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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