RecWest Footscray in West Footscray, Victoria | Gym/Physical fitness centre

RecWest Footscray

Locality: West Footscray, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9689 1322

Address: Corner Market and Essex St 3012 West Footscray, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.recwestfootscray.ymca.org.au

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25.01.2022 We’ve heard Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews’ latest announcement regarding increases to activity capacity limits, subject to venue and group density restrictions. We are currently working through the details as to how this may impact our available services. We’re excited about these changes and want to thank everyone for your ongoing support. Where possible, we will be updating our limits within our booking systems later today to be available throughout the week. Please continue checking our website for the latest information regarding our operating hours, services and booking information.

24.01.2022 Eating fresh food in season has a huge number of benefits. In season produce: Tastes better It's often cheaper Supports your body's nutritional needs It's more environmentally friendly... Find out what's in season so you can start reaping the benefits. https://joom.ag/UivC/p4

24.01.2022 A reminder to all our members that memberships will be reactivate from Thursday 14 January. Members will still need to book in their sessions via our website to ensure we can contact trace if we have a confirmed case at our centre. We understand that some of you may not be ready to return to your health and fitness routine just yet, which is why we’re offering members a further four-week suspension period if they aren’t ready to reactivate their membership. If you do not want to reactive your membership, please visit our website and complete a suspension form on or before Monday 11 January.

23.01.2022 "Kindness boosts wellbeing". Mindfulness guru Fiona Kriaris talks about the importance of kindness in this season's YMCA Healthy Living Magazine. https://joom.ag/UivC/p13

23.01.2022 Group Fitness is back from tomorrow!! - Bookings are still required for all class and gym sessions and can be done at http://www.recwestfootscray.ymca.org.au//book-a-session.ht - Due to the current environment, all Yoga participants will need to bring their own mat to each class... - And of course don't forget to bring a towel along with you and fill your water bottles at home before coming in. - If you haven't received an email about membership reactivation options, please check your spam or junk inbox folder, or alternatively please email your reactivation request to us at [email protected] Happy training, RecWest Management team

22.01.2022 We are expanding our services! From Monday 30 November the following services will be available: Health Club Visits Group Fitness Classes Don’t forget you must have a booking to attend the centre. You can book and pay online for all of our available services. ... We’re thrilled to welcome you back. Find Group Fitness Class timetable here: http://www.recwestfootscray.ymca.org.au//group-fitness-tim http://www.recwestfootscray.ymca.org.au/centre-updates.html

20.01.2022 Today’s announcement from Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has confirmed the long awaited changes to bring Victoria out of lockdown. While these changes are indeed exciting, we are currently working through the impacts for our site and service offerings, which may take some time. We are working as quickly as possible and will provide additional updates as soon as more information is available. We are as excited as you are and can’t wait to see you again! Read the full statement from Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/statement-premier-79

19.01.2022 Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? We unpack this important question with dietitian, Juhi. https://joom.ag/UivC/p18

19.01.2022 Many cultures regularly consume soup on hot days. It has been suggested that it can even help to cool you down. Keen to give it a go?! We have a delicious soup recipe for you to try out. https://joom.ag/hGBC/p16

18.01.2022 We’ve heard Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews’ latest announcement and understand that this means there will be no changes to the current programs or services on offer at this time. We remain hopeful that restrictions will continue to ease in the coming week and will be sure to provide all updates for future announcements on our website. We are excited that Victoria is continuing to take positive steps towards reopening and truly appreciate your ongoing support. http://www.recwestfootscray.ymca.org.au/

15.01.2022 Did you know that different foods have differing impacts on brain health? Find out more in the YMCA Healthy Living Magazine. https://joom.ag/hGBC/p8

13.01.2022 There has never been a more important time to check in and ask R U OK? While we can’t be with you, diving in the pool or running on treadmills. We ask you to check in with yourself, your family and your loved ones. We, the centre, your community, know that together we’ll be ok. And we will welcome you back soon. #RUOK

12.01.2022 Centre Updates GROUP FITNESS With the upcoming return of memberships, group fitness classes will begin ramping up from Monday 11th Jan, please note some differing start dates for select classes based around the availability of those class instructors... OPENING HOURS From Wednesday 13th Jan our opening hours will be extended to coincide with the return of members as well as our daytime user groups! Operating hours will be: Mon-Thurs 6am-2pm & 4pm-9pm Fri 6am-2pm & 4pm-8pm Sat 8am-12pm Sun 9am-3pm RESTRICTIONS & PROCEDURES REMAINING IN PLACE In line with current restrictions and advice, the following procedures are still in place for all attendees of the site - Masks are needed to be worn within the centre except for during exercise activity - Bookings are still required for all members and casual attendees before entering the facility and can be book through http://www.recwestfootscray.ymca.org.au//book-a-session.ht

10.01.2022 It’s been a long six weeks Victoria and we are so excited to announce that we will be reopening on November 10! To ensure our staff and the community are kept safe, we are planning a staged approach to reopening our centre and services. The following services will be available from 10/11/20: Casual Gym Entry.... While some of your favourite classes, instructors and times may not be available immediately, we’re excited to welcome you back as we move forward together. At this time, membership payments will not resume. However, we have set up an online booking system to manage the number of people visiting the centre (bookings can be made 48 hours in advance). Please visit our website to book and find out more about the safety measures we have implemented to keep you and our staff safe. We look forward to seeing you back in centre soon! http://www.recwestfootscray.ymca.org.au/

09.01.2022 Do you often find you have carrots sitting in the fridge until they go off?! No judgement if so - but you can freshen up those carrots with these tasty carrot-based recipes. https://joom.ag/UivC/p16

07.01.2022 We are so excited to announce that we will be reactivating membership options and classes as of Monday 30 November! With casual online bookings or membership reactivation options now available, we’re thrilled to offer you the service which best fits your needs.... If you’re a member, make sure you check your inbox over the next few days for instructions on how you can reactivate your membership. Keep up to date with the latest information on our website. http://www.recwestfootscray.ymca.org.au/centre-updates.html

05.01.2022 Our YMCA NSW friends have a great gymnastics colouring activity that will get the kids busy!

03.01.2022 Summer is here and so is the latest edition of the YMCA Healthy Living Magazine. Happy reading!

03.01.2022 Great news West Footscray family!

03.01.2022 YMCA Victoria's Aquatics Specialist has shared an important article in the summer edition of the YMCA Healthy Living Magazine about water safety. https://joom.ag/hGBC/p10

02.01.2022 Following the Victorian Government's announcement related to new active COVID-19 cases in Victoria, from 5:00pm on 31 December 2020, masks will be mandatory indoors until further notice. If you are planning to visit our centre, all patrons and members of the public are required to wear masks inside, apart from during exercise and aquatic activity. Full announcement details are available at www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au.