Specialised Classes

Aqua and Yoga Natal

Blacktown Aquatic Centre and Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope offer term-based natal programs for expectant mums.

Benefits of Aqua Natal

  • maintain and improve fitness and posture

  • boost your energy

  • help with more restful sleep

  • build muscular strength and stamina

  • become fitter and stronger for the birth of your baby

  • reduce stress

  • regain your pre-baby body faster

  • minimise the risk of straining or injuring joints

  • regular information sessions from allied health professionals on topics including baby massage and self-care

  • meet other mothers-to-be in a fun and friendly environment. 

Benefits of Yoga Natal

  • support changes to the pregnant body
  • low impact
  • tones the body focusing on pelvic floor and core muscles
  • teaches breathing and relaxation techniques
  • provides relief from lower back pain and muscle aches
  • promotes connection between you and your baby
  • enjoy exercising with other mums to be 
  • regular information sessions from allied health professionals on topics including baby massage and self-care.
Term 1 dates:
Blacktown Aquatic Centre:
  • Aqua Natal: Monday 6 May to Monday 1 July (7.45 pm, every Monday night).
    • Duration: 45 Minutes, per session. 
  • Yoga Natal: Thursday 9 May to Thursday 27 June (6.30 pm, every Thursday night).
    • Duration: 1 Hour, per session.
Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope:

  • Yoga Natal: Wednesday 15 May to Wednesday 3 July (6.00 pm, every Wednesday night).

    • Duration: 1 Hour, person session.
Cost:
  • $135 for the 8-week program.

Program Requirements:

Bookings and Enquiries:

For bookings and enquiries please call, visit or email your preferred centre. See centre contact details below:

Blacktown Aquatic Centre

Address:

4 Boyd Street, Blacktown

Phone:

8869 9000

Email:

bac@blacktown.nsw.gov.au
Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope

Address:

Corner of Sentry Drive

and Stanhope Parkway,

Stanhope Gardens

Phone:

9421 2600

Email:

blcs.fitness@blacktown.nsw.gov.au

Staying Active

Come try our new Staying Active classes!

Regular exercise is the key to ageing well. Our Staying Active classes are specially-tailored for people over 50 to keep you active and social.

You can meet new people, enjoy the benefits of exercise as well as engage in social activities such as our monthly morning tea!

Download our flyer below for Staying Active class times and details, including our existing Young at Heart classes: 

To see what is currently on offer and for bookings, please visit our group fitness page:

Young at Heart

Young at Heart classes will help older adults look good and feel healthier! Young at Heart classes are run by accredited fitness leaders who are specifically trained in exercise for older adults. The cost is $11.40 per class or purchase a 10 entry visit pass for $102.65

Young at Heart is a land-based class which goes for 45 minutes and includes a gentle warm up, cardiovascular exercise and light resistance training. The benefits of regular exercise include:

  • lower blood pressure
  • improve cholesterol control
  • help manage weight
  • reduce the risk of falls
  • reduce the risk and manage heart disease, stroke and diabetes
  • make new friends while you have fun and get fit!

The Young at Heart classes are run at our year-round leisure and aquatic centres - Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope, Blacktown Aquatic Centre and Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton. The program aims to encourage older people to engage in regular physical activity in the interests of maintaining their physical and mental health.

Please note, doctors clearance may be required before you begin the program if you have an existing medical condition.

To see what is currently on offer and for bookings, please visit our group fitness page:

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