Health and wellness
Move, recover, feel good in Canberra
Studios, saunas, run clubs and wellness events around the ACT. Descriptive and lifestyle only, no therapeutic or health-outcome claims. Talk to your GP before starting a new program. For mental-health support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Explore by wellness pillar
Six lenses on living well in Canberra. Lifestyle and discovery only, never medical advice.
Physical
Pilates, yoga, gyms, run clubs, recovery and trails.
Mental
Sleep, stress, mindfulness and meditation.
Nutrition
Cafes, gut health, healthy eating, Canberra food culture.
Holistic
Breathwork, sound healing, contrast therapy.
Longevity
Science-backed habits, performance, biohacking.
Community
Events, retreats and the Canberra wellness scene.
Wellness stories
Updated daily
physical
Winter aquatic conditioning and metabolic health
Maintain cardiovascular performance and metabolic efficiency through consistent low-impact resistance.
physical
Holistic strength and metabolic conditioning
Build a foundation of functional strength to support longevity and everyday performance.
physical
Reformer pilates and spinal stability
Enhance postural integrity and core strength through precision spring-based resistance.
physical
Contrast therapy and recovery protocols
Explore the systematic application of heat and cold to optimise recovery and immune function.
community
Community running and winter resilience
Utilise the power of group dynamics and consistent outdoor movement to maintain mental and physical health.
physical
Metabolic Conditioning and Winter Resilience
High intensity interval training serves as a potent tool for immune support and temperature regulation during the ACT winter.
Wellness learning hub
Curated videos from credible creators. Watch, learn, then try it in Canberra.
Live intelligence
What the world's best are publishing
Canberra wellness insider
The weekly wellness intelligence brief
Curated local wellness discoveries, classes worth trying and the science worth knowing. Free, weekly, no spam.
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Wellness guides
Best gyms in Canberra: where to lift, sweat and train
A plain-English roundup of 24/7 gyms, functional studios and CrossFit boxes across the ACT.
Pilates and yoga studios in Canberra
Reformer pilates, mat classes, vinyasa, hatha and yin around the ACT.
Saunas, bathhouses and cold plunge in Canberra
Where to book a sauna session, contrast bath or cold plunge in the ACT.
Run clubs and parkrun in Canberra
Free Saturday 5kms, social run clubs and inclusive running communities across the ACT.
Wellness directory
20 venues. Filter by what you're looking for.
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AIS Aquatic & Fitness Centre
Bruce · Pool · Price on request
Public 50m and program pools, gym, group fitness, sauna and spa on the Australian Institute of Sport campus.
Anytime Fitness Civic
Civic · Gym · Price on request
24/7 access gym in the city, cardio and strength floor.
Big Splash Waterpark
Macquarie · Pool · Price on request
Family waterpark with slides and seasonal opening hours.
Canberra Centre health & beauty directory
Civic · Precinct directory · Price on request
City precinct directory of pharmacies, beauty and wellbeing services inside the Canberra Centre.
Canberra Olympic Pool
Civic · Pool · Price on request
Heated 50m outdoor pool in the city, popular for laps and learn-to-swim.
Canberra Runners Club
Lyneham · Running · Free
Long-standing local club running social and training sessions across the week.
Club Pilates Canberra
Gungahlin · Pilates · Price on request
Reformer-led group classes for all experience levels.
Commonwealth Park parkrun
Parkes · parkrun · Free
Free, weekly, timed 5km in Commonwealth Park, Saturdays at 8am.
Dickson Aquatic Centre
Dickson · Pool · Price on request
Inner-north 25m indoor pool and learn-to-swim.
F45 Training Canberra City
Civic · Gym · Price on request
45-minute functional group classes morning and evening.
Ginninderry parkrun
Strathnairn · parkrun · Free
Free, weekly, timed 5km on the Ginninderry Conservation Corridor, Saturdays at 8am.
Gungahlin Leisure Centre
Gungahlin · Pool · Price on request
Indoor 25m and program pools, gym and group fitness at the Gungahlin town centre.
Lake Ginninderra parkrun
Belconnen · parkrun · Free
Free, weekly, timed 5km around Lake Ginninderra, Saturdays at 8am.
Molonglo parkrun
NewCoombs · parkrun · Price on request
Free, weekly, timed 5km along the Molonglo River, Saturdays at 8am.
Plus Fitness Belconnen
Belconnen · Gym · Price on request
24/7 access gym with cardio, weights and group classes.
Power Living Yoga Canberra
Braddon · Yoga · Price on request
Heated and unheated vinyasa classes through the day in inner-north Braddon.
Stromlo Leisure Centre
Stromlo · Pool · Price on request
Indoor pools, gym, group fitness and waterslides next to Stromlo Forest Park.
Tuggeranong parkrun
Greenway · parkrun · Free
Free, weekly, timed 5km around Lake Tuggeranong, Saturdays at 8am.
Westfield Belconnen health & beauty directory
Belconnen · Precinct directory · Price on request
Belconnen town-centre directory of pharmacies, beauty and wellbeing services.
Westfield Woden health & beauty directory
Phillip · Precinct directory · Price on request
Woden town-centre directory of pharmacies, beauty and wellbeing services.
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The Wellness section is descriptive and lifestyle only and is not medical, therapeutic, or training advice. Any statistic is attributed to its named source. For mental-health support contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au. In an emergency call 000.