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Meet the trainer: Joel

Meet the trainer: Joel

 Congratulations to Joel, who recently celebrated his 8th year at PARC!

Joel is an asset to the PARC fam! He is a qualified personal trainer who PT’s clients 1:1 and 2:1 specialising in strength & condition, improving body composition and improving sports performance.

Working closely with his PT clients, Joel designs a tailored program specific to his client’s goals. Joel also carries out Small Group PT sessions, where the focus is to build a strong foundation of the main movements and learning to progress and improve over time.

Joel also carries out Small Group PT sessions where the focus is to build a strong foundation of the main movements and learning to progress and improve over time.

“Joel is an outstanding personal trainer who instils confidence and belief in his clients.” Small group PT client.

“Joel creates a fun and safe environment during his training sessions and helps his clients grow.” Small group PT client.

“Joel has an extensive knowledge in all areas of fitness and our training sessions are always challenging, dynamic and achievable.” Small group PT client.

 

What do you do in your downtime?

Love ordering in dumplings and watching a series on Netflix.

 

What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?

I’m a massive Harry Potter fan and I have seen all the films and can quote lines from every movie.

 

What advice would you give to anyone starting their own fitness journey?

Aim to create a routine and a structure to your week with your training and nutrition. Where you introduce one habit at a time and build from there. Learn to enjoy the process and not focus on the end goal. Lastly be kind to yourself. Not every week will be perfect, do the best you can, and consistency is the key to change!

 

Thanks Joel for being a dedicated personal trainer and for your commitment to the PARC Team over the past 8 years!

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PINES IS A FINALIST!
Pines Forest Aquatic Centre has been named a Finalist in the 2026 Frankston & Mornington Peninsula Business Excellence Awards in the Community Impact & Engagement category!

We’re so proud to be recognised because we know Pines is more than a place to swim. It’s a place where our Frankston community comes together, to be active, happy and connected.

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
As a Finalist, we also have the chance to win the People’s Choice Award – and we need YOUR help!

💙 Love your local pool?
💦 Enjoy our free community events?
☀️ Have special memories of summer at Pines?
We’d love you to show your support and help our much-loved Pines Pool. 

HOW TO VOTE
1️⃣ Head to the link in our bio
2️⃣ Fill in your details.
3️⃣ Select Pines Forest Aquatic Centre (Peninsula Leisure) from the drop-down menu and hit submit!
A huge thank you to our amazing team and our Pines community.
PINES is open for the 2026/2027 season! 🥳

Come on down for a swim, and to celebrate the season open! Can't wait to see you there 🤩
10 and Done: A moderate workout for beginners! 💪

Introducing our 10 and Done workouts; guided activities that are designed to help you meet your 30-20-2 goals. Whether you’re after something light, something that gets your heart pumping, or strength exercises to build a stronger body, we have workouts to suit your needs. 

These workouts suit every fitness level, and all activities can be done at home, in the park, or wherever suits you. Head to the link in our bio to visit the 30-20-2 website, and try all of our 10 and Done workouts!
Celebrate the season open with us! 🎉 

To welcome back our incredible community, our sister Centre PINES is kicking the season off with a splash with two fun events. 

☀️ Join us for our first Free Family Friday of the season on Friday 6 November. Enjoy free entry between 4pm-7pm and a yummy free sausage sizzle. 

🏊  We’re welcoming back our lap swimmers with a free breakfast on Thursday 12 November. Head down between 7.00am-9.00am and enjoy an egg and bacon roll and hot drink (first 50 drinks) on us after your morning swim. 

We look forward to celebrating kicking off the season with you!
Just a reminder that we are open on Cup Day!
Come down with the family for a swim or get your workout in 💪🏊

Tuesday 3 November Hours: 
🕐 Centre: 7am – 7pm 
🛝 Waterslides: 10am – 6pm 
☕️ Café: 8am – 5pm 
🏊 PARC Swim: No lessons 
🏋️‍♀️ Group Exercise: Reduced timetable — book your spot via the Customer Portal or the Peninsula Leisure Xplor app. 

Come down for some public holiday fun! We can’t wait to see you in the Centre!

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