WALKING
GROUP
I have been considering setting up this walking group for some
time, but over the last few weeks I have had quite a few people
asking me if we could run one, so here it
is.
 Once a month on a
Sunday morning a small group of us will get together to
walk between 1 1/2 - 2
hours.
At the moment no one
knows each other so we will all be in the same boat,
but please feel free to bring a
friend or a family member.
The routes will be within the Calderdale area and will be a
mixture of different terrains.
 I will make sure that the routes we go
on are safe and varied.
We will meet at 9.00am in a different
location each month
The cost of the session is just £5.00.
You can book your place and make payment by Paypal by
clicking on the Paypal link below.
Our next walk will be on Sunday 30th November meeting in the
large car park in West Vale, Halifax.
Some things you may need:
-
 A bottle of
water
Spare
pair of socks
Gloves
and hat (winter months only)
A
waterproof jacket
Good
pair of trainers or walking shoes
Some
form of snack or drink?
You
don't have to commit to walking every month, just come
along this month and see if you enjoy it.
If
you have any questions or want any further information
please send me an email here -
jago@anewimage.co.uk
If you would like to
take part in our once a month walking sessions, simply enter
your details in the form below and we will contact you
regarding our monthly walks.
Walking is low impact, fun, free and good for your
health.
Did you know that walking can have
massive benefits for your
health?
As well as being a great way to see the countryside and
get out in the fresh air, walking can help to: increase your
fitness, stamina, confidence and well being, reduce the risk
of heart disease, control body weight, strengthen bones,
reduce high blood pressure and
reduce stress and anxiety.
Any walking is
better than none but, to make sure you are getting maximum
health benefits, a brisk walk is better than a stroll and
you should work
towards w
alking for 30 minutes on most days of the week at a pace that
makes you warm and your breathing slightly more heavy than
normal.
So, stride out and
improve your health but make sure you don’t over do it – you
should still be able to talk when walking!
The potential benefits of walking far
outweigh the risks but if you haven’t participated in
much exercise recently and are worried about your health,
please make sure you check with your doctor before
increasing your activity
levels.
Top Ten benefits of
walking:
-
1. It is free, the least expensive form of exercise and can be
done anywhere
2. Strengthens the major muscles of the body, including core
muscles, essential for maintaining good
posture
3. Increases bone density, can help to offset the effects of
osteoporosis
4. Reduces the risk of heart disease by improving blood lipid
ratios also lowering blood pressure and the risk of heart
attacks and strokes
5. Reduces the risk of certain cancers
6. Burns calories necessary for weight loss. Just as little as 30 minutes a
day can help reduce body fat levels in unfit people or
beginners
7. Reduces stress
8. Elevates mood with the production of feel good endorphins
due to exercise
9. Walking has a very low risk of injury due to its low impact
nature
10. Can reduce the risk or lessen the effects of
diabetes
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