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Meet Darin Watson

PARC Trainer, Christine Rich caught up with PARC member, Darin, to learn more about his inspiring transformation:

“I’m really not sure if there is a silver bullet for better health and fitness however I have finally accepted the proven the basic fact that to be fitter and stronger your body requires less input and more output… which has really worked for me.

Even though I have never been a swimmer, it really was my kick start to improved health and fitness. As a low impact exercise routine swimming 1km 3 times per week at PARC helped me to transmission into adding 5k running sessions and group PARC Fit 3 times per week.

I have dropped 35kgs in 2 years which is just so awesome for a busy bloke like me. My life has genuinely changed with everything looking so much brighter for me now. I have more confidence and a stronger mindset to tackle just about anything….who would have thought I would be running a 6 x 21km marathons this year!

Don’t get me wrong, it has been hard, really hard to change my old comfortable habits and to accept that the amount of exercise and additional output required to keep myself in shape. It means earlier starts 3 to 4 times a week and probably 5 to 6 hours a week of combined swimming, running and group exercises to turn back the clock, but I wouldn’t change it for anything now. I enjoy allocating time to take better care of myself and to feel 20 years younger is amazing for a very happy 51 year old bloke.

It has been a great news story for me and if I can do it.. honesty anyone can.

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Meet Giac 👋

The Compass Allied Health team has grown. Giac is a qualified Remedial Massage Therapist. 

Services available are:
Traditional full body massage
Deep tissue massage
Sports massage
Trigge point therapy
Myofascial release
Pain management
Cupping therapy

You can book an appointment with Giac and Compass Allied Health, located at PARC Allied Health Suites, through our website - Link in bio

#PARCFrankston #Alliedhealth #CompassAlliedHealth #Remedialmassage
Winter is where safer swimmers are made 🏊

It might be getting colder outside, but now is actually the best time to keep your kids swimming.

New research from Royal Life Saving - Australia has revealed that nearly half of Aussie kids can't swim 50 metres or tread water for two minutes. It’s a worrying trend that’s putting young lives at risk.

At PARC Swim, we believe swimming is a life skill - not just a summer activity. That’s why our indoor pools are open year-round, with qualified teachers helping children grow in confidence, skill and water safety awareness every single week.

Plus, our swim families enjoy some pretty great benefits, including: 
🌟 Unlimited access to our pools for your child and an accompanying adult
🌟 Free entry to Pines Forest Aquatic Centre in summer
🌟 Flexible make-up lessons
🌟 Discounts for families with multiple kids

🏊 Winter is where safer swimmers are made, there’s no better time to dive back in. Let’s keep our kids safer, stronger and swimming this winter. Learn more via our blog - link in bio

Or to become a PARC Swim Member please see our website for more information
Who wants bonus points? 🥇
 
The My Movement Challenge is on, and we are running additional mini-Challenges over the 4 weeks, all on the PACE theme. 🏃‍♀️
 
P – Posture and Balance – Test your posture and balance with wall angels and the stalk test 
A – Athletic – Assess your athleticism with a seated medicine ball throw or a vertical jump 
C – Core – Challenge your core strength with a plank and grip strength test 
E – Endurance – Pump up the pace with our cardio challenge – 500m row or 3min stair climber for best time and furthest distance. 
 
Set your pace with one challenge or change it up and attempt as many as you like! 

Completing week 1 and week 4 of a mini-challenge, will get you 1 EXTRA ENTRY into the draw to win 1 of the 100 limited edition PARC beanies. 
 
Grab your card from our friendly Reception or Health & Fitness teams or visit our website to learn more. Link in bio

#PARCFrankston #MyMovementChallenge #YourPaceYourWay #Healthyandhappy
The My Movement Challenge starts today! 😱 
 
Don’t forget to grab your My Movement Challenge card and join us for four weeks of fun PACE themed challenges. Attend 12 times over the 4 weeks between Monday 12 May to Sunday 8 June, and go into the draw to win 1 of 100 limited edition PARC beanies. 
 
For more information visit our website via the link in bio or speak to our friendly Health & Fitness team upstairs in the gym. 

#PARCFrankston #MyMovementChallenge #Grabyourcard #Moveyourfeet
🛠 Male Downstairs Change Rooms Closure 🛠

As part of our tiling replacement project, the Downstair Male Change Rooms will be closed for approximately 4 weeks, from Monday 12 May until Wednesday 4 June. 

To accommodate the high number of Male patrons using the upstairs facilities, the upstairs female change rooms will be temporarily designated as male change rooms. 

Where to go? 
Male patrons: Please use the upstairs change rooms during this period.
Female patrons: Please use the Main Female Change Rooms located downstairs.

For all the details on the tiling replace works, read our blog: https://tinyurl.com/mryd8rk6 

We appreciate your patience as we work to enhance your experience at PARC!

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