UFIT All Abilities Gym

Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre is launching the UFIT All Abilities gym program this September!

The Universal Fitness Innovation and Transformation (UFIT) program is a global fitness project that aims to provide more fitness opportunities for people with disabilities.

The 7-week group personal training program will commence Wednesday 19 October and will offer weekly group functional fitness classes for people with additional needs.

What’s on offer?

• functional fitness class for people with additional needs every Wednesday;
• tailored exercise programming delivered in a group setting
• access to YMCA’s UFIT qualified personal trainer experts.

Who can participate?

The UFIT functional fitness gym program is designed to cater to all abilities.

This includes adults aged 18+ with a:

• physical disability;
• intellectual disability;
• vision impairment;
• chronic health condition;
• other additional needs.

Classes are structured to provide participants with exposure to a range of functional movement exercises to assist in improving strength, mobility, and physical fitness.

Participants are required to complete a 30-minute pre-exercise screening and induction with one of YMCA’s expert instructors to ensure classes are tailored to meet the needs of individuals prior to program participation.

** Carers and support persons welcome and recommended.

Benefits of participation for people with disabilities

For people living with a disability, group exercise or physical activity can provide a variety of ongoing benefits, these include the following:

• improvement in muscular strength and stamina;
• reduce the risk of chronic conditions;
• improve social interaction in the community;
• release of endorphins during exercise;
• increase or maintain levels of independence;
• improve overall mood and quality if life.

Important Program Information

Program Dates: 19 October – 30 November

Class Details:

Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre: Wednesday’s at 1:30pm

Cost: $15.60 per session

Bookings: Please use links provided below in program bookings to secure your space. Limited spaces available. Bookings are essential.

Pre-Exercise Screening (REQUIRED):

All participants must complete a pre-exercise screening and induction with a qualified YMCA personal trainer prior to attending their first UFIT session. Participants are also required to provide medical clearance to participate in the UFIT program.

Pre-screening and induction sessions are available between Monday – Saturday at Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre and will take 30 minutes to complete. Please call Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre on (03) 8393 9500 to book your induction.