Active and healthy events
Brisbane City Council offers a variety of fitness and well-being activities for individuals of all ages, fitness levels and abilities.
Get active at our free fitness classes, or take advantage of our low-cost activities to help improve your health. Try yoga, tai chi, group bike rides, Zumba, boxing or even aqua aerobics.
With such a large variety of group fitness classes, there's so many ways to build strength, increase your cardio fitness and help relax and ease your mind.
Our active and healthy events are just one of the many ways we're creating more things to see and do in Brisbane.
Discover our full program of active and healthy events.
Seniors - GOLD Cycling School holidays Fitness and strength Kids Mind and body Teens Water activities
Mon 28 Sep 2020, 7:00am
Pilates stretches and strengthens muscles of the spine and pelvis simultaneously thru abdominal based exercises. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Mon 28 Sep 2020, 8:00am
Tai Chi & Qigong for balance, stability and healthy ageing: Good balance requires mental and physical fitness. This proven falls-prevention program is adapted...
Mon 28 Sep 2020, 10:00am
Free
Outdoor exercise session targeting young children and teenagers. Games and body weight exercises are used to keep the workout fun, fast paced and engaging. This...
Mon 28 Sep 2020, 10:00am
Free
Bookings essential. Do you love to make people laugh? Learn about many aspects of comedy and clowning including mime and movement, voice and characterisation...
Mon 28 Sep 2020, 10:00am
Bookings essential. Make a ceramic bowl using moulds, then in second session glaze the bowl. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Mon 28 Sep 2020, 11:00am
Free
Bookings essential. Learn basics of kicking and boxing skills. This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 5-17 years.
Mon 28 Sep 2020, 1:00pm
Experience an excellent, low-impact cross-training workout in the water. Feel the benefits of exercise without the pain. This is a GOLD event suitable for...
Mon 28 Sep 2020, 1:30pm
Free
Bookings essential. Come and explore drama with us in this dynamic session! Work with an industry professional to participate in competitive theatre games and...
Mon 28 Sep 2020, 2:00pm
Bookings essential. Enjoy a fun and active game of indoor Laser Tag. This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 10-17 years.
Active and healthy at home
While we spend more time at home, some of the providers who run our usual fitness and well-being activities have shared some workouts to keep you moving. Explore what’s on offer below.
For more ideas, visit our digital neighbourhood.
Yoga
Breathe, stretch and unwind with yoga. Workouts vary in length so find the perfect session for you.
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- Yoga with Tatiana
- Redland Yoga and Meditation
Tai Chi
Find your inner calm and piece with the wonderful art of Tai Chi. Workouts vary in length.
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Dance
Bust a move from your living room with dance styles from around the world.
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Cardio, HIIT and Pilates
Get your heart pumping! There are a variety of workouts available for you to watch and participate.
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For seniors
Get active with online classes and workshops ideal for seniors or read our top tips.
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For kids
Young people can learn soccer techniques at home. A variety of videos of various lengths available.
Healthy eating
Learn more about nutrition or cook up a storm at home in the kitchen with these food related videos.
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- NAQ Nutrition
- How to recipes
- Nutrition
Looking for more? Visit Nutrition Australia's Healthy at home for more recipes and fact sheets.
Cycling events
Many of our cycling events have recommenced with social distancing measures in place. Book today.
Queensland Government Companion Card
Please note that active and healthy program events for seniors and kids that incur a fee, now honour the Queensland Government Companion Card.
This allows free participation for anyone accompanying a person with disability who requires attendant care support.
More information
We want to hear from you! Help us to continue to improve our Active and healthy programs by having your say. Fill in the online survey or email the Active and Healthy team to provide further comments, feedback and enquiries.
Are you interested in becoming an Active and Healthy provider? To register your interest, email the Active and Healthy Team.
Council is looking for group fitness instructors. Become a part of a vibrant team of health professionals that operate Council's two Corporate Wellness Centres in Brisbane's CBD. To register your interest email the Wellness team.