Category: Gym

Northcote Aquatic Recreation Centre Turns 2!​

SAVE THE DATE! Join us for a Splash-tastic Birthday bash We’re turning 2 years young — and 57 years strong (55 old + 2 new). Come celebrate the Northcote Aquatic Recreation Centre’s incredible journey – from its original opening in 1968 to its exciting redevelopment and grand reopening in 2023. It’s been two amazing years […]

Get Active in Spring

Get Active in Darebin is a FREE community-based exercise program aimed at increasing the physical activity and wellbeing levels of Darebin residents, as well as engaging under-represented groups into physical activity. Northocte Aquatic Recreation Centre (NARC) in partnership with the City of Darebin encourages everyone to get active – so if you’re on a tight budget and […]

AFL Elite Development Program

Unlock your Football Potential Are you ready to take your game to the next level? Bridge the Gap is a high-performance development program tailored for ambitious junior and senior Australian Rules footballers. Designed by elite-level experts with over 40 years of experience, this 10-week journey delivers the tools, insights, and support you need to excel. Why […]

Recovery Zone Upgrade

Recharge, Recover, Repeat: Why NARC’s Recovery Zone Is a Game-Changer Whether you’re smashing out a HIIT session, pushing through a strength circuit, or just getting back into movement, recovery is the key to staying consistent and injury-free. At Northcote Aquatic & Recreation Centre (NARC), recovery isn’t just an afterthought—it’s a full experience. Here’s why you’ll […]

Million Moves

From 1st-21st September, we’re encouraging every member to complete 75 moves a day for 21 days. 75 represents the alarming statistic that 75% of Australians do not meet the Australian national physical activity guidelines – and it takes 21 days of consistent action to build a health habit. How to get in your moves? Join […]

Release, Renew & Revive: Myo-Fascial Workshop – 15 June

A targeted recovery session to improve flexibility, posture, and movement quality. This 60-minute workshop blends active stretching and myo-fascial release techniques to help prove flexibility for your muscles & joints. It’s perfect for anyone looking to improve range of motion, support their training, or simply feel better in their body.  “If your spine is stiff […]

Knee Pain Slowing You Down? It Might Be Patellofemoral Joint Pain

Do you feel a dull ache at the front of your knee when walking up stairs, squatting, or sitting for long periods? You might be experiencing patellofemoral joint pain, a common condition that affects people of all activity levels – from weekend warriors to seasoned athletes. We often see members experiencing this kind of discomfort. […]