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Upcoming have a go sessions or community events

Come on down and try out some different sports in a fun and friendly environment or support your local community! Bookings may be required.

Circability Accessible Circus Classes

Come along and explore a wide range of circus skills and props - including aerial - in a fun, welcoming, and celebratory environment. These classes are designed to be accessible for people of all abilities and are suitable for participants and their carers alike. 

These classes are held every Friday from 11am to noon at Move Ōtautahi (Level 2 at Parakiore Recreation Centre). YOUR FIRST CLASS IS FREE!

Group bookings are also welcome! A session can be tailored to suit your group's needs and schedule.

Find out about Circability Accessible Circus Classes. Contact Jenny at Move for more information (circus[at]move.org.nz).


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Latest research and news

Here are some snippets on the latest physical activity research or news that we found interesting.

​Mobility can’t be tracked on a leaderboard, but it can help you feel better and make daily tasks easier.

Fitness is often measured through numbers: how much weight a person can lift, or how fast or far they can run. But mobility is harder to quantify.

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If you follow wellness channels on social media, you might’ve come across the claim that your grip strength – or how firmly you can squeeze something with your hands – can predict how long you will live.

This sounds far-fetched. Yet the science supports such a connection.

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If you like to exercise outdoors, summer gives you more chance to catch the daylight. It’s often easier to get out of bed and still light when you finish work. But what about when it gets really hot?

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