Stacey Keller and Natalie Lake warming up for a series of free activities. Picture: GLENN DANIELS
Is your plan this summer to get a little fitter? Move a little more? Get out and enjoy the great outdoors? Want some company do it?
Then greater Bendigo’s celebration of the warmer months – Summer in the Parks – is the program for you.
It features more than 100 low-cost events, all thanks to the City of Greater Bendigo and Bendigo TAFE.
The events range from outdoor cinemas to dancing in the gardens.
We’ve compiled a list of the best sport and fitness based events from the Summer in the Parks program, to help you achieve a “getting healthy” new year’s resolution.
Do you know of a Summer in the Parks event that isn’t on our list? Let us know by emailing: addynews@fairfaxmedia.com.au or phoning editorial on 5434 4470.
BENDIGO PARKRUN
Taking part in running events in Bendigo. Picture: NONI HYETT
- What: Run with company and get yourself energised
- Where: Kennington Reservoir, Reservoir Road, Bendigo
- When: Saturday, January 12, January 19 and January 26, from 7.30am
- Cost: Free
- Contact: bendigooffice@parkrun.com
BODY BALANCE
- What: Low impact class based on yoga, Tai Chi and pilates
- Where: Canterbury Park, Frys Lane, Eaglehawk
- When: Friday, January 11, from 8am and Friday, February 15, from 10.30am
- Cost: Free
- Contact: 5446 9222
SUMMER SALSA
Stepping into Latin America with salsa. Picture: GLENN DANIELS
- What: Dance the salsa in beautiful gardens, make a day of it with a picnic, bring a friend and learn something new
- Where: Civic Gardens, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
- When: January: Sunday, January 13, January 20 and January 27, from midday. February: Sunday, February 3, February 10, February 17 and February 24, from midday
- Cost: Free
- Contact: 0405 622 023
3523 FITNESS
Boot camp at Lake Weeroona. Picture: BENDIGO ADVERTISER
- What: Sessions include cardio, body weighted exercises and bootcamp style fitness
- Where: Heathcote Tennis Club, 2-10 Wright Street, Heathcote
- When: Saturday, January 12, from 8am and Saturday, February 16, from 8am
- Cost: Free
- Contact: 5408 8701
H.I.I.T STEP
- What: This training burns fat and continues to do so for up to 48 hours
- Where: Old Poppet Head lookout tower, Bendigo
- When: Sunday, January 13, from 6.30pm and Saturday, February 23, from 5pm
- Cost: Free
- Contact: 0428 651 234
- Related: Shape up: HIIT away
BIKE BENDIGO
Rob Nelson, Garry Long, Bradd Worrell, Katherine Olszewski, Alicia O'Brien and Steve Abbott with Phillip Brown and Lindsay Clay. Picture: JIM ALDERSEY
- What: Smooth ride away from traffic down a creek trail. All abilities and at your own pace
- Where: Ewing Park, Bendigo
- When: Sunday, February 10, from 9am
- Cost: Free
- Contact: contact@bikebendigo.com
POUND
- What: A full body cardio jam session with drumsticks, a pilates influence but to rock music
- Where: Civic Gardens, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
- When: Friday, January 18, from 4.45pm
- Cost: Free
- Contact: 0401 978 607
YOGA
Cameron Brown with students during a workshop in Bendigo. Picture: NONI HYETT
- What: For all ages and abilities, classes include pranayama, asana and meditation
- Where: Rotary Gateway Park, High Street, Kangaroo Flat
- When: January: Sunday, January 13, January 20 and January 27, from 9.30am. February: Sunday, February 3, February 10, February 17 and February 24, from 9.30am
- Cost: Free
- Contact: 0438 583 204
ADRENALINE HIT
- What: Functional exercises for all
- Where: Canterbury Park, Eaglehawk
- When: January: Saturday, January 19 and Wednesday, January 30 from midday. February: Thursday, February 7, from 4.30pm, Monday, February 11, from 8am and Tuesday, February 19, from 6.30am
- Cost: Free
- Contact: 5446 9222
- Related: The perfect workout for you
GECKO SPORTS
Riley Fitzpatrick, Jaymin Boulton, Zac Sims, Reardon McIvor and Billy Quirk. Picture: MATT KIMPTON
- What: Fun and multi-sport activities for primary school aged children, inspiring children to be confident
- Where: Upper Rosalind Park lawn area
- When: Saturday, January 19, Thursday, January 24 and Saturday, Febraury 9 from 9.30am
- Cost: Free
- Contact: 0438 341 742
YOGA WITH ZFIT
- What: Gentle, calming yoga, promoting health and wellbeing
- Where: Civic Garden, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
- When: Tuesday, January 22, from 5.45pm
- Cost: Free
- Contact: 0401 978 607
CIRCUS SKILLS
Children take part on the Good Guys Super Hero Academy circus workshop. Picture: LUIS ASCUI
- What: Interactive class to learn and master circus props such as stilts, hula hoop, juggling and more
- Where: Civic Gardens, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
- When: Friday, February 1, from 5.45pm
- Cost: Free
- Contact: 0401 978 607
ZUMBA
- What: Like a dance party, but fitness based, upbeat tracks
- Where: Civic Gardens, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
- When: Thursday, February 14, from 9.30am and Thursday, February 28, from 6.30pm
- Cost: Free
- Contact: 0401 978 607
DRAGONS GRIDIRON
The Bendigo Dragons in action in the Gridiron Victoria competition. Picture: LIZ FLEMING
- What: Come-and-try-day to practice skills, be part of the drills and learn the sport
- Where: Tom Flood Sports Centre, Water Street, Bendigo
- When: Friday, February 15 and Tuesday, February 19, 3pm-4pm
- Cost: Free
WOMEN’S MOUNTAIN BIKE SOCIAL RIDE
- What: For women who love mountain bikes and adventure
- Where: Muldoon Reserve, Wattle Drive, Spring Gully
- When: Sunday, January 20 and Sunday, February 17, from 9am
- Cost: Free
- Contact: 0403 978 636
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