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The Big Picture of Exercise

PARC Trainer Andrew talks us through the big picture of exercise.

The essence of exercise or physical training is the improvement of your current status, mood, wellness or performance capabilities. In order to illicit the “training response” one must ‘’stress the body” for adaptation. The General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) described by Hans Selye (1907-1982) outlines the training response elicited by stressing and straining the human body physiologically and psychologically through the delivery of exercise or training. The 3 stages of GAS are 1) the Alarm Stage (the stressor), 2) the Recovery Stage 3) Adaptation Stage (response). When the appropriate stimulus is applied, the human body will repair itself, or condition itself to improve upon its previous status. However, if an inappropriate stimulus is applied, or, if the dosage is too much, then the Recovery Stage will can be prolonged, and you may spill over from the Adaptation Stage into the stage of Overtraining, where weariness, failed responses, injury and/or illness lay. To prevent the agony of Overtraining, exercise prescription should include the F.I.T.T principles of Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type of exercise. This dosage should also follow the 6 Components of Exercise Prescription, which include 1) Overload 2) Intensity 3) Duration/Time 4) Frequency 5) Type/Mode of exercise 6) Progression/Periodization. But of course, not just any-old exercise programing will do. It must be designed to your needs, capabilities and intentions. The S.A.I.D principle states that one will achieve Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands when training prescription is closely applied to and monitored by a trained professional. So as you can see, exercise prescription is not something one can just come up with off the cuff, and if you want to have the greatest opportunity to achieve your best results, working with a trainer on a regular basis will help you reach those results sooner, safer, and confidently. Make an appointment with a Personal Trainer today!
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Have you been wondering why there`s so many balloons in Centre? 🤔🎈

It`s all part of our 30-20-2 launch! Pop past our membership area and pick up a free weekly activity tracker, and check out the beginner, intermediate and advanced workout sheets we have created 🏋️‍♀️

Let us know in the comments below how you`ve been doing you 30-20-2! 👇

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Have you been wondering why there's so many balloons in Centre? 🤔🎈 It's all part of our 30-20-2 launch! Pop past our membership area and pick up a free weekly activity tracker, and check out the beginner, intermediate and advanced workout sheets we have created 🏋️‍♀️ Let us know in the comments below how you've been doing you 30-20-2! 👇

Frankston Ratepayers! 📣
There`s still time to redeem your ratepayer rewards voucher! You can choose between two PARC offers:

Visit PARC for FREE OR become a member and enjoy a bonus upgrade 🤩

To redeem this voucher, please bring your rate notice to PARC Reception and show the team. Either physical or electronic is fine.

Our Ratepayer Rewards are available until 30 June 2026, or until funds run out. Be sure to get in quick so you don’t miss out!

Visit our website to learn more.

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Frankston Ratepayers! 📣 There's still time to redeem your ratepayer rewards voucher! You can choose between two PARC offers: Visit PARC for FREE OR become a member and enjoy a bonus upgrade 🤩 To redeem this voucher, please bring your rate notice to PARC Reception and show the team. Either physical or electronic is fine. Our Ratepayer Rewards are available until 30 June 2026, or until funds run out. Be sure to get in quick so you don’t miss out! Visit our website to learn more.

Meet Rachel, one of our wonderful Group Exercise Class Instructors! 💃🪩

Rachel has been a member at PARC since 2019 and loved it so much that she joined team PARC as an instructor in 2023! She is known for her high energy, bubbly personality and action-packed classes!

You may have caught snippets of her fun and high energy classes on our socials. She teaches both Zumba and Power Zone, and is trained in Zumba, Strong Nation, Zumba/Lift.

Rachel’s classes are always a favourite among our members, so if you get the chance, book into one of her sessions and experience the fun for yourself!

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Meet Rachel, one of our wonderful Group Exercise Class Instructors! 💃🪩 Rachel has been a member at PARC since 2019 and loved it so much that she joined team PARC as an instructor in 2023! She is known for her high energy, bubbly personality and action-packed classes! You may have caught snippets of her fun and high energy classes on our socials. She teaches both Zumba and Power Zone, and is trained in Zumba, Strong Nation, Zumba/Lift. Rachel’s classes are always a favourite among our members, so if you get the chance, book into one of her sessions and experience the fun for yourself!

🇳🇿Lest We Forget – ANZAC Day 2026🇦🇺
A friendly reminder that PARC opening at 1pm today, with reduced hours.

Centre Hours: 1pm – 7pm
Waterslides: 1pm – 6pm
Cafe: 1:30pm – 5:30pm
PARC Swim: No Classes
Group Exercise Classes: No classes. Book a virtual or on demand class via the Customer Portal or Peninsula Leisure Xplor app.

Please visit our website to see a full list of our opening hours, as well as any alterations to operations over this time.

#PARCFrankston #ANZACDay2026 #lestweforget

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🇳🇿Lest We Forget - ANZAC Day 2026🇦🇺 A friendly reminder that PARC opening at 1pm today, with reduced hours. Centre Hours: 1pm – 7pm Waterslides: 1pm - 6pm Cafe: 1:30pm - 5:30pm PARC Swim: No Classes Group Exercise Classes: No classes. Book a virtual or on demand class via the Customer Portal or Peninsula Leisure Xplor app. Please visit our website to see a full list of our opening hours, as well as any alterations to operations over this time. #PARCFrankston #ANZACDay2026 #lestweforget

What an amazing time we had at Frankston Skate Park last Saturday for their 20th Anniversary 🥳🎂

Shoutout to the Frankston Skate team @frankston_skatepark and the incredible community who showed up to celebrate! It was such an fantastic event, and we had so much fun! 🤩

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What an amazing time we had at Frankston Skate Park last Saturday for their 20th Anniversary 🥳🎂 Shoutout to the Frankston Skate team @frankston_skatepark and the incredible community who showed up to celebrate! It was such an fantastic event, and we had so much fun! 🤩

Anzac Day 2026 🇦🇺🇳🇿🌹
Just a friendly reminder that PARC will be open with reduced hours on Saturday 25 April, with the Centre opening at 1pm.

Here`s what services we`ll be running this ANZAC Day Public Holiday.
🏢 Centre Hours: 1pm – 7pm
🛝 Waterslides: 1pm – 6pm
☕️ Cafe: 1:30pm – 5:30pm
🏊 PARC Swim: No Classes
🧘‍♀️ Group Exercise Classes: No classes. Book a virtual or on demand class via the Customer Portal or Peninsula Leisure Xplor app.

Please visit our website to see a full list of our opening hours, as well as any alterations to operations over this time.

#PARCFrankston #ANZACDay2026 #Lestweforget #CentreUpdate

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Anzac Day 2026 🇦🇺🇳🇿🌹 Just a friendly reminder that PARC will be open with reduced hours on Saturday 25 April, with the Centre opening at 1pm. Here's what services we'll be running this ANZAC Day Public Holiday. 🏢 Centre Hours: 1pm – 7pm 🛝 Waterslides: 1pm - 6pm ☕️ Cafe: 1:30pm - 5:30pm 🏊 PARC Swim: No Classes 🧘‍♀️ Group Exercise Classes: No classes. Book a virtual or on demand class via the Customer Portal or Peninsula Leisure Xplor app. Please visit our website to see a full list of our opening hours, as well as any alterations to operations over this time. #PARCFrankston #ANZACDay2026 #Lestweforget #CentreUpdate

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