Active Canberrans have achieved a record-breaking 100,000 minutes of exercise at Belgravia Leisure ACT venues, thanks to this year’s MOVE IT CANBERRA! Challenge.
The free day of movement united 1,501 registered participants to achieve a massive goal of reaching 20,000 minutes of physical activity across the ACT – not only did they achieve it, they exceeded it by more than 400%.
Every minute registered at Stromlo Leisure Centre (43,300), Gungahlin Leisure Centre (32,485), Erindale Leisure Centre (9,225) and Lakeside Leisure Centre (17,520) contributed to a united community total of 102,530 minutes, reinforcing the vital health habit of moving five times a week for a recommended 30 minutes each day.
Bernice Hay, Area Manager (ACT) said:
“Every member and visitor who came through the doors got moving, whether it was in the pool, the gym or an exercise class. Their energy and participation from our community made the day truly special.
Something for every fitness level
Communities in the ACT dove into a mix of structured and free-form activities. Of the 100,000 minutes achieved, aquatic activities were the most popular (48%), followed by gym activities (41%) and structured classes and skill sessions (11%).
Pool inflatables and BBQ social areas catered to the whole family, as patrons got active with free access to weights, cardio machines, swimming pools and 38 free classes across the venues, including “mega” fitness sessions held for Les Mills and aqua aerobics.
“A huge shout-out to our amazing teams across all three venues. Your hard work, enthusiasm and dedication turned this event into one for the record books,” Bernice added.
A growing campaign for good
The landmark MOVE IT CANBERRA! campaign has previously taken home the Marketing and Communications Award at the 2025 Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards for helping others to stay healthy and active for longer.
“It’s also been fantastic to see the momentum extend beyond the ACT, with other communities embracing similar campaigns, like Move with Wollondilly, which encourages more to build healthy, active habits,” Bernice concluded.
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