Over-50s urged to walk 30 minutes a day
Three Peninsula walking groups will take part in the Stay On Your Feet Walking Challenge for residents aged 50 years and over.
Vision Australia's Woy Woy walking group have signed up for the event along with Woy Woy Pleasure Walkers and Woy Woy Walking Group.
The four-week walking challenge will kick off with a registration morning tea at Erina Library on October 10.
Project officer Ms Helen Kale said the walking campaign looked to promote exercise and healthy living in local residents aged 50 and over who were looking for a challenge.
"This is a great opportunity for existing walkers to give themselves a fitness challenge and for non-walkers to take the first step in becoming regular walkers," Ms Kale said.
"The registration day for the challenge will feature guest speakers and advice on getting fit and healthy while participants will each receive a free information pack to get them started.
"The aim of the challenge is for participants to improve their own personal fitness goals.
"We are recommending participants improve on their own walking routine across the four-week challenge.
"A good start for those walking for the first time would be a minimum of 30 minutes, five days a week."
Vision Australia's walking group based in Woy Woy meets every Saturday from 7.30am for a one-hour walk.
The group also provide individual guided walks for people with vision impairment can be arranged.
To join the group, contact Natalie or Lawrence on 0415 639 122.
Woy Woy Pleasure Walkers meet Wednesday fortnightly for full day walks around the Central Coast, Sydney and Newcastle.
To become a part of the group, contact Hilda Munro on 4384 2098.
Meanwhile a Peninsula resident is looking to establish a new group for enthusiastic walkers in the area for around 45 minutes from 6am weekly.
For more information, contact Marilyn on 0418 623 904.
For bookings to attend the registration day, phone 4349 4814 or email h.kale@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au
Press release, 16 Sep 2009
Helen Kale, Northern Sydney Central Coast Health