The Best Social Fitness Groups in Melbourne Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 11:44 pm +1100 Community first. Always. We believe in doing awesome things, but even more in having an amazing crew to do awesome things with. So for our Australian friends looking to get active and get social- here are some groups you need to try in Melbourne. The 440 Run Club They start in the dark. Rain, hail or shine- this welcoming crew of runners meet at 5.45am each Saturday in South Yarra to run hill sprints on the Tan (that’s the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria for non-Melburnians!). After as many laps as you can handle in 40 minutes (all fitness levels are welcome), the focus is on coffee, chat, connection, and those stunning Melbourne sunrises. Try it, and you’ll understand exactly why their mantra is ‘this is good for me boss’. The Sunrise Collective Every Friday at 6am, this crew of like minded people meet on Elwood Beach. Starting their day with purpose and intent, they say no to phones and distractions; and yes to sea swims, mindfulness, connection and laughs. Run by Irish meditation teacher Aisling Quigley, this is a free and welcoming way to start your day feeling incredible. St Kevin’s GAC One of Melbourne’s oldest Gaelic athletic club’s- this is your home awayfrom home whether you’re Irish or not. Seasoned pros, and those new toGaelic football are all welcomed to play GAA and become part of thefamily. You’ll have fun, develop your skills and make friends for life. Rolla Bae Skate Club What better way to spend your summer than by joining the Rolla Bae skateclub, right on St Kilda beach? Take your own crew down and hire rollerskates, or join the club for classes and lessons to perfect your technique.You won’t miss their beachside vintage caravan, retro dressed skateinstructors and pumping music. Who said fitness needs to be serious? Outdoor Bootcamps You’ll find many outdoor bootcamps making use of Melbourne’s manyparks and green spaces, and they’re the perfect way to get fit and makenew friends in the process. Irish personal trainers Sinead Phadraig and DaraDe Blaca run their own 6 week blocks in Fawkner Park. Drop them amessage to book your spot- and get ready to hurt from laughing as muchas your DOMS! Share on Facebook Opens in a new window. Tweet on Twitter Opens in a new window. Pin on Pinterest Opens in a new window. Also in Community STAFF TOP PICKS Sat, Aug 27, 2022 #OOTD inspiration hand picked by our team! Speed, Power and strength: What’s the difference? Tue, Aug 16, 2022 We’re deep diving with resident fitness expert, Mike Russell. Introducing the Gym+Coffee Women in Sport Scholarship Sat, Jul 23, 2022 Women in Sport Scholarship with University College Cork How to be a Visible Ally to the LGBTQ+ Community Fri, Jun 24, 2022 How to be a Visible Ally Back to blog