How to Choose the Right Fitness Class In and Around Wynnum
Whether you're looking to get fitter, improve your balance, build strength, meet new people or simply enjoy moving again, there are plenty of wonderful exercise classes in and around Wynnum, Manly and the Bayside.
The great news? There really isn't a "best" class.
The best class is the one you'll genuinely look forward to attending week after week.
Every instructor has a different style. Every group has its own personality. Even two classes teaching the same type of exercise can feel completely different.
That's why I always encourage people to try a few different classes until they find the one that feels like home.
This guide will help you understand the different options available and hopefully make choosing your next class a little easier.
The great news? There really isn't a "best" class.
The best class is the one you'll genuinely look forward to attending week after week.
Every instructor has a different style. Every group has its own personality. Even two classes teaching the same type of exercise can feel completely different.
That's why I always encourage people to try a few different classes until they find the one that feels like home.
This guide will help you understand the different options available and hopefully make choosing your next class a little easier.
Table of Contents
- Not Sure What to Choose?
- Looking for Gentle Movement?
- Looking to Build Strength?
- Love Music? Prefer Exercise That Doesn't Feel Like Exercise?
- Looking for Friendship and Community?
- Prefer Exercising Outdoors?
- Looking for Free or Low-Cost Fitness?
- Why You Might Enjoy BoogieCamp
- Local Fitness Directory
Not Sure What to Choose?
There's no rule that says you have to get it right the first time.
Try a yoga class.
Try Tai Chi.
Try Zumba Gold.
Try Pilates.
Try line dancing.
See how each one makes you feel.
Notice which instructor helps you feel comfortable. Which group makes you smile. Which class leaves you feeling energised instead of exhausted.
The right class isn't necessarily the one everyone else recommends.
It's the one you enjoy enough to keep coming back to.
And if you try my classes and discover they're not the right fit for you, that's completely okay too. My goal is simply to help more people discover the joy and benefits of moving their bodies in a way they enjoy. You can browse my class timetable.
Try a yoga class.
Try Tai Chi.
Try Zumba Gold.
Try Pilates.
Try line dancing.
See how each one makes you feel.
Notice which instructor helps you feel comfortable. Which group makes you smile. Which class leaves you feeling energised instead of exhausted.
The right class isn't necessarily the one everyone else recommends.
It's the one you enjoy enough to keep coming back to.
And if you try my classes and discover they're not the right fit for you, that's completely okay too. My goal is simply to help more people discover the joy and benefits of moving their bodies in a way they enjoy. You can browse my class timetable.
Looking for Gentle Movement?
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These classes focus on improving flexibility, mobility, posture and balance while placing less stress on the joints.
You might enjoy:
These are wonderful options if you're returning to exercise, recovering from injury, or simply prefer slower, mindful movement. If you're looking for gentle movement with a little more energy, music and laughter, you might also enjoy my Zumba Gold classes in Wynnum. |
Looking to Build Strength?
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Strength training becomes increasingly important as we get older. It helps maintain muscle mass, supports healthy bones, improves balance and makes everyday activities easier.
You might enjoy:
My Zumba Gold classes also include toning exercises using light hand weights, helping improve functional strength while keeping the class fun and enjoyable. If you'd like to explore more strength, my livestream Zumba + Lift classes are a great combination of fun dance cardio with simple strength training exercises. |
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Love Music? Prefer Exercise That Doesn't Feel Like Exercise?
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If traditional gyms don't appeal to you, moving to music can be a fantastic way to stay active.
Options include:
Many people tell me they forget they're exercising because they're too busy enjoying the music. If you enjoy singing along, smiling, laughing and leaving class feeling happier than when you arrived, music-based fitness might be exactly what you're looking for. |
Looking for Friendship and Community?
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This is something people often don't think about when choosing an exercise class...
...but I think it's one of the most important. Many people initially come looking for exercise. They stay because they find connection. Especially in midlife and beyond, finding opportunities to meet new people, laugh together and build genuine friendships can be just as valuable as the exercise itself. At BoogieCamp, many of our members stay for coffee after class, encourage one another and genuinely care about each other. For many people, that sense of belonging becomes just as important as the workout itself. You can learn more about my approach to teaching and building community. |
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Prefer Exercising Outdoors?
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The Bayside is a beautiful place to be active.
Many local classes take place in parks and open spaces, allowing you to enjoy fresh air while exercising. Popular outdoor locations include:
If you enjoy being outdoors, there are plenty of excellent options available. |
Looking for Free or Low-Cost Fitness?
The Move Well Brisbane Program offers a fantastic range of free and low-cost activities throughout Brisbane. This program is funded by Brisbane City Council and was formerly called the Active & Healthy Program.
Many classes are completely free, while others have a small fee.
It's an excellent way to try something new without making a big financial commitment.
Below you'll find many of the Move Well Brisbane classes available in and around Wynnum and Manly.
Many classes are completely free, while others have a small fee.
It's an excellent way to try something new without making a big financial commitment.
Below you'll find many of the Move Well Brisbane classes available in and around Wynnum and Manly.
Why You Might Enjoy BoogieCamp
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Of course I'm a little biased...
...but here's what makes my classes a little different.
Most importantly... I want people to leave class feeling happier than when they arrived. If that sounds like the kind of fitness experience you're looking for, I'd love to welcome you. |
👉 Learn more about my Wynnum Zumba Gold Class
👉 View my Full Class Timetable 👉 Still have questions? Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page. |
I really enjoy the instructor’s vibrant personality and positive energy—it sets the tone for the entire class. The social interaction with fellow participants is another highlight; it’s uplifting to connect with others in such a fun and supportive environment.
~ Christine
Local Fitness Directory
Last updated: July 2026
We do our best to keep this guide accurate, but class times and venues may change. Please check with the organiser before attending.
All classes marked with ** are free or low-cost activities funded by Brisbane City Council as part of Council's Move Well Brisbane Program (formerly: Active & Healthy Program). To find out more details on a class, you can call Council on 07 3403 8888, or go to Brisbane City Council's Move Well Brisbane website here.
Aqua Fitness
Balance, Meditation & Mobility
Chair Based Activities
Dance & Zumba
Functional Fitness, Strength and Boxing
Mums and Bubs Activities
Pilates & Yoga
Running & Trail Walking
Sports
Tai Chi Qigong & Tai-Chair
We do our best to keep this guide accurate, but class times and venues may change. Please check with the organiser before attending.
All classes marked with ** are free or low-cost activities funded by Brisbane City Council as part of Council's Move Well Brisbane Program (formerly: Active & Healthy Program). To find out more details on a class, you can call Council on 07 3403 8888, or go to Brisbane City Council's Move Well Brisbane website here.
Aqua Fitness
- Aqua Aerobics:
- Sundays 8:30am at Manly Pool, Manly **
Balance, Meditation & Mobility
- Falls Prevention and Strength:
- Fridays 9:30am at Bulimba Riverside Park, Bulimba **
- Flexibility and Core Conditioning:
- Tuesdays 9:30am at Bulimba Riverside Park, Bulimba **
- Reset & Realign: A guided relaxation
- Wednesdays 5:30pm at Wilson Park, Norman Park **
- Stretch and Mobility:
- Thursdays 10:35am at Wynnum Municipal Hall, Wynnum **
Chair Based Activities
- Chair Yoga Dance:
- Mondays 9:00am at Wynnum Municipal Hall, Wynnum **
- Gentle Fitness & Tai-Chair:
- Thursdays 11:30am at Mt Gravatt PCYC, Upper Mt Gravatt **
- Thursdays 1:00pm at Mt Gravatt PCYC, Upper Mt Gravatt **
Dance & Zumba
- Dancing with Ali
- Tuesdays 8:30am at Manly Lota RSL, Manly
- Wednesdays 7:15pm at Annette Roselli Dance Academy, Tingalpa
- Fridays 9:15am at Annette Roselli Dance Academy, Tingalpa
- Sundays 6:30pm at Annette Roselli Dance Academy, Tingalpa
- Line Dancing for Beginners
- Mondays 5:30pm at Wynnum Municipal Hall, Wynnum **
- Wednesdays 5:15pm at Upper Mt Gravatt Progress Hall, Upper Mt Gravatt **
- Salsa in the Park
- Sundays 10:00am at Lota Espanade Park, Lota **
- Zumba Gold Fitness
- Mondays 8:00am at Waterloo Bay Leisure Centre, Wynnum (with Olga!)
- Mondays 9:00am at Preston Road Park, Carina **
- Tuesdays 8:00am at Lota Camping Reserve, Lota **
- Tuesdays 10:00am at Carindale Recreation Reserve, Carindale **
- Tuesdays 5:30pm at Bulimba Community Centre ** (with Olga!)
- Wednesdays 8:00am at Waterloo Bay Leisure Centre, Wynnum (with Olga!)
- Wednesdays 11:15am at Upper Mt Gravatt Progress Hall, Upper Mt Gravatt **
- Thursdays 8:00am at Wynnum Municipal Hall, Wynnum **
- Thursdays 9:30am at Drevesen Park, Manly ** (with Olga!)
- Fridays 9:30am at Pattison Park, Norman Park ** (with Olga!)
- Zumba + Lift
- Zumba with Alicia Odgers
- Mondays 6:30pm at Thorneside Community Hall, Thorneside
- Tuesdays 5:45pm at Wondall Heights State School, Manly West
- Saturdays 7:30am at Wondall Heights State School, Manly West
- Saturdays 9:30am at Goodlife Carina Heights
- Zumba with Amy Holmes
- Wednesdays 9:15am at Thorneside Community Hall, Thorneside
- Fridays 9:15am at Thorneside Community Hall, Thorneside
- Zumba/Zumba Gold with Kelly White
- Wednesdays 4:30pm at Donald Simpson Community Centre, Cleveland
- Saturdays 8:30am at Donald Simpson Community Centre, Cleveland
Functional Fitness, Strength and Boxing
- Exercise Classes for Ladies of All Age Groups & Fitness Levels
- Mondays 8:15am at Wynnum Community Centre, Wynnum **
- Functional Fitness:
- Tuesdays 8:00am at Wakerley Park, Wakerley **
- Wednesdays 8:00am at Drevesen Park, Manly **
- Group Boxing:
- Saturdays 8:00am at Wakerley Park, Wakerley **
- HIIT Cardio Strength & Core:
- Fridays 8:00am at Hawthorne Park, Hawthorne **
- MoveFit:
- Tuesdays 9:30am at Upper Mt Gravatt Progress Hall, Upper Mt Gravatt **
- Wednesdays 9:30am at Coorparoo School of Arts Hall, Coorparoo **
- Thursdays 9:30am at Wynnum Municipal Hall, Wynnum **
Mums and Bubs Activities
- Bub and Me Aqua:
- Sundays 12:30pm at Mt Gravatt East Swimming Pool, Mt Gravatt East **
- Mums and Bubs Babywearing Fitness:
- Wednesdays 9:30am at Colmslie Beach Reserve, Murarrie **
- Fridays 9:30am at Wakerley Park, Wakerley **
- Mums and Bubs Fitness:
- Mondays 9:30am at Seville Park, Holland Park **
Pilates & Yoga
- Pilates
- Mondays 9:00am at Ray Lynch Park, Holland Park **
- Tuesdays 9:00am at Regent Park, Cannon Hill **
- Tuesdays 10:30am at Cox Park, Lota **
- Yoga:
- Wednesdays 9:00am at Majestic Park, Coorparoo **
- Thursdays 8:30am at Mt Gravatt PCYC, Upper Mt Gravatt **
- Thursdays 9:30am at Balmoral Park, Morningside **
- Fridays 9:00am at Shaftesbury Street Park, Tarragindi **
- Fridays 9:30am at Drevesen Park, Manly **
- Saturdays 7:30am at Glindemann Park, Holland Park West **
- Saturdays 7:30am at Lota Camping Reserve, Lota **
- Saturdays 8:00am at Wishart Community Park, Wishart **
- Sundays 7:30am at Majestic Park, Coorparoo **
- Sundays 7:30am at Drevesen Park, Manly **
- Yogalates:
- Tuesdays 8:00am at Bulimba Memorial Park, Bulimba **
- Tuesdays 9:00am at Joe Bradfield Centre Park, Carina **
Running & Trail Walking
- Beginner Adult Run Squad:
- Wednesdays 5:30pm at Lota Camping Reserve, Lota **
- Fridays 5:00pm at Murarrie Recreation Ground, Murarrie **
- Run Wild: Trail Runs
- Saturdays 8:30am at Whites Hill Reserve, Camp Hill **
- Sunrise Trail Experience:
- Tuesdays 6:00am at Mount Gravatt Outlook Reserve, Mount Gravatt **
Sports
- Pickleball:
- Thursdays 9:00am at Morningside Tennis Centre, Morningside **
Tai Chi Qigong & Tai-Chair
- Mondays 8:00am at Seville Park, Holland Park **
- Tuesdays 8:00am at Wilson Park, Norman Park **
- Wednesdays 7:00am at CB Mott Park, Holland Park **
- Wednesdays 8:30am at Wynnum Wading Pool Park, Wynnum **
- Fridays 9:30am at Hawthorne Park, Hawthorne **
A personal note from Olga
If you've been thinking about becoming more active, I hope this guide has helped.
Starting something new can feel daunting, especially if it's been a while since you've exercised.
Please don't worry about being "fit enough" or "coordinated enough." Every single person who now looks confident in a class was once attending for the very first time too.
Whether you choose one of my classes or another wonderful local activity, I'm simply cheering you on for taking that first step. Your future self will thank you for it.
And if you do decide to come along to BoogieCamp, I'll make sure you're welcomed with a smile.
Starting something new can feel daunting, especially if it's been a while since you've exercised.
Please don't worry about being "fit enough" or "coordinated enough." Every single person who now looks confident in a class was once attending for the very first time too.
Whether you choose one of my classes or another wonderful local activity, I'm simply cheering you on for taking that first step. Your future self will thank you for it.
And if you do decide to come along to BoogieCamp, I'll make sure you're welcomed with a smile.
I highly recommend Olga’s Zumba Gold classes—they support both my physical and mental well-being in a way that feels joyful, sustainable, and community-oriented.
~ Christine