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Gunyama Run Club members gathered beside the illuminated sports field at night.
Community, Fitness

Fitness, friendship and local connections at Gunyama Run Club

Sometimes the most appealing part of a local activity is the people you meet along the way. A shared interest creates a starting point for conversation, and familiar faces can give you another reason to keep coming back. At Gunyama Run Club in Zetland, running is bringing locals together around a mix of personal goals, encouragement and community connection. Since launching in March 2026, the club has welcomed runners with different levels of experience. Members trained for this year’s City2Surf together, while some are now looking towards the HOKA Half Marathon in 2027. Meet the coaches Behind the sessions are…

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Fitness

Try Barre Basics in Waverley – A $15 Monday Morning Fitness Class

Looking for an affordable way to get moving and start your week feeling energised? Waverley Council’s Barre Basics Community Fitness sessions offer locals a chance to enjoy a low-impact workout every Monday morning for just $15. Held at the School of Arts Hall in Waverley, the one-hour class combines elements of Pilates, ballet-inspired movement and strength exercises. It’s an opportunity to build some regular exercise into your weekly routine without committing to an expensive gym membership. What Is Barre Basics? Barre is a low-impact form of exercise that uses small, controlled movements to work different muscle groups. Classes typically focus…

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Fitness, For Mums

How to Build a Fitness Routine That Actually Works Around Family Life

There’s a version of fitness advice that assumes the person reading it has a predictable schedule, a gym that’s easy to get to, and a reliable hour each day that belongs entirely to them. For most mums, none of those things are consistently true, which is why the fitness routines that look straightforward in theory tend to collapse within a few weeks of real life reasserting itself. The mums who build fitness habits that actually last aren’t the ones with the most discipline or the most motivation. They’re the ones who stopped trying to fit the standard fitness model into…

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Fitness

How to Choose the Right Treadmill for Your Fitness Goals

Key Highlights The right treadmill starts with your fitness goals, not with the lowest price or the flashiest screen. Walking, jogging, and treadmill running need different belt sizes, speed ranges, and weight capacity. Key treadmill features like motor power, cushioning, incline, and foldability shape your workout experience. Safety features matter at home, especially a safety key and easy controls. For weight loss, look closely at incline options, interval training support, and heart rate monitoring. Before you buy, check space, warranty coverage, and app or programme options. Introduction Choosing a treadmill can feel simple until you compare models and realise how…

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New Reformer Pilates Studio Coming to Des Renford Leisure Centre
Fitness, Pilates

New Reformer Pilates Studio Coming to Des Renford Leisure Centre

There’s a new fitness option on the way for Eastern Suburbs mums, with Des Renford Leisure Centre (DRLC) in Maroubra getting its own dedicated Reformer Pilates Studio. Randwick City Council is expanding the centre’s health and wellbeing facilities with a new purpose-built studio in DRLC’s ground-level atrium. The project was approved by Council in February 2025 and will feature 13 reformer beds, creating a dedicated space for small-group Reformer Pilates classes. For local mums trying to fit exercise around work, school drop-offs, kids’ activities and everything else that fills the week, having another quality fitness option close to home is…

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TCS Sydney mini Marathon
Fitness, Fun, Sports

TCS Sydney Mini Marathon Returns: Sydney’s Biggest 5km Is Back for 2026

You don’t have to run a marathon to experience the excitement of Australia’s biggest running weekend. The TCS Sydney Mini Marathon presented by ASICS is returning on Saturday 29 August 2026, giving families, first-time runners and fitness enthusiasts the chance to be part of one of Sydney’s most iconic sporting events. Covering a fun and achievable 5-kilometre course, this event is designed for everyone. Whether you’re looking for an active family morning, taking on your first organised run or simply wanting to soak up the incredible atmosphere, the TCS Sydney Mini Marathon is the perfect way to experience marathon weekend….

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Member training in the warm 40 degree J.I.M infrared studio, Paddington
Fitness

What Is Infrared Fitness? Why J.I.M Members Feel the Difference

At Joy In Movement (J.I.M), we are all about movement that feels good, fits your life and supports your wellbeing long-term. The thing that ties all of that together is infrared technology. Infrared fitness classes use gentle, heat-based technology to warm your body directly from the inside out, rather than just heating the air around you. The heat reaches deep into your muscles and joints, which is why a J.I.M class feels warm and supportive rather than the harsh, suffocating heat you might expect from a sauna. Our studios are heated to 40 degrees, warm enough to do real work,…

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J.I.M members chatting and smiling after a class at the Bondi Junction studio
Fitness

Real Mums, Real Movement | J.I.M Community Stories

At Joy In Movement, we believe movement should feel good, be sustainable, and fit into real life. The true magic of J.I.M comes from the people who walk through our doors every day, and what happens when they reconnect with their energy, their confidence and the simple enjoyment of moving. These are a few of the stories that inspire us daily at our Bondi Junction and Paddington studios. Moving Again, Without The Fear A lot of members come to J.I.M after time away from exercise, whether that is after having kids, a stretch of stiffness, injuries, or simply falling out…

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Eastern Suburbs mum mid-class in the J.I.M infrared studio, Bondi Junction
Fitness

Meet J.I.M | 30-Minute Infrared Fitness Studio, Bondi Junction & Paddington

Between school drop-offs, work, family life and trying to squeeze in a little time for yourself, finding a fitness routine that actually fits your life can feel impossible. That is why more women across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs are moving away from overcrowded commercial gyms and choosing studios that offer something more personal, supportive and motivating. J.I.M is an infrared fitness studio with locations across Australia, and our Bondi Junction and Paddington studios bring that different approach to fitness right to the Eastern Suburbs. Classes are led by J.I.M, run for 30 minutes, heated to 40 degrees with infrared heat, and…

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Fitness

A Week of Joy. 7 Days of J.I.M for $29 in the Eastern Suburbs.

If you have ever finished a workout feeling more wrecked than rejuvenated, J.I.M might just change your mind about fitness. Joy In Movement, better known as J.I.M, is Australia’s first fully automated, infrared group fitness experience. After watching the brand build a community across Sydney, the Eastern Suburbs now has not one but two J.I.M studios on the map. J.I.M Bondi Junction is open, and J.I.M Paddington is bringing infrared straight to the heart of Oxford Street. To celebrate, we are introducing ESM readers to Scott, the new General Manager leading the J.I.M Eastern Suburbs community. A different kind of…

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