More than 150 Council parks have exercise equipment, providing an opportunity to exercise and get fit outdoors for free.
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 to see and do in Brisbane.
Looking for seniors events? Select the Seniors - GOLD button to see the events online or download:
You can also view a month by month schedule of seniors events.
Discover our full program of active and healthy events.
Seniors - GOLD Cycling Dancing Fitness and strength Kids Mind and body Sports Teens Water activities
Wed 18 Sep 2019, 6:00am
Free
Bookings essential. Resistance training using the park gym equipment plus high intensity interval training for weight loss and fitness.
Wed 18 Sep 2019, 7:00am
This dynamic activity is invigorating, works with both your body and your mind and will help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. Tai Chi is becoming...
Wed 18 Sep 2019, 7:30am
Free
Yoga and pilates fusion, a fitness routine that combines pilates exercises with the postures and breathing techniques of yoga. Suitable for all ages, no...
Wed 18 Sep 2019, 8:00am
Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba® class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity. Learn easy-to...
Wed 18 Sep 2019, 8:30am
Try these energy exercises with the aim of improving strength, stability, mental and physical health and well-being in a fun social environment. This is a GOLD...
Wed 18 Sep 2019, 9:00am
Free
A fun way to get fit! Invigorating dance and fitness sessions that provide modified and easy moves. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Wed 18 Sep 2019, 9:00am
Free
Adult yoga focusses on stretching and relaxation. It works on a physical, mental and emotional level. Yoga poses help relieve stress in the body and quieten the...
Wed 18 Sep 2019, 9:00am
Free
Meet near the playground and foot bridge to Sutling Street (Cubberla Creek Reserve West Playground). Good balance requires mental and physical fitness. This...
Wed 18 Sep 2019, 9:00am
Free
Bookings essential. "Tai Chi for health: Enjoy gentle exercise for complete fitness. This is a safe and easy-to-learn program proven to: relieve pain and reduce...
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See our activities in action
From fitness activities through to adventure and crafty events, watch the videos in our playlist to get a taste of what's on offer.
You can also view this playlist via Council's YouTube channel.
More ways to get active and healthy
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.