October 2009

Walking for Health

Do you want to be more active? Then here is your chance. “Walking for Health” walks happen every week whatever the weather, and are free. The walks last for one hour and are designed to improve health, fitness and wellbeing.

Wednesdays 10.45am for 11am start. Meet by the Lightbox Reception (Nearest car park - Brewery Road)

On the first Wednesday of each month there will be a special walk from a different start point, so that we can explore the Woking area. Either meet at the Lightbox at 10.45am for directions or a lift, or go directly to the start point for 11am. For details of the start point for the monthly special walk, or for more information about the scheme please contact your Walking for Health Coordinator Judith on 01483 757461.

The aim of Woking Health Walks is to improve the health and well being of the residents of Woking. These walks are part of the national Walking for Health scheme and are hosted by Next Steps in Woking. The Walking For Health Scheme aims to encourage people of all ages to take part in local walks led by trained volunteers. It is a joint initiative by Natural England and the British Heart Foundation.

The walks, last for about an hour and are on fairly flat ground. The routes always finish back at the starting point. Walkers are encouraged to walk at a pace that suits them. Ideally this pace means you will feel slightly warmer, breathe a little faster and your heart will beat a little faster. Imagine you are late for an appointment, but still able to talk whilst walking. If you can’t carry on a conversation then you are going too fast!

There will be a walk leader leading the group and a back marker to make sure everyone gets back safely.

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