Community Physical Activity and/or Nutrition Providers

The Prevent Diabetes Live Life Well program has compiled this list of providers to assist participants find physical activity and/or nutritional services in their Local Government Area. The services listed support and promote the goals of the Prevent Diabetes Live Life Well program.

Sydney South West Area Health Service (SSWAHS) does not endorse any of the providers listed.

For further information about the services, costs and opening times, please contact the services directly. Individuals should seek medical advice concerning the suitability of any physical activity or dietary services.

To view a provider list, simply click below.

There are two ways to search.

1. To search for a type of service (eg gym, class, walking group, nutrition provider etc) please click on the lists under "Category".

2. To search for the services listed in a particular suburb, please click on the lists under "Suburb".

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Definitions:

Exercise Physiologist – university qualified, provide exercise programs for those who find exercise difficult and/or need specialised advice.
Individual Training – one on one exercise training.
Home Program - individual training in your own house.
Aerobic Training - moderate intensity (able to talk but not sing) exercise using large muscle groups that work the heart and lungs, and which can be performed daily.
Strength Training – an activity that makes your muscles contract more forcefully than normal to improve muscle strength. This type of exercise should be performed every second day.
Accredited Practising Dietitian - university qualified nutrition experts, who provide advice for people of all ages about nutrition and diet, and prescribe diets to treat specific conditions.
Nutritional Support Group - a group/ meeting guided by a leader.

Types of Pools:

Hydro – Hydrotherapy pool (31-34^oC),

Heated – Heated Pool (approx 25^oC)

Fitness Levels:

Sedentary - currently engage in no physical activity or minimal physical activity during work or leisure (total physical activity each day of less than 30mins).
Physically Active - currently engage in a total of 30mins physical activity a day (150mins physical activity a week) during work or leisure time (e.g. around the house, yard, walking, slower paced class).
Moderately Fit - currently engage in greater than 150 mins of physical activity a week &/or participate in moderate planned physical activity to improve your fitness level (e.g. go to the gym, swim, brisk walking, bush walking, cycling).
Very Fit - able to participate in vigorous physical activity for a duration of a least 30mins and regularly engage in high intensity activity (e.g. running or heavy weight training). You may have been exercising for a long time and are highly trained.