Hervey Bay is a large coastal city 3.5 hours north of Brisbane offering perfect weather and a wide range of activities for people of all ages. Other nearby towns a short drive away include Maryborough (30 minutes away), Gympie (60 minutes) and Bundaberg (90 minutes). The local economy relies on tourism which is based primarily around whale watching in Platypus Bay to the north, ferry access to Fraser Island, accessible recreational fishing and boating and the natural north facing, calm beaches with wide undeveloped foreshore zones. The waterfront precinct known as “The Esplanade” has a wide range of wonderful parks and cafes that take full advantage of the beautiful views across to Fraser Island. Increasingly, there are a number of people moving to Hervey Bay for retirement and a positive lifestyle change.
Like many regional towns, Hervey Bay is experiencing high levels of inactivity and obesity. According to the 2016 Census there were 52,073 people in Hervey Bay. A report published in the Fraser Coast Chronicle (Feb 1, 2018) 70.1% of adults living in Hervey Bay (Wide Bay Region) are overweight or obese. This figure equates to a total of 36,503 people overweight or obese people living in Hervey Bay.
Hervey Bay has a wide range of fitness centres, health clubs and gyms available. Personal Trainers and fitness instructors have the option of working in one of the local fitness centres or running sessions in one of the many outdoor training venues.
Here is a breakdown of some of the fitness centres, health clubs and gyms available in Hervey Bay:
Large Fitness Centres in Hervey Bay include: Health Club Hervey Bay, Hervey Bay 24 Hour Gym
Medium Sized Fitness Centres in Hervey Bay include: Snap Fitness, Lifestyle 24 Hour Gym, Anytime Fitness,
Small/Boutique Fitness Centres in Hervey Bay include: Mad Fusion Fitness, F45, Curves.
If you are looking to study Fitness in Hervey Bay, there are a number of options for you to gain hands on experience and connect with possibly employers during your course. Healthy Nation recommends that our students become familiar with each of the existing fitness centres so that they understand what opportunities exist when they graduate. Our Certificate III in Fitness and Certificate IV in Fitness students will have the opportunity to gain experience any any of the Healthy Nation Approved Practical Training Facilities during their studies.
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