Cato Lake Walkers is a sports club located in the Northern Grampians Shire, dedicated to promoting and encouraging walking as a means of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and improving cardiovascular 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 for an average of 30 minutes a day has been proven to significantly reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes by 30 to 40 percent. Additionally, walking can help manage weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. It also contributes to the maintenance of bone density, reducing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Walking improves balance and coordination, reducing the likelihood of falls and other injuries.
Cato Lake Walkers offers a supportive and structured walking programme that complements the care of healthcare professionals. Patients can choose to walk individually or join a group, and the programme has been developed to help them meet national physical activity guidelines. With the support of the club, individuals like Maria, who lost weight, improved their blood pressure, and reversed their diabetes through walking, have found success in their health journey.
Getting started with Cato Lake Walkers is easy. Interested individuals can join the club's Facebook group and connect with other members of the walking community. With over 600 walking groups nationwide, individuals can search for a group within a certain radius of their location. Upon finding a suitable walking group, they can register and contact the walk organiser to receive all the necessary information and guidance to begin walking.
For those passionate about walking and wanting to make a difference in their community, Cato Lake Walkers offers the opportunity to become a Walk Organiser. As a Walk Organiser, individuals plan walking routes and meeting places, organise walk schedules, and welcome new members to the group. They play a vital role in the success of the programme and receive recognition and rewards through the Walker Recognition Scheme.
Cato Lake Walkers acknowledges the Traditional Owners and custodians of the country where they operate and respect and value the continued connexion to culture and community. The club is proudly supported by the National Heart Foundation of Australia, and their mission is to create a healthier and happier community through walking.
To become a member of Cato Lake Walkers or for more information, individuals can visit the club's Facebook page or contact the club through the provided contact information on social media and club directories.