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Aerobics is a form of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines with the goal of improving all elements of fitness (flexibility, muscular strength, and cardio-vascular fitness).

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Water aerobics or "waterobics" is the performance of aerobic exercise in shallow water such as a swimming pool. In some areas it is known as AquaFit or "aqua aerobics",

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Included in the sessions are tips and techniques on adopting and maintaining better posture and of course the chance to chat and make new friends.

Tai Chi

Tai Chi Chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for health reasons. It is also typically practiced for a variety of other personal reasons: its hard and soft martial art technique, demonstration competitions, and longevity. Consequently, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims.

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A gym usually includes a cardio area which includes many types of cardiovascular training-related equipment such as rowing machines, stationary exercise bikes, elliptical trainers and treadmills. A resistance area with resistance machines and free weights are often commonly found in gyms. Gym's now usually include audio-visual displays in order to keep exercisers entertained during long cardio workout sessions.

Yoga

Physical and mental disciplines associated with meditative practices. It is a form of exercise that uses slow movements and stretching, it is very good for relieving stress and relaxing.

Power Pump

Commonly referred to as aerobics which is a form of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines with the goal of improving all elements of fitness. Usually performed to music. There are a whole range of keep fit classes ranging from step aerobics, kickboxing and cardio cycling.

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Involves key aspects of voluntary lifeguard services and competitive surf sport. The various events involve elements of surf, swimming, board riding, sand running, mock rescues using rowed surf boats, and paddling special kayak-like surf skis.

Better Swim School

Movement through water by self propulsion. Competitive swimming consist of four different strokes; butterfly, breaststroke, freestyle and backstroke. Most common freestyle stroke is front crawl. All strokes involve different techniques using the legs and arms to propel the body through the water.

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Two or four players hit a lightweight ball back and forth, on a hard table, divided by a net. The ball may only bounce on the table one time, and may not leave the table. A point is scored when a player fails to return a ball, or hits a ball out of bounds.

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Team water sport. The playing team consists of six field players and one goalkeeper. The winner of the game is the team that scores more goals. Game play involves swimming, players passing the ball while being defended by opponents, and scoring by throwing into a net defended by a goalie.

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Athletes attempt to lift a maximum weight in either a single (weight) lift or a barbell lift. The athlete must have a clean lift in order for it to count. i.e. the arms must be straight when the weight is over the athlete's head.

Pilates

Pilates is a physical fitness system. The programme focuses on the core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced and which are essential to providing support for the spine. In particular, Pilates exercises teach awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and aim to strengthen the deep torso muscles.

Swim for Fitness

Movement through water by self propulsion. Competitive swimming consist of four different strokes; butterfly, breaststroke, freestyle and backstroke. Most common freestyle stroke is front crawl. All strokes involve different techniques using the legs and arms to propel the body through the water.

Water Workout

Movement through water by self propulsion. Competitive swimming consist of four different strokes; butterfly, breaststroke, freestyle and backstroke. Most common freestyle stroke is front crawl. All strokes involve different techniques using the legs and arms to propel the body through the water.

Swim for families

Movement through water by self propulsion. Competitive swimming consist of four different strokes; butterfly, breaststroke, freestyle and backstroke. Most common freestyle stroke is front crawl. All strokes involve different techniques using the legs and arms to propel the body through the water.

Swim for 50+

Movement through water by self propulsion. Competitive swimming consist of four different strokes; butterfly, breaststroke, freestyle and backstroke. Most common freestyle stroke is front crawl. All strokes involve different techniques using the legs and arms to propel the body through the water.

Parent and Baby

Movement through water by self propulsion. Competitive swimming consist of four different strokes; butterfly, breaststroke, freestyle and backstroke. Most common freestyle stroke is front crawl. All strokes involve different techniques using the legs and arms to propel the body through the water.

Core Stability

Commonly referred to as aerobics which is a form of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines with the goal of improving all elements of fitness. Usually performed to music. There are a whole range of keep fit classes ranging from step aerobics, kickboxing and cardio cycling.

Zumba

Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program.

The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat.

Extreme Interval Fitness

Circuit training is a combination of high-intensity aerobics and resistance training deigned to be easy to follow and target fat loss, muscle building and heart fitness. An exercise "circuit" is one completion of all prescribed exercises in the program.

Total Body Conditioning

Commonly referred to as aerobics which is a form of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines with the goal of improving all elements of fitness. Usually performed to music. There are a whole range of keep fit classes ranging from step aerobics, kickboxing and cardio cycling.

Circuits

Circuit training is a combination of high-intensity aerobics and resistance training deigned to be easy to follow and target fat loss, muscle building and heart fitness. An exercise "circuit" is one completion of all prescribed exercises in the program.

Group Cycle

Riding a bike usually with two wheels over varying distances and terrains.

Step

Step Aerobics is distinguished from other forms of aerobic exercise by its use of an elevated platform (the step).