The Valleys Lifestyle Centre

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗮 ☕💛

What a wonderful morning we had at The Valleys for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea on 26 May. With the support of our amazing community — including six raffles on the day and generous online donations — we raised a fantastic $1,106.90 for the Cancer Council 🎗️

A big thank you to Gayle Barry, Physio Clare who generously shared her personal journey with us, and to the team from Physio Clare for joining the event 🙌

We’re proud to collaborate with Physio Clare through the Strength for Life program, COTA SA creating more opportunities for our community to stay active, supported, and connected 💪🤝

Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, baked, or helped make the day so special.

Check out our amazing community photos below 🔽

Clare Hotel

🏋️ 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗿𝘁’𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀

George recently took part in a Powerlifting Australia competition held in Hobart on the 9th–10th of May, with more than 60 competitors across junior, open, and masters divisions.

Competing in the Masters 70–74, 120kg division, George set his sights on the Australian record of 397kg a number he had already surpassed in training. The competition required three attempts each in the bench press, squat, and deadlift, with the best lift from each contributing to the final total.

Even as a first‑time competitor with no formal coaching, George delivered an outstanding performance. With three judges assessing every technical lift, two of his best bench press attempts were unfortunately ruled as fouls—one for failing to rack the bar on cue and the other for not pausing long enough at the bottom—denying him the chance to break the record. Despite this setback, he still achieved a remarkable 380kg total, securing 1st place in his division and earning a spot at the Oceania Championships in Melbourne this September.

George began his strength journey right here at Valleys through the Strength for Life program after retiring. Over time, he discovered his natural ability to lift heavier loads and gradually shifted his training toward powerlifting. After returning from a year overseas last June, he committed to structured strength training three times a week, increasing load and sets while reducing reps.

This competition has taught George a lot and motivated him even further. We’re incredibly proud of his dedication and achievements.

Well done, George — what an inspiration to our community! ‍🏋️‍♂️

See which buddies are coming along to workout with you, and let them know you’ll be there too!

To turn this feature on, head into the YMCA SA app:

1️⃣ First, go to PROFILE and upload a photo of yourself.

2️⃣ Then, go to SETTINGS, select “Change Privacy Settings” and toggle on “Show my profile among class attendees”

That’s it; your photo will appear for others in the class, and you’ll see theirs too.

📱 Give it a go before your next session together.

Become a member with a mate and we’ll give you 20% off rates on an All Access membership, plus, you can split the join fee between you two!

Friends who exercise together train longer, burn more calories and visit the gym more regularly.

👉 Find out more about our mates rates online thevalleys.com.au/membership-admissions/member-benefits/concessions-and-discounts

💚 Great things are happening at The Valleys Lifestyle Centre.
With 24/7 gym access, personalised health consultations, and sauna now available, more and more locals are making the centre part of their routine; we’ve even reached 600 members. 💪
It's not just the facilities, it's the wellness movement that's growing too!
👉 Read the full story of the Valleys growing community, thevalleys.com.au/the-valleys-lifestyle-centre-is-growing-and-the-community-is-showing-up

🌼☕ The Valleys Biggest Morning Tea 🍰💛 Physio Clare

Join us on Tuesday 26th May at The Valleys. Drop by any time between 10.30am and 12.30pm for a cuppa, a chat, and a wonderful community morning.

Bring along your favorite baked goodies to share 🍪🧁
At 𝟭𝟮.𝟭𝟱𝗽𝗺, our 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿, 𝗚𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆, along with her wonderful staff from Physio Clare, will be joining us for a chat and to connect with everyone 🎤✨

All proceeds go directly to the Cancer Council 🎗️

Let’s come together, share some treats, and support an amazing cause 💛

Looking for a total‑body workout that’s fun, motivating, and suitable for everyone? Try RIP, our weight‑based resistance training class that targets all major muscle groups.

Join us:
➡️ Wednesdays at 5:30pm
➡️ Thursdays at 6:15am

Bookings are essential — secure your spot through the YMCA SA App.

At The Valleys, all our group fitness classes are designed to support every level of fitness. Come train with us and feel the difference.

https://www.thevalleys.com.au/gym/group-fitness

🤯🪪 Now there’s no need to carry your access card to scan in! 📱
🦘 Skip the access card altogether and scan in using the QR code in the YMCA SA app.
🥽 Children on your account in swimming lessons also get a QR code, making arrivals quicker and simpler.
😉 The best place to scan the QR Code is at our member scan station, but if you have questions for staff they can also scan you in.

What information can you get from a bodyscan? We break down some of the most frequently used metrics.

Want to learn more about your body? 👉 Book your scan thevalleys.com.au/gym/fitness-consultations