Better Balance is designed to build better balance and strength (for life) and to challenge your balance.

It combines specific balance exercises to create better stability through the joints and strength exercises targeting the muscles required to regain and maintain a full quality of life. Participants will learn to connect their minds with their muscles - underrated but most important! Classes will be run by Arena Gym's Lesley French who has extensive experience in this area.

Who is this class for?

• The class is aimed primarily at improving the balance of our senior members and patrons
• It is suitable for all fitness levels - exercises can be performed seated or the intensity increased to challenge participants.

BODYBALANCE™ is the perfect fusion of mind and body.

BODYBALANCE™ uses a combination of yoga, tai chi and Pilates movements to build flexibility and strength and leave you feeling centred and calm.

The ultimate combination of mind and body practice to leave you feeling relaxed and re-energised.

The mind and body will be guided into a more meditative state beginning with a small yin yoga practice, that focuses on deep stretching of connective tissue. The use of yoga props will allow the body and mind to relax and prepare for the guided meditation to follow. Meditation is effective in short term stress reduction and long term health benefits. Music may be used throughout the guided meditation class.

For comfort a blanket, pillow and yoga mat are recommended.

Pilates focuses on strengthening the core through stretching and breathing exercises. 

This class focuses on the core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced and provide support for the spine. Pilates exercises teach awareness of breath, alignment of the spine and aim to strengthen the deep torso muscles.

Improve functional capacity, recover better and prevent injury with our stretch and mobility-based classes. 

These flexibility-based classes are designed to relax and rejuvenate your body, using some yoga teachings, core strength and basic stretching. They teach you how to properly activate and control important stabilising muscles and perform movements with efficiency while getting supple and energised.

Develop strength, mobility and stability as you are guided through postures by expert instructors.

Comprises of rhythmic sequenced postures, static postures, breathing and meditation. Among the other many benefits classes are designed to increase stamina, strength and flexibility. Available in 60 and 90 minutes formats.

Yin Yoga is a meditative yoga that aims to activate awareness of inner silence.

 Yin focuses on stretching the deep connective tissue in the joints and lengthening the time spent in each pose.