Active Merri-bek are looking for men aged 18 years and over who live or work in Merri-bek to join our men’ health initiative!
After much success, we are excited to be running our FREE 8-week men’s health program designed for men who want to improve their physical, mental and social wellbeing. Each week we discuss a new topic that impacts men’s health. Covering nutrition, training, mental health, the impacts of gambling and more. These sessions will be facilitated by Active Merri-bek trainers and other fantastic guest speakers.
Date: 10 May - 28 June
Time: Every Wednesday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre
Register today
What are you waiting for? Sign up today to ensure you don’t miss out on this great program and receive a FREE three-month health and wellness membership at your chosen Active Merri-bek site.
Please email programs@activemoreland.com.au for further information on the program.
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Why Men’s Health?
Research shows that Men in Merri-bek and in the surrounding northern suburbs participate less in physical activity and experience poorer mental health outcomes. At Active Merri-bek we want to help men who want to improve their physical health and mental health whilst making great social connections. The Men of Merri-bek program will support you to make a healthier life for yourself and your loved ones. -
When does Men of Merri-bek start?
The program will begin on Wednesday 10 May and will conclude on Wednesday 28 June. The sessions will be held at Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre. The program runs from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. We ask that all registrants commit to attending five or more sessions. -
What to expect from Men of Merri-bek?
Each session will start with a 45-minute workout, delivered by an Active Merri-bek trainer. These workouts are tailored to suit all abilities, whether you want to kickstart your health journey or already train regularly.
Once the workout is finished, the group will go inside and hear from an industry expert on a topic impacting men’s health. The session will run for 40 minutes with time for questions at the end. You can expect to learn more about:- nutrition;
- getting active;
- mental health;
- healthy relationships and much more.
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Not convinced yet?
Hear from two of our Men of Merri-bek participants from 2022:
“I stumbled upon a post promoting this and without too much consideration, signed up, and I'm very glad that I did.
Over the last couple of years, I have really felt things were getting on top of me; being really busy and not having the time to look after my health and to do things I enjoy. I felt that I needed a boost to help break some habits and make some new ones. This is exactly what the program provided for me.
Having a place to go once a week and exercise, listen and talk, along with getting back to the gym, has boosted my energy levels throughout the week and helped change some unhelpful thoughts and attitudes.”
“I am so glad I had the opportunity to join the program. This gave me the launch into the difficult first step, then helped me stick to it through the encouragement of the PT’s and the motivation through shared community of men with a common goal. The talks helped me discover more about masculinity in the modern age.”
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