Get Active
Free Get-Active Programs
It’s time to step up Mackay and get moving. There’s no better time to get-active than now, with our new and improved get-active programs.
Due to the success of Active in the City, our get-active programs have now been expanded to include an Active in the Region program, with new sessions in the City Centre and sessions coming soon for Sarina and Northern Beaches.
So, what are you waiting for? Join in the fun at one of the free sessions below and take your first step to a new you!
Note - this program is only available to people over 18 years of age.
Active in the City
There are plenty of ways to get Active in the City! From Zumba and Tai Chi to boxing, cross training, and yoga, our Active in the City program is a great way to get fit and meet new friends.
An initiative of Mackay Regional Council, this ever-changing program provides a range of exciting physical activities and is free of charge.
All activities cater for varying levels of fitness and ability and are suitable for beginners.
Activity | Provider | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Zumba | Elena’s Fitness Fusion | Online session only (TBC)^ | Sundays, 9am - 10am* |
* Only available February 2 to May 10 | |||
Time Out Tai Chi | Balance Minder | Online session only (from Monday, March 30)^ (Click here to view online/computer requirements) | Mondays, 5:30pm – 6:15pm* |
* Only available March 2 to June 22. Registration required here. | |||
^ Due to Federal Government event restrictions (as a result of COVID-19) these activities will be moving to an online session in the near future. | |||
Live Life Get Active - City Centre
The Live Life Get Active program offers FREE weekly sessions in boxing, cross training and yoga in the City Centre. For a full list of locations and times and to register for your free session/s, visit the Live Life Get Active website.
Active in the Region (Activate your health*)
The Live Life Get Active program also has free weekly sessions in boxing, cross training and yoga available in the Northern Beaches and Sarina. For a full list of locations and times and to register for your free session/s, visit the Live Life Get Active website.
Live Life Get Active - Northern Beaches (Blacks Beach)
Live Life Get Active – Sarina
Activate Your Health is an initiative proudly funded by council, North Queensland Sports Foundation and North Queensland Primary Health Network which created the new Active in the Region sessions.
* Note - not all activities are available in all locations. Visit the Live Life Get Active website for more details.
** Due to Federal Government event restrictions (as a result of COVID-19) these activities will be moving to an online session in the near future. Please visit the Live Life Get Active website for more details.
Thanks to our corporate partners
Contact
For more information, contact council’s Sport and Recreation team on 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529) or email sport@mackay.qld.gov.au.