Sharewest Community Exercise Classes

 

What are Sharewest Community Exercise Classes?

Sharewest is an exercise program delivered in  partnership with local clubs, councils and allied health professionals. The program is designed to promote health and wellbeing, prevent falls and other injuries and encourage a healthier lifestyle.

Sharewest offers the community better access to health and fitness classes at subsidised rates. Participants can choose from a range of classes to suit their health and fitness level.

 

Who should participate in Sharewest?

Sharewest is most suitable for seniors, beginner exercisers and those people who have or are at risk of developing a chronic disease, and have limited access to exercise facilities or are intimidated by traditional gym environments.

 

There are no eligibility criteria; however, it is a requirement that participants fill in a
pre-exercise questionnaire annually and, if required, obtain medical clearance by a GP. 

 

What are the benefits of Sharewest to participants?

Sharewest offers participants the opportunity to:

• Develop a greater awareness of healthy muscles and joints
• Improve strength, balance and coordination
• Increase energy levels
• Learn useful relaxation, breathing and stress  management techniques
• Reduce the incidence of falls and other injuries
• Enjoy increased social contact and interaction
• Achieve an independent lifestyle through physical activity
• Reduce the likelihood or incidence of chronic disease.

What kinds of Sharewest exercise classes are available?

SHAREWEST GENTLE EXERCISE

For participants or patients who are at risk of developing chronic diseases or experiencing falls with little or no previous history of exercise. Classes consist of light aerobics at low to moderate intensity using light weights and dyna-bands to improve balance, strength, flexibility and mobility.

 

SHAREWEST GENTLE EXERCISE
Location	Time	Address
Blacktown	Thursday, 1.00pm	Community Room, Level 4, WestPoint, Blacktown
Castle Hill	Monday, 11.00am	Room 1, Castle Grand Castle St, Castle Hill
Wentworthville	Monday, 9.15am Friday, 9.15am	Uniting Church, 15 Station St, Wentworthville

 

FITTER AND STRONGER EXERCISE

For participants or patients who are at risk of developing chronic disease and who participate in regular exercise. Classes consist of moderate aerobics at a moderate to vigorous intensity in order to improve balance, strength, flexibility and mobility. These classes use hand weights and exercise bands.

 

SHAREWEST FITTER AND STRONGER EXERCISE
Location	Time	Address
Castle Hill	Wednesday, 9.00am Friday, 11.00am	Room 1, Castle Grand, Castle St, Castle Hill

 

 

TAI CHI

For participants or patients who are at risk of developing chronic disease or are being treated for chronic disease. Classes involve gentle movements using traditional Chinese methodologies that increase vitality, strength, focus and balance.

 

SHAREWEST TAI CHI
Location	Time	Address
Parramatta Beginners	Monday, 11.30am	Level 3, 162 Marsden St, Parramatta
Castle Hill Beginners	Wednesday, 11.45am	Room 1, Castle Grand, Castle St, Castle Hill
Castle Hill Intermediate	Monday, 9.30am Wednesday, 10.30am	Room 1, Castle Grand, Castle St, Castle Hill

 

 

AQUA AEROBICS

For participants or patients who are at risk of developing chronic disease or seeking rehabilitation treatment. Classes involve gentle water activities to enhance fitness, strength and stability at a low to moderate intensity.

SHAREWEST AQUA AEROBICS
Location	Time	Address
Westmead	Tuesday, 11.00am	Level 1, E Block, Westmead Hospital
Westmead	Friday, 1.00pm	Level 1, E Block, Westmead Hospital

 

How do participants register for Sharewest classes?

To enrol in a Sharewest Community Exercise Class:

1. Complete the Sharewest Community Exercise Class enrolment form (click here to download);
2. Submit completed enrolment form to WentWest by:

   a) Mail: WentWest Limited,
        PO Box 5, Blacktown Post Shop NSW 2148; or

   b) Fax: (02) 9622 3448; or

   c) In Person: Level 1, 85 Flushcombe Rd, Blacktown

 

Payment details

The cost of Sharewest Community Exercise Classes varies between $4.00-$8.00 per class depending on the type and location of the class.

Classes must be booked and fully paid in advance. New enrolments will be accepted at any time. Late enrolments after term has commenced will be taken if vacancies exist and will incur an additional administration fee.

 

Payment can be made by cash, cheque or credit card. See back of Enrolment Form for Enrolment Policy. 

Links and Resources

Sharewest brochure

Sharewest Enrolment and Policy Form

More information

To find out more about Sharewest Community Exercise Classes, please call (02) 8811 7100 or email: sharewest@wentwest.com.au

 

 

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