This is a guest post by Heather Kelley who runs club02 events in the Sutherland Shire.  Her actions really do speak louder than words – you will often see Heather walking, running, surfing in Cronulla, and she’s always smiling! Get outdoors and get healthy!

I recently read that just 5 minutes of healthy outdoor exercise per day makes you a happier person.

We’re all quite aware that many of us are sitting far too long at the computer desk and forgetting to find that all important balance we need to lead a healthy active lifestyle.  Why is it then we need to keep reminding ourselves, ‘the healthier and happier we are, the more productive we will be at home and in the workplace?’

So, how do we find more time for ourselves in the great outdoors?  My answer is to find something fun!

It’s true that I need a little structure to my life, so I opt to do an outdoor weight training session 2x per week with a class.  But the rest of my exercise regime is filled with activities I’m passionate about, from mountain biking and climbing in the Royal National Park to surfing and stand up paddle boarding in the ocean.

The Sutherland Shire is surrounded by beaches, bush, sporting fields, parks, and pristine waterways, all which means we have more options than most for finding healthy fun exercise.

Trying something new like kayaking, tennis, sailing, or golf, all can lead to great memories.  It may also help you find something that you are passionate about, hopefully something that will get you moving outdoors more than 5 minutes a day!

If you’re looking for a new activity to try in the area, check out our events, that’s what we do best – getting people outdoors, doing fun activities!

Heather Kelley

club O2 – South Sydney

UP COMING EVENTS:

CLUB O2 SOCIAL ACTIVITY: Paddle Board and Lunch in Gunnamatta Bay

DATE:  SUN, SEPT 26^th, 11am – 1pm

Join us for a stand up paddle board and luncheon around the beautiful Port Hacking!  We’ll do a little adventure paddle where the tides take us, finding some local beaches to park and snack on some food.

Cost includes board hire and professional guide for 2-hrs.

CLUB O2 SOCIAL ACTIVITY: Surfing, Lunch, & Free Bevvy

DATE:  SUN, OCT 3^rd, 10:30am

Paddle into spring and experience the most fun and personal surfing lessons around!

It includes:
• Surf safety & awareness
• Feet positioning & paddling techniques
• Paddling out through the waves & catching them

Cronulla Surfing Academy supply all the equipment you need – soft boards, wetsuits, & rashies. Bring a towel and sunscreen – we provide the rest!

After we head to Northies to use our Free drink voucher!

FREE “TRY IT” EVENT: Beach Camp for Goddesses in Cronulla

DATE:  WED, OCT 13^th, 7pm – 8pm

You’re invited to join one of Urban Goddess’s most popular group exercise programs designed for females of all ages. This BeachFIT Session is a medium intensity 75-min picturesque interval style cardio session incorporating walk/run and exercise drills, followed by a hand weight session in the park and completed with a stretching routine.

Register at events@clubo2.com.au or phone Heather at 0449 549 209.  For more info, visit www.clubo2.com.au

(Surfing photo by Greg McCarthy)