"We do not stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing" Benjamin Franklin
Keep yourself young and join in on our group exercise sessions:
- Pilates
- Body Smart
- Run group
- Cycle classes
To view our weekly timetable and fee schedule, click here
What is your 'real age'? Curious? Book in for a health assessment today and find out, it could change the way you live your life.
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Lose weight with a healthy attitude During the summer months weight loss and achieving a leaner, stronger, more toned body is often higher up on our agendas of "things to achieve". If you want to be successful in this area then the right attitude is critical. Staying positive is essential.Research has found that people who expect misfortune and who only see the darker side of life don't live as long as those with a more optimistic view. A healthy outlook towards weight loss will see you reaching your goals a lot sooner. Here are a few useful hints to assist you in creating positive expectations in regards to your weight loss. - Take some time to think about the reasons why you would like to lose weight. What are your unique goals and what will continue to motivate you to reach these goals? It can often be encouraging to set a number of small goals. Success with small goals can be very rewarding and encourage you to continue along your weight loss path.
- Become aware of and stop all negative self talk. As an alternative have a number of positive affirmations that will send a positive message to yourself that you are a strong individual capable of reaching your weight loss goals.
- Laugh a lot. Humour can make your life richer and healthier. It can also help put things into perspective especially when you are having a stressful day. Treat yourself to laughter everyday!
- Take some time to re-vitalise and re-energise as often as possible. Allowing yourself to relax and re-focus can make the world of difference. A coffee with a good friend or an extra long bath can give you the motivation to remain focused and continue to move forward.
A positive attitude is themost essential ingredient for weight loss. It is also a choice. Make a choicetoday to have a positive attitude towards a healthy lifestyle and I can assureyou your weight loss goals will be achieved. |
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Pilates: What's it all about?
Pilates is by far the most popular service offered at Acacia Health!
This exercise style has certainly taken the world by storm over the last few years. Everyone is doing it - from ballet dancers to football players and stay at home mums.
Pilates was developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1940s. It is a fine balance of stretching and strengthening exercises. It is a challenging yet safe exercise system that refreshes the body and the mind. Pilates dramatically transforms the way your body looks, feels and performs.
Classes at Acacia Health are designed to:
- Create a strong toned body
- Increase flexibility and agility
- Develop optimal core control
- Create flat abdominals and a strong back
At Acacia Health we pride ourselves on offering the best, most affordable Pilates in Australia.
For more information click here to view our timetable and fee schedule or contact us on 9571 5710 or
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Health Assessments
Acacia Health offers a comprehensive health assessment. Assessments cover three main areas of your health, namely:
Physical: A number of areas are considered and/or tested including height, weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, lung function, aerobic capacity (fitness), strength, flexibility and pulse rate
Nutrition: We consider you current diet specifically looking at you plant-animal fat ratio and general daily dietary habits
Coping: An area that is often left out. You will complete a questionnaire in relation to your current lifestyle stresses and your behaviour.
On completion of this assessment you will discover your 'apparent age' compared to you actual age.
Recommendations and suggestions will be made to assist you in 'living life to your youngest'
To book an assessment call us on 9530 9999 or email
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Charli proving it's never to early to start implementing a healthy lifestyle!
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