A Pilates class that uses chairs for support, so there's no getting down on the floor. Exercises build core strength, balance, flexibility and tone, and you set your own pace.
A class for seniors blending yoga and Pilates: yoga's stretching, balance and calm, plus Pilates moves to strengthen and tone muscles. Beginners and all levels welcome.
A lower-intensity take on Zumba aimed at older adults who like to stay active. The dance moves are the usual ones, kept easy to follow, and they work on balance, coordination and mobility.
Workouts for women only, led by a qualified personal trainer. Every advanced move has an easier option, so beginners and any fitness level are welcome, and there are no mirrors.
A yoga class that mixes standing poses with mat work. Expect stretches, breathing work, and balance and strength exercises, all aimed at relaxing body and mind.
Low-impact exercise class for seniors working on balance, strength, flexibility and coordination. Any fitness level is welcome, and a chair is there for support if you need it.
A high-intensity class mixing interval training, circuits and tabata to work your heart, core and strength. Anyone can join, whatever their age or ability.
Ballet classes designed for people aged 55 and up, though there's no strict age limit. The focus is on balance and keeping the mind sharp, with a social side as well.
A yoga class for seniors that mixes balance, strength, stretching and breathing work, some of it standing and some on a mat. The aim is to relax both body and mind.
A class blending yoga and Pilates: yoga's stretching, balance and meditative side with Pilates work for muscle strength and tone. It suits beginners and more experienced people alike.
Nia mixes dance, martial arts and healing arts into a gentle, low-impact workout set to all sorts of music, aimed at over-50s. No need to get the steps right, and you can join in seated or standing.
A seniors' class built on static stretching and ab work. The aim is longer, stronger muscles, better posture and a steadier body, which can help ward off injuries.
Standing poses and floor work make up this yoga class, with stretching, breathwork, strength and balance in the mix. A steady way to relax body and mind, for all ages.
A yoga class for seniors that mixes standing poses with mat work. Expect stretching, breathing, and exercises for strength and balance, all aimed at relaxing body and mind.
Active play sessions for toddlers and preschoolers, using hoops, balls, tunnels, parachutes, puppets, stories and music to explore all the ways young bodies can move.
A gentler take on Zumba aimed at active older adults, with the familiar moves done at less intensity. Simple dance routines work on balance, coordination and range of motion.
Queensland Police Service officers give older people practical advice on keeping themselves safe and looking out for their neighbours. A Seniors Month talk.
A gentler Zumba class for older adults that keeps the familiar moves at lower intensity. The routines are easy to follow and work on balance, coordination and range of motion.
Yoga in the water, with familiar poses changed to suit the pool and the wall sometimes standing in for the floor. The water holds your body up, so it's low impact.
A mat Pilates class for over-50s, working the whole body with low-impact moves that build core strength, posture and flexibility. You'll need to get down to the floor and back up easily.
A relaxed, low-impact salsa class for over-50s that builds fitness, flexibility, posture and bone strength while you learn the basic steps. No partner needed.
A Japanese-style exercise class for seniors that works on balance and movement. The name means exercise or calisthenics in Japanese, and the class suits any fitness level.
Breath work, stretches and exercises for strength and balance, done through standing poses and time on the mat. The class aims to help you unwind physically and mentally.
Learn a traditional English folk dance where a team, joined to one another by swords, weaves patterns in close formation to live music. The swords end up interlocked as a star and raised overhead.
A low-impact workout to Latin, Indian-influenced and other world music, done at whatever pace suits you. It helps with balance, coordination and range of motion.
A dance workout to club hits spanning the 90s to today, under disco lights, with fluoro outfits welcome. Moves are kept simple, you go at your own pace, and no dance experience is needed.
Bicycle Queensland runs a morning pit stop for anyone keen to try riding to work. Call in on the way for a coffee, a quick bike check from a mechanic and a chat about commuting.
A yoga class for seniors that combines stretching, breathing, and strength and balance work. It uses standing poses as well as time on the mat to help relax body and mind.
Slow, gentle movements from the Chinese martial art tradition, done for health rather than combat. The class aims to build mobility, suppleness and focus for people aged 50 and over.
A gentle class for seniors that blends yoga with other movement to help posture, balance and strength. There's no floor work, and you'll need an exercise band.
A gentler Zumba class for older adults, done at lower intensity. The dance routines are simple to follow and help with balance, coordination and moving freely.
A yoga class that mixes standing poses with floor work on the mat. Expect stretching, breath work and moves for strength and balance, aimed at easing both body and mind.
A dance fitness class for seniors built on easy Bollywood-style steps. All abilities are welcome and the focus is on moving, laughing and having fun together.
A full-body fitness class built on Pacific Islands dance moves. The steps work your core and are easy to pick up at any age or fitness level, and you need no gear.
A group exercise class for older adults who like to keep moving and for people just getting into fitness. Exercises build balance, strength, flexibility and mobility in a friendly setting.
Yoga for mums with their babies, held outdoors in the shade of park trees. Sessions focus on movement and breathing with a therapeutic angle, plus a little time for mums to stretch out.
A yoga class for seniors that mixes standing poses with work on the mat. Expect stretches, breathing, and exercises for strength and balance, aimed at calming body and mind.
A yoga class for seniors that mixes poses on your feet with time on the mat. Expect stretches, breath work and exercises for strength and balance, aimed at relaxing body and mind.
A gentler Zumba class for older adults, done at lower intensity. The dance routines are simple to follow and help with balance, coordination and moving freely.
A slow-paced class that works on balance, flexibility, movement and building muscle. You can stand or stay seated the whole way through, and you don't need to be very fit.
A low-key exercise class for seniors working on balance, flexibility, strength and coordination. All levels are welcome, and chair support is an option.
A gentle yoga class for seniors that uses a chair for support. You'll stretch and build strength through a mix of poses done sitting down and standing up.
A low-impact belly dance class for seniors that works on fitness, coordination and flexibility, with time to relax. Beginners and experienced dancers are both welcome, and a hip belt is handy if you own one.
A gentle class for older people that mixes stretches, breathing work, strength and balance. Some poses are done standing and the rest on a mat, to help both body and mind unwind.
A gentle class done in a chair that mixes creative dance with physio-based exercise. It works on flexibility, coordination and moving more easily, and suits seniors, people recovering from injury, and anyone who prefers to sit.
Young kids learn to move, play and work as a team through soccer-style games that aren't competitive. Simple rules, colourful gear and make-believe activities help build coordination and social skills.
A gentler take on Zumba for older adults, using the familiar moves at lower intensity. The routines are easy to follow and work on balance, coordination and range of motion.
Gentle movement paired with pranayama breathing exercises to ease stress and sharpen focus. It's for adults, and you'll need to bring a mat, a blanket and a cushion.
A beginners' line dancing class that keeps you moving and gives your memory a workout. You don't need a partner, and it's a friendly way to meet people.
A dance workout set to Latin beats that uses salsa moves to get your hips and feet working. It suits all ages, and you don't need any dance experience.
A water-based exercise class with low-impact moves that build strength and mobility. The water takes the strain off your body, so you get the benefits without the pounding.
Classes in Wing Chun, a kung fu style built around close-range fighting and self-defence in street situations. Students of any age, background, body type or skill level are welcome.
Seido karate training for teens and adults, from beginners to black belts, with students aged 10 to over 80. Classes build fitness, focus and confidence alongside people of all ages.
Learn to train properly on outdoor gym equipment. Each workshop builds strength, core control and overall conditioning using the equipment plus bodyweight exercises.
A gentle seniors' class mixing yoga, movement and breathing work to help with balance, strength, flexibility and heart fitness. Beginners and experienced people can both join.
A gentler Zumba class for older adults that keeps the familiar moves at lower intensity. Simple routines work on balance, coordination and range of motion.
A seniors yoga class mixing standing poses with mat work. It works on balance, strength, breathing and flexibility, with a focus on relaxing body and mind.
A gentle post-natal yoga class for mums and babies, with stretching, strengthening and breathing exercises. It's a chance to bond with your baby and meet others.
A yoga class for seniors that combines standing poses with exercises on the mat. It covers breath work, stretches, balance and strength, with a focus on relaxing body and mind.
A dance workout for older people, set to lively music in many styles. Go at whatever pace suits you while you work on balance, coordination and flexibility.
A high-energy class that blends boxing, dance, cardio and sculpting moves, set to upbeat music. Expect to sweat, and no fitness level or coordination is needed; all ages are welcome.
A friendly group exercise class for seniors, whether you already keep active or are just getting started, with work on balance, strength, flexibility and mobility.
A postnatal class that blends yoga with Pilates work on the pelvic floor and core, adapted to be safe after birth. Mums do it alongside their babies and get to connect with other mothers.
A tai chi and qigong class for seniors that works the body while settling the mind, aiming to leave you calm and refreshed. New people can start in any week.
A gentler take on dance fitness, moving at whatever pace suits you to Latin, Indian and other world music. It's low impact and aims to help with balance, coordination and range of motion.
Yoga for people over 50, done seated in a chair or standing. The exercises work on balance, flexibility, strength, mobility and brain function to help slow the effects of ageing.
A relaxed group class of stretches and muscle activation work to improve flexibility, balance, posture and how freely you move. It suits active seniors and anyone just starting to exercise.
A low-impact exercise class for seniors that works on fitness, strength with light weights, balance and flexibility, then winds down with relaxation. You stay in a chair or stand holding one, with no floor exercises.
A gentler version of Zumba for older adults, using the familiar moves at lower intensity. The routines are easy to pick up and work on balance, coordination and range of motion.
A lower-intensity Zumba class for over-50s, with simple dance routines that work on balance, coordination and range of motion as well as fitness and strength.
Yoga in the pool for seniors. The water supports your body so it's low impact, and many familiar poses are adapted, sometimes with the pool wall standing in for the floor.
A seated body-conditioning class for seniors that works on strength, tone, flexibility, balance and coordination, with everyone going at their own pace.
Energetic games in the park for the whole family. Each session mixes running around with skill challenges that build teamwork, fitness and coordination.
Taekwondo and Korean sword classes for kids and teens. Students learn attack and defence moves using the hands, feet and whole body, with an emphasis on discipline.
Workshops for adults on how to use outdoor gym equipment properly. Sessions combine the machines with bodyweight moves to build strength and conditioning, with a focus on the core.
A trail running group for adults, from beginners to intermediate runners, on bush trails and in parks around Brisbane. You learn pacing, how to handle uneven ground and how to run safely off the road.
Karate classes for kids in the Seido style, from first-timers to advanced belts. Children work on focus, discipline and strength alongside others of mixed ages, and parents can train too.
Seido karate training for teens and adults, from first-timers to advanced belts, with students from about 10 up. Classes build focus, discipline, strength and confidence while you stay active and meet people of different ages.
A high-intensity class built around circuits and tabata intervals that works your cardio fitness and core strength. Open to all ages and fitness levels.
A gentler Zumba class for older adults who keep active, using the original moves at lower intensity. The routines are easy to follow and work on balance, coordination and range of motion.
A beginners' tap class for over-50s, dancing to show tunes, Broadway numbers and pop songs. You don't need tap shoes to start; any shoes with leather soles and a small heel will do.
A low-impact paddle sport for seniors that mixes bits of tennis, table tennis and badminton. You can learn the basics in a few minutes, whatever your skill level.
A class that mixes poses on your feet with work on the mat. Expect stretches, breathing practice and moves for strength and balance, aimed at easing both body and mind.
A yoga class that mixes standing poses with floor work on a mat. Expect stretches, breath work and exercises for balance and strength, all aimed at helping body and mind relax.
A yoga class for seniors with poses both standing and on the mat. It covers stretches, breath work, balance and strength, with a focus on easing tension in body and mind.
A seniors' water workout for all the major muscle groups. A buoyancy belt keeps you afloat in the deep end, but you'll need basic swimming skills and a belt of your own.
A yoga class for seniors with stretches, breath work and exercises for strength and balance, done on the mat and standing. It aims to relax both body and mind.
A gentler Zumba class for older adults, with the familiar moves at lower intensity. The routines are easy to follow and help with balance, coordination and how freely you move.
A low-impact dance workout set to Latin, Indian and other world music, where you go at whatever pace suits you. It's aimed at improving balance, coordination and range of motion.
Yoga in the pool, with poses adapted for the water and the pool wall standing in for the mat. The water supports your body, making it a low-impact way to keep moving.
A seniors class combining Tai Chi and Qigong, aimed at leaving you relaxed and calm, with a refreshed body and a quieter mind. You can start in any week.
A gentler Zumba class for older adults, using the familiar moves at lower intensity. The routines are easy to follow and work on balance, coordination and range of motion.
A pool-based cardio class built on short, hard efforts followed by recovery. The water adds resistance and takes the strain off your body, and everyone sets their own pace, whatever their fitness.
An exercise class for older people, whether already active or new to regular exercise. Expect group work on balance, strength, flexibility and mobility in a friendly setting.
A water safety class where children learn skills for staying safe near water. A parent must be enrolled in the swim session for parents held alongside it.
A pool session shaped by the local community, where people 16 and over can take swim lessons, swim for fun, learn water safety, use the water for therapy or meet others.
Women-only pool sessions led by women. Come for lessons, a recreational swim, therapy or water safety skills, in a program the local community helped design.
Kids play ball games, run relays and tackle obstacle courses, with sack races and egg and spoon contests thrown in. Drama games get everyone joining in too.
Energetic games in the park for kids, with the whole family welcome to play. Each session mixes active games with skill challenges to help with teamwork, fitness and coordination.
Learn to run with accredited coaches in a group session working on technique, speed and endurance. Open to all levels, and aimed at helping you run more efficiently.
A family treasure hunt around Brisbane raising money and awareness for Developmental Language Disorder, a lifelong condition that makes language harder to understand and use. Finishers get ice cream, a sausage sizzle and a DJ.
Ten mixed teams play short 5-a-side football matches for charity, in a format that welcomes club players and newcomers alike. Off the pitch there's food, market stalls, DJ sets and giveaways, and spectators are welcome.
Learn to use outdoor gym equipment well in a workout built around core strength, stability and conditioning for the whole body, mixing the machines with bodyweight exercises.
A yoga class that mixes standing poses with mat work. Expect balance, strength, breathing and stretching exercises, all aimed at easing tension in body and mind.
A yoga class mixing standing poses with mat work. You'll stretch, work on your breath, build strength and practise balance, with the aim of relaxing body and mind.
Workshops for adults on using outdoor gym equipment well, mixing gear and bodyweight moves for core stability, functional strength and full-body fitness.
Gentle yoga that mixes slow stretches with mindful breathing, helping with flexibility, balance and strength. Open to all ages and good for winding down.
A yoga class combining poses on your feet with floor work on the mat. Expect stretches, breath work and moves for strength and balance, aimed at easing both body and mind.
A yoga class that mixes standing poses with floor work on the mat. Expect stretches, breath work and exercises for strength and balance, aimed at easing tension.
A yoga session that mixes standing poses with work on the mat. Expect stretches, breathing practice and moves for strength and balance, all aimed at relaxing body and mind.
A yoga class of standing poses and floor work on the mat. Expect stretches, breathwork, and moves for balance and strength, all aimed at relaxing body and mind.
Trail running sessions for adults at beginner or intermediate level, heading off-road through bush and parkland. You'll learn to pace yourself, handle uneven ground and run safely off the pavement.
A low-impact Zumba workout set to Latin beats, Indian-influenced rhythms and other world music, where you move at whatever pace suits you. It works on balance, coordination and range of motion.
A beginner kayaking session where you learn how to paddle and stay safe on the water, then spend some time out paddling. Gear is supplied and newcomers are welcome.
A deep-water workout that works all the major muscle groups while a buoyancy belt keeps you afloat. You need basic swimming skills and must bring a belt of your own.
A volunteer leads a short, easy walk along a wetland track, pointing out native plants and explaining how First Nations people and early colonists used them. Kids need an adult with them.
A hands-on CPR session covering infants, children and adults, so you can keep someone going until paramedics arrive. Ambulance committee trainers also explain how a defibrillator is used.
Ambulance committee trainers teach CPR for infants, children and adults, so you can step in until paramedics get there. The session also explains how a defibrillator works.
A skills session for young mountain bikers who already ride singletrack often and want to get better at jumps and drops. It's pitched at confident riders and runs under the Cycling Brisbane program.
A skills session for women who already ride with confidence and want to try off-road mountain biking. Run through Cycling Brisbane, for riders 16 and over.
A gentle cross-training class in the pool. Easy movements in the water build strength, mobility and range of motion, so you get a workout that goes easy on the body.
A low-impact workout in the pool, using gentle water-based movements to build strength and mobility without the strain of land exercise. Open to people 16 and over.
Nutritionist Penny Benjamin runs this cooking workshop for men on making and storing healthy single-serve meals, with practical tips to make solo cooking easier.
Swimming lessons, water safety, recreational swims and therapy sessions in a pool space run by and for women. The program was shaped with input from the community.
A tai chi and qigong exercise class that aims to leave you relaxed and refreshed, with a focus on calming the mind. Set up for seniors, and you can start any week.
HeartKids' yearly community walk, raising money for people living with heart disease that began in childhood. Before and after the walk there's a barbecue, face painting, kids' craft, snow cones and raffles.
The Mental Awareness Foundation's yearly walk remembers people lost to suicide and raises money for mental health work. Choose a 5km or 9km route, open to families, wheelchairs and pets.
A low-impact workout in the pool. Moving against the water builds strength and mobility without much strain on your body, which makes it good cross-training.
A dance workout that alternates harder and easier bursts of movement to get your heart pumping and build stamina, while you learn new steps along the way.
A slow, restful session in the gardens combining gentle movement, breathwork, meditation, sound healing and reiki, finished with herbal tea. Beginners are welcome and no experience is needed.
A low-impact session to try lawn bowls for seniors, mixing tactics and accuracy with some friendly competition. Beginners and experienced players are both welcome, and you'll need flat shoes or bare feet.
A swimming program covering lessons, water safety, therapy, recreation and time with others. It was shaped by locals and is open to anyone aged 16 and over.
Women-only pool sessions run by women, covering swim lessons, water safety, recreational swimming and therapy, with a focus on meeting others. The program was shaped with input from the community.
Hibiscus Sports Complex Pool · Upper Mount Gravatt
Learn American folk clogging, a cued step dance with Appalachian, British and African American roots, danced to pop, country and Irish tunes. No special shoes needed to start; low-heeled leather soles work.
A seniors' class that mixes yoga poses with dance moves and music, using a chair for support. It's meant to build strength and flexibility and leave you in better spirits.
An outdoor music and movement session for parents and children aged two to five. Kids learn by playing with music, and parents leave with ideas for making music together at home.
