Keep Active this Winter with Lively Places
Hutt residents have a great range of opportunities to get moving and have fun by keeping fit this winter thanks to the new Lively Places programme.
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. The programme caters for all fitness levels and ages, with low impact activities through to turbo-charged touch. The classes are low cost and the emphasis is on fun and participation.
There are lots of opportunities to try something new, from qi gong and handball to latin dance and turbo touch, Other activities on offer include pilates, tai chi, dancing, yoga, mums and babies classes, self defence, and low impact aerobics.
Lively Places has been developed by Leisure Active (Hutt City Council) and Activation (Upper Hutt City Council) to help Hutt Valley residents increase their physical activity during the colder winter months. It follows on from the successful Lively Parks series run over summer 2008/09.
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. Participants can join the programme at any time and it’s 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
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.
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