Fit and well in Belco

We’ll show you where to find free or low-cost fitness and outdoor activities, help you focus on wellness, and connect you with other 18-30 year olds who live, work and study here. 

1. Aquatic Centre 

Swim or learn to swim at the Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre (CICAS), featuring 50-metre and 25-metre pools. Entry starts from $5.80, with memberships from $16 per week. 

2. Gyms & Fitness Centres

UCFitx Sports & Fitness and CIT Fit & Well Fitness Centre provide student rates and are located in the university precinct.

Club Lime offers a standard gym and a women's gym with memberships including access to the aquatic centre. 

Other gyms in Belconnen include Oatley Court, FNF Belconnen, Fernwood and BodyBlitz Fitness. Memberships ranging from $18-29 per week plus joining fees. 

3. Nutrition & Physiotherapy

UC Health Hub has 

  • Nutrition and Dietetics Clinic for dietary advice, education, resources, eating plans and recipe information. Consultation fees apply. 
  • Physiotherapy Clinic for back and neck pain, sports injuries, sprains and strains, arthritis, chronic injuries, post-surgical recovery and rehabilitation. Find out more.

4. Running  

Running for Resilience: Every Thursday at 8:30am for a 30-minute walk or run in Bruce. Meet at Coffee Grounds Cafe in Telita Street. People start arriving 10-15 minutes before to stretch and chat. Dogs welcome. No need to register, plus free drink and chat at the end. 

Park Run: In Belconnen every Saturday at 8am, join Park Run for a 5km walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. Free, but you do need to register. Held at John Knight Memorial Park, Lake Ginninderra. 

5. Outdoor fitness equipment: Available 24/7 next to the basketball courts in John Knight Memorial Park. Registration required.

6. Yoga & Pilates 

SOULution Yoga & Pilates Lakeside provides in-studio and online classes, with flexible membership options. Ground Up offers single visits and memberships.

7 & 8. Boxing and Crossfit 

UBX Belconnen offers a variety of memberships for those who like boxing. 

CrossFit Three Flow Belconnen and Adapt CrossFit are both are in Oatley Court, Belconnen. 

OTHER

Sports clubs / teams

Want to try a new sport? Explore organised sport or try a casual social sport for all abilities. 

Disclaimer: Based on information that was accurate in January 2025.  

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