The enthusiasm to get fit and stay healthy by exercising regularly has spread like wildfire through the site, with many Be Active participants averaging more than 15,000 steps a day.
Heath advisor David Prout said up to 30 people regularly run between the camp and site (5.6 kilometres each way) and also take part in social sports programmes.
Yandi’s fitness activities have something for everyone offering ultimate frisbee, soccer, lawn bowls, dodgeball, pilates, swim training, basketball and touch footy. And as if that’s not enough, a boxercise class is on the horizon.
David said, “we rotate through the sports and there is a game on most nights. After social sports, about half of us stay behind as a group and go for a run. I’m a reasonably fit person, and I’m definitely getting fitter!”
“I think people really enjoy being active after work and there is the social side of it too. Quite a few people are showing an interest in the City to Surf half marathon event next month.”
David said the feedback has been very encouraging, with some participants simply happy to shed a few kilos while others have discovered new goals in their lives.
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