Fitness and Wellness at Brighton Recreational Centre
Join our fitness and wellness classes at Brighton Recreational Centre. With expert guidance from qualified and experienced instructors, a supportive community of active seniors, and a focus on maintaining your independence, it’s time to move, connect, and thrive!
Become a member of our Fitness and Wellness Program. For just $25 per week for seniors or $29 per week for full memberships you’ll receive:
- Unlimited classes
- Free personalised fitness assessment
- Free trial class
- No joining fee
Expert Guidance
Our experienced instructors understand your needs.
Supportive Community
Join a welcoming community of active seniors
Independent living
Stay strong for the life you love.
Why Join?
- Expert guidance from experienced instructors
- Supportive community of active seniors
- Options to suit all fitness levels and interests
- Supportive community of active seniors and other like minded individuals
- Options to suit all fitness levels, including three levels of strength training classes
- Daytime, evening and weekend yoga classes available.
- Specialty class options including pilates, meditation, tai chi and dance
- Fitness assessments to guide you toward the most suitable class to achieve your goals
With encouragement and training my strength has improved amazingly and at 81, I am now able to do floor exercises and weights. I enjoy the classes very much, as well as meeting new friends.
- Frances
I absolutely adore Barti's classes. She is very responsive to individual differences and really pushes us to do our best.
- Catriona
Memberships & Passes
FITNESS AND WELLNESS MEMBERSHIP
From $25.00 per week
For Seniors, Pension and Health Care Card Holders
- Unlimited classes
- Free fitness assessment
- Free trial class
- No joining fee
Casual Pass cards are also available
Pass Cards
Prefer to keep things casual? Try one of our pass cards instead.
- 10 pass card from $170*
- Single pass from $21.50*
| Concession Price* | Regular Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Membership – unlimited classes | $25 per week | $29 per week |
| 10 pass card | $170 | $200 |
| Single pass | $21.25 | $25 |
| Fitness Assessment – Free for members | N/A | $25 |
*Seniors, Pension and Health Care card holders
We also offer a free trial class for all new partipants to the centre.
Compare Your Options
| Fitness and Wellness Membership | 10 Pass card | Single Pass | |
| Unlimited Classes | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Free Fitness Assessment | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Seniors/Concession Price | $25pw | $170 | $21.25 |
| Standard Price | $29pw | $200 | $25 |
| Cost Per Class (attending 2+ classes/week) | Best value! $12.50-$14.50 | $17-20 | $21.25-$25 |
Fitness and Wellness Timetable
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
| 8:15 am | Strength & Vitality | Strength & Vitality | |||||
| 9:00 am | Hatha Yoga Zumba Gold | Tai Chi | |||||
| 9:15 am | |||||||
| 9:30 am | Tai Chi | Tai Chi | Yin Yoga | Strength Plus | |||
| 10:00 am | Strength Plus | Strength and Vitality | Strength Foundations | ||||
| 10:30 am | Strength and Vitality Restorative Yoga | ||||||
| 11:00 am | Strength Foundations | Strength Foundations | Strength and Vitality | Meditation | |||
| 11:30 am | Strength and Vitality | Pilates | Strength and Vitality | ||||
| 12:00 pm | Standing Pilates | ||||||
| 12:30 pm | Pilates | Slow Flow Yoga | Strength Plus | ||||
| 2:30 pm | Zumba Gold | Chair Yoga Dance | |||||
| 6:00 pm | Slow Flow Yoga |
Membership Enquiries and Class Bookings
Online Class Bookings
Book online here or download the Mind Body app in the App store or Google play store.
By Phone
Call the Centre on 9592 3033 and we can sign you up and book you into classes over the phone.
In Person
Pop in any time and our friendly team can assist you to find the perfect option just for you.
Trouble Booking In Online?: Click here for detailed instructions on how to set-up and account in the Mind Body App and to Make or Cancel a booking.
Meet Our Instructors
At Brighton Recreational Centre, our qualified and experienced fitness and wellness instructors are dedicated to understanding your individual needs, offering expert guidance to help you achieve your personal health goals. With their knowledge and support, you’ll feel confident and motivated every step of the way.
Barti
Sam
Ivka
Ian
Lea
Christine
Simone
Jacqui
Jade
Nancy
Ying Chia
Deby David
Ben
Irene
FAQ’s
How do I purchase a fitness membership?
You can sign up to our membership through our website here, or simply get in touch with us at the front desk. 9592 3033 enquiries@brightonrec.com.au
How does my fitness membership work?
Your membership will autopay via direct debit $25/29 on the same day each week. Memberships have an initial lock in period of 8 weeks, after which you can cancel or suspend at any time.
24 hour’s notice before your next autopay is required for cancellations and suspensions to be applied accordingly before regularly weekly payment is transferred.
We allow memebers to suspend their memberships (post the initial 8 week period) as many times a year for any length of time, with no additional fees.
Is there a joining fee?
No, there is no fee to become a member of Brighton Rec’s fitness and wellness program.
How do I book into a Fitness and Wellness class?
To make a booking, click here and follow the below steps:
1) Chose the class that you would like to book into and click the “Book” button.
2) Sign in with your email address and password. If you have forgotten your password, click ‘forgot my password’ and follow the prompts to reset your password.
New to Brighton Recreational Centre? Click on ‘Create account’ and follow the prompts to add your personal information and create a password.
Trouble Booking In?
Click here for detailed instructions on how to set-up an account in the Mindbody app and to Make or Cancel booking.
How does my Fitness and Wellness pass card work?
Each attendance to a class will reduce the balance on the card by one. Only students who have booked into the class within the Mind Body App or by reception staff are to be permitted into the class. Fitness and Wellness pass cards are not transferable. 10 pass cards are valid for 12 months.
What should I wear?
Clothing that makes you feel comfortable and that is suitable for exercise and moving around in. For example leggings, shorts and a t-shirt.
What should I bring?
A water bottle, we have a refill fountain here.
How long are your classes?
All of our fitness and wellness classes run for 50 minutes.
Do you offer trial classes?
Yes, we offer one free class to one of our fitness and wellness classes for anyone new to our Centre.
How do I cancel a class I have already booked into?
You can cancel a class on the Schedule tab of the Profile screen in the MindBody app or alternatively call the Centre 9592 3033. Cancelling of a fitness and wellness class booking must occur no less than 1 hour prior to the class commencement.
For passcard holders, if you have made a booking, do not attend the class and fail to cancel the class prior to 1 hour, your class pass will have been considered as expended and you will not be entitled to a refund or credit under these circumstances.
See below for reference
Can I cancel my membership?
Yes you can cancel your membership after your initial 8 week minimum period. Cancellations must be requested no less than 5 days before the next fortnightly direct debit date.
Cancellations can be requested with us directly at any time, or via the Mind Body website here. Terminations are not possible on the MindBody App.
Am I able to suspend my membership?
Yes, you can suspend your membership for 8 weeks over a 12-month period, which must be used as a minimum 2-week block.
Do you have a gym?
We don’t have a permanent fitness gym set up here at the Centre. However, in addition to our range of fitness and wellness classes, we do offer a fitness assessment (free to all membership holders) run by a qualified fitness instructor who after the completion of the assessment, can guide you towards the fitness and wellness class best suited to meet your needs and fitness goals.
Do you have squash courts?
No, the Brighton Recreational Centre no longer has squash courts or a basketball court available to hire. There is also no swimming pool at our Centre
Parking
Free parking is available in our Centre’s car park which is exclusive to Brighton Rec Centre customers. Alternatively, Free Parking is available on Outer Crescent. Time limits apply.
Disabilities
Our centre caters for people of all abilities including designated disability parking, wheelchair accessible, disabled toilets.
Public Transport
Middle Brighton station is a 9 min walk. A bus stop is located near the corner of St Andrews Street and Black Street.