MOVE for Mental Health

MOVE FOR MENTAL HEALTH:

This free MOVE for Mental Health event will help you understand the critical connection between exercise & mental health. For anyone who is wanting to improve their physical & mental health. All ages, genders & fitness levels welcome.

MOVE for Mental Health will help you:

• Understand the critical connection between exercise & mental health to inspire you into action to improve both your physical & mental wellbeing.
• Increase your motivation to exercise to improve mental resiliency & feel your best. 
• Understand the phenomenon behind “movement is medicine” & new research that proves this.
• How to ask "are you ok?” meaningfully & make a difference in helping prevent suicide in Australia.

Sk Bodywork's is collaborating with RUOK, AusActive (the peak body for the exercise & active health sector within Australia) & Susan Templeman MP, for this event to raise much needed awareness around the critical connection between exercise & mental health - as well as raise funds for RUOK to aid in suicide prevention within our local community & across Australia.

Because the statistics are concerning:

• Australia is ranked 140th out of 146 countries for the highest physical inactivity levels for adolescents.
• Over 56% of Australian adults are not meeting recommended physical activity guidelines.
• About 8 people take their own lives in Australia every day and for every 1 death, it’s estimated another 30 people will attempt suicide.
• 89% of people report knowing somebody who has made an attempt.

The very reason I started out in the fitness industry over 8+ years ago was because of a life changing injury I sustained during a soccer game which stopped me from being able to exercise, move by body & play soccer for 12 months.

It was during this time I realised the impact not being able to move my body had on my mental health & my life as a whole.

From that day onwards it become my mission to impact as many people in this lifetime as possible & make sure that you have fitness in your life to support not only your physical health but also your mental health too.

The details:

Venue: Windsor High School

Time: 10am - 12pm

Date: Saturday 21st September

Cost: FREE (option to donate to RUOK if you wish too)

• 1 hour & 10 mins speaking component (in school hall).
• 45-minute workout on the school grounds hosted by Sk Bodyworks with assistance from other qualified local personal trainers. (Lauren Lynch from Enhance Fitness).
• Followed by one month free on the Sk Bodyworks App to support you on your health & fitness journey.

What you need to bring:

• Exercise Mat (If you don't have one, you can get one from Kmart for $5)
• Activewear, including joggers/enclosed shoes
• Water bottle
• Hat & Sunscreen (If desired)

Optional: DONATE TO RUOK HERE.

https://join.ruok.org.au/fundraisers/shanayekuntze

** RUOK? is a registered Australian harm prevention charity & all donations are tax deductible.

Any amount no matter how big or how small is immensely appreciated!

If you can’t attend or donate - your support in spreading the word about this event in efforts to reach more people would be beyond appreciated!

I hope to see you there!

Shanaye Kuntze - Sk Bodyworks