Walks for Health
The May to August and September to December Walks for
Health Programmes can be accessed through this link. For
more information contact the Walks for Health
co-ordinator, Shireen Budeiri via the Customer Service
Centre on 01527 881288.
Please click on the following links for details of self led
walks:
If you have any concerns about your health and/or levels
of fitness, the Council would advise that you consult your medical
practitioner immediately and in case of an emergency call
999 or NHS Direct on 0845 4647.
Doctors recommend that we all take 30 minutes of moderate
exercise on at least five occasions per week in order to keep fit
and healthy. A 'brisk walk' means walking fast enough for your
breathing to be deeper than normal, but so that you can still "walk
and talk". You will feel nicely warmed up, but not hot and
sweaty!!
Not enough time to get regular exercise...? Walking fits the
bill perfectly, whether you walk to the shops, to your place of
work or to your school. Alternatively, let the dog take you for a
walk every day! Failing this, you can always join 'Bromsgrove Walks
for Health'. Run by local volunteers and supported by Bromsgrove
Sports Development and Natural England, these walks have been
tested and approved by local walkers and is a great opportunity to
get active and meet new people.
The Council's Walking to Health initiative involves supporting
local people to lead various walks within the Bromsgrove District
with a view to encouraging people - especially those who have
suffered heart or stroke problems - to live a healthier
lifestyle.
If you are fit and healthy, you will be able to enjoy a more
fulfilling lifestyle. You will also find that as your fitness
improves, your energy levels also begin to increase. Any type of
moderate exercise can help to increase your energy levels. Walking
is the ideal form of exercise, whatever your age. Join one of our
led walks and get out into the fresh air. Meet new people. Find a
new you!
The local walks, led by trained volunteer walk leaders, suit a
range of abilities. A slow, medium & fast pace walk take
place every Monday at 10.00am from Sanders Park Café and there is
no charge for taking part in any of the walks. Just turn up
about 10 minutes before to register and fill in a short
questionnaire.
- It's fun!
Join a local walk and explore your area. Get out into the fresh air
and meet new people.
- It's healthy!
Regular brisk walking can help reduce the risk of heart disease,
lower blood pressure, improve blood cholesterol levels and help
control diabetes.
- It keeps you fit!
Walking is the ideal form of exercise. Regular walking helps keep
bones and joints healthy. A brisk walk can help you lose
weight.
- Join in...
Join us on a walk led by trained volunteer walk leaders.
- Join us...
Become a volunteer walk leader. Full training and support is
provided. If you have an hour spare.
Supported by funding from:-
- Bromsgrove District Council - Leisure and Culture Services
- Walking for Health – Natural England
- Worcestershire Walking Network
All of the Walks for Health are led by volunteer
walk leaders who make these walks possible
