Juanita Nielsen Community Centre gym

Level 1

Beginner, newbie to gym and exercising. Participant has a low level of cardiovascular and strength endurance. Little experience in using gym equipment, exercise or elevating heart rate.

Level 2

Intermediate, familiar with gym environment. Participant is experienced in moderate amount of cardio and strength endurance. For example, can run 4km or perform 20 minutes of similar cardio without stopping. Can complete complex strength exercises without assistance.

Level 3

Advanced, experienced gym user. Participant has a high level of fitness. For example, can run 8km or 40 minutes without stopping. Can perform compound lifts such as squat, deadlift, pull and press without assistance.

45 minutes duration

Thursday 9:30am

A fun, group exercise session that focuses on improving fitness, energy, and overall health. It involves simple, easy to follow movements like stepping, jogging and stretching, done to music. The class helps build cardiovascular fitness, strength, and coordination, and is suitable for intermediate and above fitness levels.

It’s a great way to stay active, meet others, and enjoy exercise in a group environment.

45 minutes duration

Wednesday 10.30am

Move through a series of different exercise stations, focusing on a different activity each time, such as cardio, strength or core exercises, performed for a short period of time before rotating. It’s a great way to build overall fitness, keep workouts varied, and stay engaged in a supportive group setting

20 minutes duration

Monday and Thursday 11:40am

Level 2

Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present – to be aware of where we are and what we’re doing, not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. Mindfulness meditation is a technique used to increase self-awareness by focusing on the present moment and viewing it non-judgmentally to allow calm, rational decision making.

60 minutes duration

Monday and Thursday 10:30am

Level 2

Pilates is a low impact exercise class that incorporates breath focused movements focused on cultivating core stability, while lengthening and strengthening muscles. The exercises are done on the floor or standing and are great for improving functional movement and posture. Options will be given throughout the class, so that you can practice in your own way, making the practice suitable for everyone.

60 minutes duration

Friday 10:30am

Level 1

Suitable for all ages: mature adults, post-natal mothers, those returning from injuries and illness. This class combines light resistance training, floor work and aerobic moves. Focus is on strengthening the core, improving cardiovascular system and increasing functionality to everyday movement.

75 minutes duration

Tuesday 10:30am

Level 2

Myofascial release class involves applying pressure to your muscles and connective tissue to help relieve tension and pain, and restore motion.

This class is specifically designed using props such as foam rollers and massage balls to find trigger points and smooth out hard knots, returning the fascia to its normal fluid state.

Although floor-based, this class can be painful, as we search for problematic areas to release in the body.

60 minutes duration

• Saturday 10:30am

Level 2

Yin yoga offers an opportunity to soften our tissues and settle our nervous systems. We hold the postures for some time to access the deeper layers.

This class will focus on letting some light into the heartspace. Meditation will be shared to quieten the chatter of the mind.

60 minutes duration

• Wednesday 12:30pm

Level 2

Our yoga class incorporates a blend of Vinyasa (dynamic flowing poses) and Hatha (longer held poses). Every class encourages connection of mind, body and breath and an opportunity to find mindfulness within the movement. Great for those who would like to build strength and stability, awareness and decrease stress levels, cultivating a sense of calm.

Class incorporates flowing and longer held yoga poses that are standing, lying and seated. There is a mixture of gentle and more challenging poses, breathing techniques and meditation. Options will be given throughout the class, so that you can practice in your own way, making the practice suitable for everyone.

60 minutes duration

Tuesday 12:30pm

Level 2

We take the 'work' out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party.

Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Super effective? Check. Super fun? Check and check.

No booking fee and no locked in contracts.

Membership includes access to all gym equipment and fitness classes.

Photo identification is required for all members joining.

On joining, new members will receive a complementary gym induction and a one-on-one personal training program developed by one of our trainers.

Note, the gym may at times be unsupervised.

To join the gym or before attending any gym or fitness class you first need to complete our pre-exercise health form. This will help us make sure you're reaching your fitness goals safely. If you answer yes to any of the medical questions, a doctor's certificate will be required prior to exercising.

Once you complete the form, we’ll be in touch to finalise your membership.

Concession membership

To be eligible for concession rates when joining or renewing your membership, a current concession card is required.

To be eligible for concession rates when joining or renewing your membership, a current concession card is required.

Concession definition

Valid concession cards include Seniors Cards, Centrelink Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card, NSW Half-Fare Entitlement Card for job seekers, ImmiCard, NSW Companion Card and Department of Veterans Affairs concession cards. Full-time students, including international full-time students, are eligible to apply for concession rates, with proof of current full-time study. For example, university transcripts showing a minimum of 12 credit points study per semester.

Our trainers are qualified, friendly and helpful. Whatever your fitness goal, our trainers can help you get results.

Gym staff are on hand to encourage, help and advise to make sure you're getting the most out of your workouts.

As a small community gym, personal trainers are prohibited from bringing in clients or coaching members to generate income.