Heart Foundation Walking is Australia’s largest free walking network and offers Australians multiple ways to walk, both as individuals and in groups, along with a virtual community of walkers who track their activity online.

Walking groups can be any size and groups walk at various times, days, distances and levels of difficulty with all participants encouraged to walk at their own pace. Volunteer Walk Organisers decide the route, times and days for the walks, act as the main point of contact for group members and help the Heart Foundation stay in touch with walkers.

Heart Foundation Walking is designed to help people enjoy regular physical activity. The program provides:

• An easy, accessible way to stay physically active
• Social contact and community spirit
• A safe way to be healthy
• Regular newsletters and health information
• Encouragement and incentives to stay motivated
• Invitations to special walk events

Please visit the website or contact Heart Foundation Walking on 13 11 12 and walking [at] heartfoundation.org.au for more information.

Belconnen Physiotherapy Clinic hydrotherapy services can assist with decreasing pain, lessening muscle tension, increasing circulation, improving balance and stability, increasing muscular strength and endurance, maintaining fitness and providing early rehabilitation following injury or surgery.

Please visit the website or contact Belconnen Physiotherapy Clinic on (02) 6251 3487 and belconnen [at] physiotherapyclinic.net.au for more information.

Belconnen Physiotherapy Clinic offer strength and conditioning classes and one-on-one sessions to assist with reducing muscle loss, injury risk, arthritic pain and body fat while improving bone density and increasing metabolic rates.

Please visit the website or contact Belconnen Physiotherapy Clinic on (02) 6251 3487 and belconnen [at] physiotherapyclinic.net.au for more information.

Uniting seniors gyms offer personalised exercise and movement programs in a safe and comfortable environment for people over the age of 60 who want to stay fit and healthy.

They offer:

• The support of accredited Exercise Physiologists and Fitness Specialists
• Group and individual exercise activities
• The chance to meet new people and have a chat
• Health and fitness checks
• One-to-one program evaluation every three months, to make sure an individual’s program continues to suit their needs and goals
• Advice and help with reducing the risk of long-term health issues
• Disease management and assessment

There are flexible and affordable payment options available, including casual visit passes.

Please visit the website or contact Uniting on 1800 486 484 or homecare [at] uniting.org for more information.

Arthritis ACT Strength and Balance is an entry level exercise program designed to improve balance, flexibility, strength and confidence in completing everyday tasks. The program is run over 10 sessions at locations in Kaleen, Weston Creek and Tuggeranong.

They also conduct a weekly casual class at Arthritis ACT in Bruce.

Please visit the website or contact Arthritis ACT on 1800 011 041 and info [at] arthritisact.org.au for more information.

Arthritis ACT offer yoga and chair yoga classes throughout the year to help improve muscle tone, better breathing habits, reduction of stress, better sleep and a sense of wellbeing. Chair yoga is accessible to those who cannot stand or who lack the mobility to move easily between seated and standing positions.

Please visit the website or contact Arthritis ACT on 1800 011 041 and info [at] arthritisact.org.au for more information.

Arthritis ACT offer Tai Chi programs run by a qualified exercise physiologist to reduce pain and improve mental and physical wellbeing. The Tai Chi programs assist with:

• Reducing stress
• Increasing balance and flexibility
• Feeling relaxed
• Improving overall mind and body

The 8-week beginner program, 'Tai Chi for Health and Falls Prevention’ is run in both Kaleen and Bruce. A Hydro Tai Chi program is run at Canberra Hospital.

Please visit the website or contact Arthritis ACT on 1800 011 041 and info [at] arthritisact.org.au for more information.

Capital Hydrotherapy provide a range of services to assist with the following chronic health conditions, including:

• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Chronic pain (Fibromyalgia, lower back pain)
• Arthritis
• Diabetes
• Osteoporosis
• Heart disease
• Occupational rehabilitation and Worker’s Compensation clients
• Joint replacement and reconstruction
• Spinal surgery or neurosurgery
• Falls prevention, poor balance
• Stiffness, muscular weakness,
• Stroke and Spinal Cord Injuries
• Cerebral Palsy
• Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neuron Disease and other neurological conditions

They also offer a range of group hydrotherapy classes, including Hydrolates.

Please visit the website or contact Capital Hydrotherapy [on (02) 6156 2223 and reception [at] capitalhydrotherapy.com.au for more information.

Higher Function Physiotherapy offer exercise physiology services with accredited exercise physiologists who specialise in the prescription of exercises to assist with the prevention and management of chronic health conditions. Exercise can assist with injury prevention, rehabilitation of chronic injuries and sports specific strength and conditioning.

Higher Function Physiotherapy exercise physiology services can assist with the following chronic health conditions:

• Diabetes
• Cardiovascular disease
• Osteoporosis
• Obesity
• Neurological conditions
• Depression
• Persistent pain

Please visit the website or contact Higher Function Physiotherapy on (02) 6262 9664 and reception [at] higherfunction.com.au for more information.

Back in Strength Physiotherapy and Pilates offer physiotherapist services specialising in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of physical dysfunction.

Their physiotherapy services can assist with treatment of the following conditions:

• Back, Neck, Knees, Ankles, Hips, Shoulders, SIJ, TMJ, Foot
• Work injuries
• Chronic pain management
• Spinal and sports injuries
• Pre and post-surgery rehabilitation
• Postural problems
• Jaw pain
• Cancer
• Neurological problems
• Arthritis

They also offer a mobile physiotherapy service.

Please visit the website or contact Back In Strength Physiotherapy and Pilates on (02) 6282 9992 for more information.