Free Exercise Events
We all know how important exercise is for our physical and mental health.
In an effort to reduce the common barriers of: cost, timing, lock in contracts and fear of gyms; there are a number of free programs run through the suburbs of the Gold Coast.
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So, grab a friend and give some of these a go.
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Palm Beach
Laguna Park
Laguna Ave; Palm Beach
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NO JOINING FEES
NO CLASS FEES
100% FREE
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Sponsored by Medibank
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Book a spot in a class through their website
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Beach Volleyball
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Courts at Coolangatta - across from Cooly Hotel
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Free
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Available for personal use any time
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Burleigh
Tai Chi
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Improve your mind and body connection through breath control and movement. A qualified instructor guides you through a series of movements to help promote harmony and improve mobility and mental awareness. Tai Chi is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
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When: Monday and Wednesday at 8.30am
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Where: Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Justins
Park, The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads
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Cost: Free
Holistica Movement
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When: Every Wednesday
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Time: 5:30 - 6:30am
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Where: HPHP Studio; Griffith Street; Coolangatta
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Cost: Free (Booking required)
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Creator: One Wave
Fluro Friday
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When: First Friday of every month
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Time: 6:00am
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Where: North Burleigh Beach
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What to bring: Something bright
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Cost: Free
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Creator: One Wave
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More Info: http://onewaveisallittakes.com/
Kirra Park Run
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Where: Start / Finish is at Gilltrap Park, Kirra Beach (150m from North Kirra SLSC)
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When: Every Saturday at 7am
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Cost: Free - register online to record your time
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Distance: 5km
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Ability: Any speed / fitness
Coombabah Lake Reserve
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Where: Raintree Glen; Coombabah
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When: Open 24/7
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Cost: Free
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Activities: Cycling and walking, bird watching
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Ability: Any fitness - mostly flat with gravel paths and boardwalks the whole way
Hiking in Springbrook
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Where: Springbrook National Park
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When: Open 24/7
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Cost: Free
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Activities: Hiking, glow worms
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Ability: Any fitness. There are 9 tracks with distances ranging from 700m to 20km. The shorter walks are easily accessible for wheelchairs
