Activate December 2025 Newsletter

Hello everyone,

As the year draws to a close, we want to extend our warmest holiday greetings to our wonderful community. It’s been a fantastic year of strength, balance, and well-being, and we thank you for being a part of it. We wish you a safe and joyful holiday season filled with relaxation and good cheer. Stay safe, have fun and see you all soon!

Warmly,

Susie and the Activate Team

Christmas & New Year Closure Dates

Please take note of our holiday schedule:

• Last Day: Tuesday, December 23rd – Morning sessions only, closing at 2:00 PM.
• Reopening: Monday, January 12th, 2026.

Give the Gift of Wellness!

Looking for a thoughtful present that promotes health and well-being? Activate Pilates gift vouchers are available now and make the ideal Christmas gift for friends and family!

We also have a range of excellent Pilates equipment available for purchase, perfect for stocking stuffers or enhancing your home practice. Ask our admin team about:

• Pilates grip socks
• Massage balls
• Therabands
• And more!

Call 02 9518 5009 for details.

Staff News: Farewell (for a bit!) to Barbara!

Our fantastic Barbara is off on a well-deserved trip back to Brazil to spend time with her family! We’ll miss her dearly and wish her an incredible holiday. A huge thank you to everyone who is helping to cover her classes, including our Director Susie, Christy and Sue Park, physios and Pilates instructors, and all the other fabulous Pilates practitioners stepping in. We truly appreciate your teamwork and dedication!

Onero Term Dates & New Year Bookings

Please note the following important dates for our Onero program:

• Make-Up Week: January 12th – This will be the last week for any make-up ONERO sessions from the previous term.
  New Term Starts: Monday, January 19th, 2026.
• Our new Onero term will run for 10 weeks, taking us right up to Easter for Term 3. Don’t miss out – book your spot now as places fill up fast!
• Please that Onero classes can be booked online.

For more about Onero, pleae see our dedicated page here

Holiday Arm Work – Quick & Easy at Home!

Even during the holidays, it’s easy to keep your arms strong and toned with these simple exercises you can do anywhere, anytime! All you need is a light set of weights (or even tins of food!) and a Theraband.

Bicep Curls (with weights/tins):

• Lower with control. Repeat 10-12 times.
• Hold weights with palms facing forward.
• Stand or sit tall, shoulders relaxed and retracted, core engaged.
• Slowly curl the weights towards your shoulders, squeezing your biceps.

Theraband Rows (seated or standing):

• Anchor the Theraband around a sturdy object or a foot (if seated).
• Hold the ends of the band with both hands, palms facing each other.
• Keeping your back straight, pull the band towards your sides, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
• Control the release back to the start. Repeat 10-12 times.

Shoulder Presses (with weights/tins):

• Stand or sit tall, holding weights at shoulder height, palms facing forward.
• Press the weights directly overhead until your arms are almost straight.
• Lower with control back to shoulder height. Repeat 10-12 times.

Remember to consult with a professional if you have any pre-existing conditions.

Quick tip: if you want to get some weights for home, try Kmart. They are fantastic value and sturdy. They have hand weights, plates, kettles and plenty of other good things.

02 9518 5009

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call us at the clinic or speak to your physiotherapist or experienced Pilates instructor at your next appointment.

Warmly,

Susie and the Team at Activate Physio.