Boost your mental and physical fitness between classes at an on-campus DeakinACTIVE!
Finding time to be active can be a struggle – we get it! Many of us are balancing studies with work, family and social commitments. And with exams just around the corner, you’re probably getting ready to hunker down for some serious study sessions.
But did you know that just a few minutes of aerobic exercise can boost your memory, attention and learning for up to two hours? Staying active also plays an important role in stress management and fortifying our wellbeing, so physical activity should ideally be a central feature of your study routine.
What motivates you to commit to a fitness routine?
We understand that everyone has different needs when it comes to staying active, and setting realistic goals is important when it comes to balancing your health with other commitments. Here’s three good reasons why you consider trialing a DeakinACTIVE membership at your local campus fitness centre.
Convenience
If you’re keen to fit in more exercise but you’re time-poor or want to avoid extra commuting, why not try out the DeakinACTIVE fitness centre on your campus?
We have three great facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and a range of fitness classes on offer at the Burwood, Waurn Ponds and Warrnambool campuses. And if you want to squeeze in a quick workout before or between classes, we have shower and locker facilities so you can freshen up before you head off!
Inspiration
Need some fitness inspo to get you started? Then look no further than our beautiful and fully appointed spaces!
- Burwood. Located on the ground floor of the stunning architecturally designed LC Building, the new-and-improved DeakinACTIVE fitness centre is three-times larger than the former centre and is decked out with industrial-inspired fittings and wide open spaces. It also overlooks a tranquil Wellness Garden, so you can soak up some serenity before you tackle the textbooks.
- Waurn Ponds. Situated within Deakin’s Elite Sports Precinct, our Waurn Ponds fitness centre hosts a range of different multipurpose rooms across two levels, a squash court onsite, and is fitted out with Technogym equipment that helps you track your progress (and allows you to catch up on your favourite TV shows too!).
- Warrnambool. Our fully equipped fitness centre, nestled among the natural splendor of the Hopkins River, allows you to come and go as you please for a quick weights session or burst of cardio between classes.
Value
With generous membership packages starting at the cost of just a couple of coffees per week, we have an affordable option to suit everyone!
For those of you at Burwood or Waurn Ponds, we’ve can offer you the following benefits to help you reach all your fitness goals.
- Just starting out? Check out our ever-popular Strive membership pack, priced at just $12 per week. You’ll receive unlimited access to all facilities at your fitness centre; casual stadium use; health consultations; workouts, recipes and blogs of the week (via the DeakinMOVES app), plus much more!
- Serious about tracking your gains? For just a few dollars more ($15 per week), a Thrive membership will grant you all the basics plus six Body Composition Scans per year (perfect for tracking all that additional muscle mass you’ll be building!) and unlimited access to on-site Group Fitness Classes whenever you please.
Are you based at Burwood and really want to go gunning for glory?
- The gold-standard Success membership is here to help guide you every step of the way. For just $25 a week, a Success membership includes full fitness centre access plus ten Body Composition Scans per year, full Deakin Digital access via the DeakinMOVES app, and unlimited SkillAthletic classes.
And for our Warrnambool warriors?
- You can take out a comprehensive Strive membership for a very affordable $5 a week! This includes full fitness centre access and DeakinMOVES perks plus unlimited health consultations and a free Body Composition Scan per year.
So what are you waiting for? All memberships packages include no lock-in contracts, a 28-day cancellation period, and are direct-debited on a fortnightly basis for your convenience. Find out more about our membership packages on the DeakinACTIVE website.
All are welcome!
Next time you’re nearby or on campus, head down to your DeakinACTIVE fitness centre to take a tour – we’d love to show you around and answer any questions you may have! We pride ourselves on our premium fitness centre facilities, friendly staff and COVIDSafe hygiene practices.
And we encourage you to bring along a gym buddy if you like, regardless of whether they’re a student or staff member at Deakin. We welcome everyone from the wider community at DeakinACTIVE, and they can enjoy all the benefits of our membership packages for just a few extra dollars per week.
Stay well and we look forward to welcoming you to the DeakinACTIVE community soon!