is offering Brisbane and Lockyer Valley residents free access to more than 70 activities across Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» of Queensland’s St Lucia and Gatton campuses.
The free program will run from Monday 22 to Friday 26 October and is open to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» students and staff, as well as the general public.
Participants at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» St Lucia can sample a range of health and wellbeing activities, including yoga, pilates and cardio tennis.
Venue Manager Paul Parker said the Come & Try program will also feature Les Mills classes.
“Les Mills workouts are some of our most popular and we’re excited to introduce five new releases during the Come & Try period, allowing participants to sample new moves and music,” Parker said.
“Our group fitness classes are open to people of all ages and fitness levels, with a host of holistic health and high-intensity sessions to choose from.”
Come & Try participants at St Lucia can also attend free swimming sessions, such as adult swim squads and fin fit.
Venue Manager Vlad Fodor said a new aqua aerobics class will launch during the free trial period.
“Aqua aerobics is a great low-impact activity and is an ideal workout that delivers many cardiovascular and therapeutic benefits,” Mr Fodor said.
“The introduction of this new class follows the recent launch of a that caters to both social and competitive players from all over Brisbane.”
A free Glow in the Dark Zumba® event will also be held (6pm, Tuesday 23 October, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Sport Fitness Centre) in conjunction with the inaugural BLOOM – A Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Jacaranda Festival.
Lockyer Valley residents can attend up to at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»’s Gatton campus, including boxfit, and strength fit.
Manager Sarah Bundy said the free classes range from 30-60 minutes.
“Our HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) and ABT Dynamo (Abbs, Butt & Thighs) classes are perfect for those who want to break up the workday with an energetic, all-body workout,” Mrs Bundy said.
“We also have experienced instructors leading our popular pilates and yoga classes, while boot camp is a great workout to kick-start any fitness journey.”
In addition to the Come & Try Program, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Sport is offering heavily discounted Gold Memberships as part of its promotion.
From Monday 22 October to Friday 30 November, patrons can purchase a for a $192.50, giving users access to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Sport’s venues and Group Fitness classes, as well as a complimentary one hour fitness consultation.
Media: Jamie Mitchell, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Sport, JamieM@uqsport.com.au, 0423 785 752.
