Finish T1 strong with these great winter offers from DeakinACTIVE
As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, it’s more important than ever to implement ways to keep moving every day, just like you would commit to a study routine.
It’s well established that exercise improves mental health and cognitive function, so make sure you’re getting at least 30 minutes a day as you wrap up T1. Join our June fitness challenge or the Big Freeze Ice Bucket challenge, or give our fitness centres or online wellbeing classes a try – it’ll keep you firing and in peak condition as you sit your end-of-unit assessments!
We’re closed for the King’s Birthday holiday
In line with the rest of the University, DeakinACTIVE Burwood, Waurn Ponds and Warrnambool facilities will be closed on Monday 10 June. However, the DeakinACTIVE Waterfront Wellness Centre will be open and all group fitness classes will be running as per the normal schedule.
Try 30 days at your campus gym for just $30*
Take advantage of this limited time offer – 30 days for just $30*!
Access all facilities and state-of-the-art gym equipment, including all group fitness classes. You will receive expert guidance and consultations, plus a variety of mindfulness, circuit and strength-based group fitness classes as many times as you like during the 30 days!
- Just $1 a day
- Unlimited access
- Health consultation (including a body scan)
- Tailored exercise program
- No joining fees
- No lock-in contracts
Let Deakin ACTIVE support you on your health and wellness journey today! See the DeakinACTIVE website for more info or to sign up.
* T&Cs apply. DeakinACTIVE 30 days for $30 offer available at DeakinACTIVE Burwood and Waurn Ponds locations only. Purchase pack online or in person between 1 June 2024–30 June 2024. The 30 days usage valid to use until 30 July 2024. New members only, no lock-in contracts!
Join us for the Big Freeze Ice Bucket Challenge!
Make a splash and help us beat the Beast, A FightMND event.
Minimum $5 donation for a chance to bucket your friends with ice water! 100% of all proceeds go directly to FightMND.
When: Wednesday 12 June
Time: 11am–1pm
Where: Burwood (end of bridge, Elgar Rd side) and Waurn Ponds (Union Green)
Every little bit counts, help us fight the beast and reach our donation goal!
Come join the fun via our registration webpage!
We have a new app!
With a brand new look and a more streamlined user-experience. If you haven’t already, download our new Technogym app today!
Take our June challenge
Join our monthly challenge via your app (see above!) to hit your 30 minutes of daily movement. We’ve got a great prize up for grabs!
- June fitness challenge: Whoever rows the fastest 2000m throughout June, wins four weeks’ free membership! All times must be recorded through the Skillrow app at DeakinACTIVE, and time shown to a staff member to be eligible.
NEW! DeakinACTIVE Referral Program
Refer a friend to DeakinACTIVE and reap the rewards!
- Your friend gets a five-day free trial.
- If they sign up as a member after their trial, you get seven days for free as a week’s free credit off your membership!
BONUS: No limitations on how many friends you sign up! Refer 10 friends and get 70 days free credit. What are you waiting for – find out more!
Winter wellbeing from home
If you’re studying online or looking to decompress from home, take advantage of our free online wellbeing classes! Register below to join your live session(s) via Zoom.
- Mondays: Yoga, 12.15–1pm
- Tuesdays: Meditation, 10.15–10.30am
- Wednesday: Pilates, 12.15–1pm
- Thursdays: Meditation, 10.15–10.30am.
Get moving for the fellas!
Join us as we celebrate Men’s Health Week (10–16 June)! Men’s Health Week focuses on not just on men’s physical health, but also their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
This year’s theme is Know Your Man Facts and so during the week, we’ll be sharing some great great tips and tricks to help you stay happy and healthy – stay tuned to our DeakinACTIVE Instagram and Facebook channels for updates!