Geelong Council Opens Group Exercise Classes at Multiple Venues

Geelong residents can sign up for group exercise classes at four council-operated leisure centres beginning the week of 13 July 2026.

Interest in these programs has risen since Barwon Health released its 2025 community wellness report showing that 42 percent of adults in the Greater Geelong area meet recommended activity levels only when they attend scheduled sessions rather than exercising alone. Council facilities provide affordable, supervised options that fit around work and family commitments in neighbourhoods such as Newtown and East Geelong.

Venues and class types

The Geelong Aquatic Centre on Moorabool Street runs aqua aerobics on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30am and 6pm, using the indoor 25-metre pool. Eastern Beach rock pool hosts outdoor circuit classes on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7am, led by council fitness staff and limited to 25 participants per session. Both sites accept City of Greater Geelong leisure cards, which reduce the per-class fee to $11.50 for concession holders and $14.80 for full members.

Further west, the Leisurelink complex on Thompson Road in North Geelong offers yoga and strength circuits on weekday evenings. The Barwon River walking trail adjacent to the facility serves as the route for the Saturday 8am group walk that starts from the trailhead near the James Street footbridge.

Booking and next steps

Registration opens online through the council website or at venue reception desks on weekdays between 8am and 5pm. Participants must complete a basic health questionnaire on first attendance. New classes for the spring term will be listed on 1 August, with early-bird pricing available until 15 August for $95 for an eight-week block. Residents should check availability directly with City of Greater Geelong customer service on 5272 4800 before travelling to any site.