YMCA Canberra Runners Club (YCRC) is the capital's largest running club and offers events and training groups for runners of all ages and abilities. The YCRC is open to anyone who wants to run or volunteer.

They run a variety of major and smaller events during the year including:

• 90 Parkrun races during the year ranging from a 1.6km to half marathon
• Spring and Summer races held in central locations on Tuesdays at 6:15 pm
• Monthly jogalongs for boys and girls under 13 years
• Family fun runs

Please visit the website or contact YCRC on (02) 6242 4040 and admin.ycrc [at] ymca.org.au for more information.

LiveLighter is an online resource which provides a range of tools and resources to assist with healthy living. These resources and tools include:

• Physical Activity Calculator to help work out recommended activity levels
• Junk Food Calculator to help work out how much junk food is consumed
• Healthy meal plans
• Recipe books
• Workout programs

Please visit the website for more information.

Pilates Canberra offer a variety of programs and workshops for rehabilitation, athletic, disorder specific, general toning, strength and flexibility.

Please visit the website or contact Pilates Canberra on 0412 022 917 and barton [at] pilatescanberra.com.au for more information.

Body Intelligence Pilates and Body Rolling Studio offer a variety of studio equipment, Matwork and group Pilates classes to suit all needs, ages and fitness levels. This includes those looking to rehabilitate an injury or increase fitness levels.

Please visit the website or contact Body Intelligence Pilates and Body Rolling Studio on 0432 891 393 and pilates [at] bodyintel.com.au for more information.

ACT Government walking and cycling maps show on-road cycling lanes, shared use paths, unsealed paths, roads and free bicycle parking facilities. The information on the maps reflect current ACT and NSW Road Rules and road and path safety advice. The service includes:

• Journey Planner for cycling and walking routes and distances
• Park & Pedal locations map in 3D on CycleLifeHQ
• Bike Stop locations on CycleLifeHQ
• Bike & Ride Map for locations of bike cages and bike rails

A physical copy of the maps can be purchased from the Canberra and Region Visitor's Centre or Pedal Power ACT.

Please visit the website or contact ACT Government on (02) 6248 7995 for more information.

Nutrisense offer individual appointments with dieticians that involve a nutrition assessment using appropriate assessment tools and management processes to determine the client’s health priorities. This assessment is designed to diagnose and prepare a suitable treatment plan that considers the person’s age, abilities, co-morbidities, injuries (acute or rehab), budget and communication skills.

Nutrisense offer treatment services for chronic health conditions, including:

• Obesity
• Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2)
• Heart disease
• Cancer
• Gastrointestinal diseases
• IBS
• Crohn’s disease

Please visit the website or contact Nutrisense at Erindale Healthcare on (02) 6296 2266 for more information.

Nutrisense offer individual appointments with dieticians that involve a nutrition assessment using appropriate assessment tools and management processes to determine the client’s health priorities. This assessment is designed to diagnose and prepare a suitable treatment plan that considers the person’s age, abilities, co-morbidities, injuries (acute or rehab), budget and communication skills.

Nutrisense offer treatment services for chronic health conditions, including:

• Obesity
• Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2)
• Heart disease
• Cancer
• Gastrointestinal diseases
• IBS
• Crohn’s disease

Please visit the website or contact Nutrisense at Weston Creek Medical Practice on (02) 6145 2458 and reception [at] westongp.com.au for more information.

The Obesity Management Service (OMS) supports adults with a high level of obesity (Body Mass Index over 40kg/m2) to improve their health and wellbeing. The OMS focuses on those who are at high risk of developing complications from their obesity or those who already have limiting health problems. The OMS team includes doctors, nurses, dietitians, psychologists and exercise physiologists. The team works with adults to achieve a healthier lifestyle through group education, physical activity programs, strategies to support long-term self-management and improve social and emotional wellbeing.

The OMS accepts patients over the age of 18 who have been referred by their GP or medical specialist. 

Please visit the website or contact the OMS on (02) 5124 1552 or OMS [at] act.gov.au for more information.

SOULution Yoga offer over 75 classes per week across multiple genres and suitable for all fitness and skill levels. They also offer private classes.

Please visit the website or contact SOULution Yoga on (02) 6248 5505 and info [at] soulutionyoga.com for more information.