Cockburn ARC

What started as a normal workout for Neal quickly turned into a life threatening emergency.

Last month, Neal suddenly collapsed in the middle of the gym floor. At first, he was unconscious and struggling to breathe. Moments later, he stopped breathing altogether.

Within seconds, Senior Fitness Coach Nat was first on scene, followed closely by Operations staff Aarya, Jenaya, Jenni and Will. The team immediately began CPR while emergency services rushed to the centre.

Three rounds of CPR and a shock from the defibrillator followed.

Finally, Neal started breathing again.

Paramedics later confirmed Neal had suffered a major heart attack and told staff that their speed, teamwork and response had saved his life.

The reality is, the outcome could have been very different. Neal and his wife had originally planned to be away on holiday, but instead he spent that day at the ARC, surrounded by people trained to act when it mattered most.

Neal was released from hospital just days later in remarkably good health, with no long term complications.

Not long after, Neal walked back through the ARC doors to personally thank the team who helped bring him home to his family. He is now preparing to return to training and even looking at coming in for a swim this weekend.

Every second matters in these situations, and our team stepped up to the plate that day. Massive shoutout to Nat, Aarya, Jenaya, Jenni, Will and everyone involved for their swift and calm response!

It’s the last public holiday for a few months ARCers, make the most of it!

If you’re coming in to train, we’ll be open from 7am to 6pm this WA Day, Monday 1 June.

We have an amended group fitness timetable, reduced services and Swim ARCademy will be closed.

View full opening times https://tinyurl.com/bdf4tmjy

Every season in social sports, there is always a team that makes us look twice. Whether it’s for their creative name, elite uniforms, or both. This time, we couldn’t go past the Ninja Turtles. 🐢

The team came about after one player floated the idea of turtle themed uniforms… the name just stuck, and the fit - chef's kiss.

These guys have been playing in our comps since the good ol' days of 2017. As a mixed netty team, they started off as high school mates, then friends of friends were collected along the way. From seasoned players to first timers, they're proof that all you need is a good sense of humour and a willingness to have a run around.

Despite juggling pregnancies, newborns, injuries and fill-ins this season, they’re holding steady in the middle of the ladder. They keep coming back each year because social sports is just a really great excuse to exercise without it feeling like exercise, and catch up with your favourite people while you're at it.

Keep it up Turtles, good luck for the rest of the season. 🤝

Need an excuse to catch up with the gal pals? 🏐

Women’s Morning Netball runs every Monday during term time - a perfect mix of laughs and getting your sweat on.

Whether you’ve played for years or never touched a ball before, join in anytime: https://tinyurl.com/4h7tzkvx

ARCers, we need your help!!

If the ARC has ever helped you hit a goal, supported your wellbeing, introduced you to a community, or simply become part of your routine, this is your chance to back us.

We’ve been nominated for the AUSactive People’s Choice Large Business of the Year Award, and every vote means a lot to our team.

Whether it’s a staff member who made your day, a class you love, or just your go-to coffee after a workout, we’d love your support.

Voting takes less than 2 minutes. Get around us: https://tinyurl.com/yhf4f5nv

You know that feeling when you've just mowed the lawn on a Sunday afternoon and you stand there for a moment taking it all in?

That's why John comes to the gym. To make sure he never loses that feeling.

John lives with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a condition that affects his nerves and balance. Every session he puts in at the ARC is about staying strong enough to keep doing the small things that matter most.

He trains so he can keep mowing the lawn and gardening with his wife, Cheryl.

Cheryl is also a member here, often swimming laps, lifting weights, or catching up with her pickleball crew over coffee. Together they've built friendships with both members and staff here, the kind that spill into movie nights, long lunches and chats that somehow last longer than the workout itself.

It's the people here who help keep them active, social and living the life they love ❤️

Earlier this year, a group of strangers joined our Multicultural Swim Program - a program for people of all backgrounds with little to no swim experience.

The one thing they had in common? They weren't confident swimmers. But week after week, they showed up and honed in on their swim skills. And, well, look at them now!

From blowing bubbles, to treading water, to swimming full strokes - they've learned together and have become friends outside of the pool. 🥹

Even with busy schedules, their weekly lessons have become part of their routine - all thanks to the community they've built.

We love watching their confidence grow every single session. Keep it up, team. 💙