Back Nine Walking Group

Dedicated to promoting fitness and health. Good communication and organisational skills. Able to commit to regular walks and motivate others to join.

The Back Nine Walking Group is a sports club located in Campaspe Shire, Australia. The group is dedicated to promoting fitness and health through walking, with a strong focus on improving heart health. As a member of this walking group, individuals have the opportunity to build connexions within their community while working towards a healthier heart.

Walking regularly has numerous health benefits, as it can lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes by 30 to 40 per cent. It also helps manage weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol, reduces the risk of developing certain cancers, improves bone density to prevent osteoporosis and fractures, and enhances balance and coordination, thereby reducing the risk of falls and injuries.

The Back Nine Walking Group offers both support and structure to its members. Those who are interested in joining can access a free Personal Walking Plan that aims to improve their overall fitness and happiness in just six weeks. Additionally, the group encourages healthcare professionals to refer patients to their programme to complement the care they provide.

The group is a part of the National Heart Foundation of Australia and is proudly supported by them. This affiliation ensures that the walking programme aligns with national physical activity guidelines and provides a structured and supportive environment for participants.

To join the Back Nine Walking Group, individuals can search for a walking group within a specific radius of their location on the heart foundation's website. Once the group is found, interested members can register and connect with the Walk Organiser to obtain all the information they need to get started. The Walk Organiser is responsible for planning walking routes, meeting times and places, and welcoming new members to the group.

Leading a Heart Foundation Walk is another opportunity for individuals to make a positive impact in their community. Walk Organisers serve as volunteers who organise and lead walking groups. They receive training, access to an online profile to manage their group, ongoing communications, and invitations to events and workshops.

The Back Nine Walking Group encourages individuals over the age of 18 who are friendly, enthusiastic, and dedicated to promoting fitness and health to become Volunteer Walk Organisers. By doing so, they can help lead a Heart Foundation Walking group and contribute to the overall wellbeing of their community.