Cap Coast Healthy Ageing - Exercises (Fridays)

Next date: Friday, 24 July 2026 | 08:45 AM to 09:45 AM

PURPOSE

• Help participants remain healthy and active
• Get people out of their homes
• Provide an opportunity to meet new people, make new friends, and socialise

HISTORY

Capricorn Coast Healthy Ageing (CCHA) was formed in 2002. Before that, some activities were sponsored by the Rockhampton 60s & Better program, but in 2002 the Capricorn Coast group came into being.

The Exercises group is one of the original CCHA activities and has been located at the Yeppoon Community Centre nearly from the beginning.

In 2018, CCHA was given an Australia Day Community Group Service Award for their outstanding work in the community.

DETAILS

A nominal annual $5 CCHA membership fee permits attendance at any CCHA activities. There is a $3 fee per class, plus a voluntary $1 donation to the ICare program.

Exercises run from 9-10am every Monday and 8:45-9:45am on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Friday.

Exercises start with aerobics, then add small weights to help build strength. After a quick hydration break, they bring out chairs while incorporating spiky exercise balls and resistance bands to build even more strength. Many participants bring their own balls, resistance bands, and small dumbells, but some extras are available for those who don't.

PEOPLE

The Exercises activity is very popular. They average more than 35 participants on Mondays, and 25 on Fridays.

There are no limits on age or gender of participants.

Participants range in age from their 40s to their 90s. Men are welcome, but none are currently participating.

 

MORE

• Wilma has been coordinating the Exercises group since it first began in 2002.
• Gail leads the exercises most weeks, with others stepping in as needed when she is away.
• The group used to do floor exercises, but has moved away from that as it can take too long for participants to get back up.
• Several participants meet for coffee at Spinnaker each week after exercises.
• On the third Friday of the month (when there is no class), they often have lunch together at a variety of venues.

PARTICIPANT QUOTE

"It's a great group and caters to a wide variety of interests. That's why I like it. And I enjoy the exercises!"

Fran, CCHA Exercises participant

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