island magic.

Handball

Sunday 23rd August, 1 – 3pm

Action Indoor Sports, Western Hutt Rd, Petone

Gold coin

Have a go at learning the basic fundamentals of Handball hosted by Handball NZ. Take part in a series of skills and drills and then put these to the test in a Handball tournament.

Latin Dance

Mondays 6 – 7pm

Kensington Hall, 8 Kensington Ave, Petone

Gold coin

Feel the rhythms of Latin America and learn the basic moves in this dance class that is always popular and features great music Open to beginners through to advanced learners

Low Impact Aerobics                                      

Tuesdays 6 – 7pm                                

Wainuiomata Community Hall, Queen St, Wainuiomata

Gold Coin

Bring lots of enthusiasm as this rhythmic class is about challenging yourself without creating any undesired stress your on your joints. Perfect for people with arthritis, pregnancy or people who just want to get involved with out all the jumping and fast pace actions involved in standard aerobics.

Mums, Ab’s and Babies

Tuesdays 11 -12pm

Lower Hutt War Memorial Library, Queens Dr, Lower Hutt                        

Gold Coin

Mums come along with babies and workout using resistance bands with a focus on body weight exercises and core conditioning. Great class for new mum's getting back into exercise. Bring a mat or towel.

Qi Gong                                                                        

Fridays 6:30-7:30pm                                                       

Lower Hutt War Memorial Library, Queens Dr, Lower Hutt                         

Gold Coin

Experience the art of Qigong (Chi Gong) and learn how simple controlled moves and positive use of consciousness can benefit your health and clear your mind. These introductory classes will leave you feeling calm, in-control and invigorated.

Pilates                                                                                                            

Thursdays 12:40 – 1:20pm

Huia Pool Meeting Room, Huia St, Lower Hutt

Gold Coin

Use Pilates breathing techniques and controlled exercises to increase your core strength, flexibility and postural awareness. This class is specifically designed to fit in to your lunch break. To book please phone 567 5431 as spaces are limited. Bring a mat or towel.

Tai Chi

Tuesdays 12 – 12:45pm

St Matthews Church Hall, Reynolds St, Taita                              

Wednesdays 9:30 – 10:30am

Waiwhetu Marae, Puketapu Gr, Waiwhetu                      

Free

As a gentle form of martial arts, the class is designed to improve balance and breathing, help with arthritis and join pain, and help manage Diabetes. It demonstrates how exercise can be performed while still seated. Please arrive 10 minutes early for registration.

Toning For Home                                            

Thursdays 6:30 – 7:30pm                                  

Naenae Pool South Meeting Room. Everest Ave, Naenae

Gold Coin

Learn a series of different exercises that you can do in the privacy of your own home. This class will look at whole body toning through using your own body weight and typical items you would have at home.  Bring along two full cans from your cupboard to use as resistance.

Turbo Touch™

Sunday 2nd August 12:30- 4:30pm                                                                      

Lower Hutt Horticultural Hall, Laings Rd, Lower Hutt

Gold Coin         

Come along for some indoor fun playing TURBO TOUCH ™ a new game that is exciting and fun. Bring your mates, family or just you! Come along and try out the game hosted by Wellington and NZ Touch representatives. Learn the game then put your skills to the test in a mini tournament.

Yoga for Beginners

Mondays 6 – 7pm

Waiwhetu Marae, Puketapu Gr, Waiwhetu

Free

Learn the basics of yoga with this beginner class designed to help you breathe & stretch away the hassles of the day. Bring a yoga Mat or towel.

ENDS

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