Individual dietetics consultations for men and women engaging in disordered eating, having to manage diabetes, insulin resistance, food intolerances and/or wanting to further their athletic endeavours with the right fuel mix. the focus is on building a positive relationship with food.

Focus Dietetics provides dietary advice and services to people with a disability in the ACT. Our dietitian has a background in disability support and understands the complexities that are often involved in providing effective, coordinated support to people with a disability. Our person-centred approach considers an individual's nutrition needs, preferences and lifestyle and we are able to adapt our education and communication strategies to achieve best outcomes for our clients. 

Do you have a chronic health condition lasting six months or longer?

This free course is being conducted by ACT Health. Carers & friends of people with chronic conditions are encouraged to attend the course.

The course for six consecutive weeks, 2.5 hours per week.

The course includes topics such as symptom management, including pain, fatigue, anxiety, depression, shortness of breath & dealing with negative emotions. Other sessions include communicating with health providers, physical activity, healthy eating, action planning, problem solving and peer support.

Reformer Pilates 

The Reformer Pilates system is quite unique as it is a whole body system which uses the core principals of Concentration, Alignment, Breathing and Core Connection.

Here are just some of the positive health benefits of regular use:-

There is no impact on the joints so it can be adapted to suit injuries and rehabilitation work, enhancing recovery and strengthening weakened muscular structures.

The reformer will compliment your regular fitness activities , creating body awareness and maintenance – less injuries.
Strengthening deep postural muscles, creating improved posture which will make you look and feel better.

Better breathing
Create core strength
Heightened flexibility
Balance out the body structure – are you stronger or dominant left of right side?

Fit and Flex Classes 

Embrace Pilates and Fitness offers our 'Fit and Flex' program especially designed for Seniors. A safe effective exercise program for all levels of Fitness.

Did you know ?
About half of the physical decline associated with ageing may be due to a lack of physical activity. Without regular exercise, people over the age of 50 years can experience a range of health problems including:
Reduced muscle mass, strength and physical endurance
Reduced coordination and balance
Reduced joint flexibility and mobility
Reduced cardiovascular and respiratory function
Reduced bone strength
Increased body fat levels
Increased blood pressure
Increased susceptibility to mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression
Increased risk of various diseases including cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Pilates

At Lucas Studios we offer the whole gambit of Pilates options in Small Group classes or One on One private sessions:

• REFORMER;
• MAT;
• PRE-NATAL;
• CIRCUIT (multi equipment); and
• REMEDIAL.

Stretch and Relax 

Stretch & Relax is a Dynamic Stretch class with flowing movement, targeting all those tight spots including neck, shoulders, back, glutes, hamstrings and calves.

Often we complete the class with a meditative relaxation segment so you leave feeling released and calm.

Vinyasa Yoga 

Vinyasa is sequential movement interlinking postures to form a continuous flow.

It creates a movement meditation that reveals all forms as being impermanent and for this reason are not held on to. A flowing, dynamic form of yoga, connected to breath.

Leanne Brown is an Accredited Practising Dietitian. Lunch Buddy is a dietetic service with a difference.

Lunch Buddy is delivered to you, in a location of your choice, over a meal with a paperless approach that is tailored to your lifestyle. Share a meal, a conversation and a common goal to improve your health.

Areas of interest:

Cancer (Oncology),
Diabetes,
Gastrointestinal (Bowel/stomach) disorders,
Healthy eating advice,
Heart disease (high cholesterol/high blood pressure),
Kidney (Renal) disease,
Malnutrition/Underweight,
Overweight and obesity,
Tube feeding (Enteral/Parenteral Nutrition)

Diabetes Nutrition services are provided for people with type one and two diabetes, gestational diabetes, impaired fasting glucose and impaired glucose tolerance. Dietitians work in a multidisciplinary team with diabetes educators, podiatrists, social workers and endocrinologists.

This service is a vailable at Gungahlin, Belconnen and Tuggeranong Community Health Centres, the Canberra Hospital, Centenary Hospital for Women and Children and Winnungah  Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service.

Anyone who wants to run or wants to volunteer can join the YCRC.

Whether you are just starting out with running or you have completed marathons all around the world the YCRC can cater for you.

The Runners Club holds a series of races over the year, including major events and smaller club races. The club welcomes non members to all club races for a fee of $10 for seniors and $5 for juniors. All races are free to club members except for the Canberra Half Marathon.

The Club caters for both race and fitness walkers.  Racewalking is an Olympic sport where competitors need to comply with rules set by the International Amateur Athletics Federation (see below). Racewalking events are always judged and competitors can be disqualified. Fitness walking is a term we use for all other walkers. Its also been called ‘power walking’ and ‘sport walking. The only rule is that you don’t run.

We have two main seasons, they are the winter season that is held at various venues around Canberra  on a Saturday afternoon and we also have a summer season with track walks being held at the AIS Stadium every Thursday evening. Club members also have the opportunity to compete in racewalking events around the country on a regular basis

We have walkers of all ages from five to eighty five plus and walkers of all abilities.

At all our events, you can choose between a long and short distance meaning you can choose the distance that you feel comfortable with. We have fast and slow walkers so you probably won’t come last. Even if you do, we’ll show you how to improve. We also have regular handicap starts so that everyone gets an equal chance of winning.

You can walk as fast or slow as you wish. No matter whether you’re a race or fitness walker, walking fast uses your arms vigorously, giving you a full body work-out.

LiveLighter is a website targeted at Australian adults and aims to:

• Increase awareness of the link between being overweight and chronic disease, while promoting healthy eating and regular physical activity.
• Increase understanding of the risks associated with poor lifestyle choices.
• Support the trial, adoption and maintenance of healthy eating, physical activity and healthy weight.
• Encourage public debate about obesity and the need for changes in the community to support healthy eating and physical activity. We need to make sure the healthy choice is also the easy choice.