Geeveston Gaitors is a sports club located in the Huon Valley Council in Tasmania, Australia. The club is dedicated to promoting the benefits of walking and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. With a welcoming and friendly atmosphere, Geeveston Gaitors provides a supportive community for individuals looking to improve their fitness and well-being through regular walking activities.
The club organises weekly walks, led by dedicated walk organiser Bev, which take place on Tuesdays at 10:00 am. The walks have a medium pace and typically last between 45 to 60 minutes, providing an ideal balance for participants of various fitness levels. With 36 dedicated members, Geeveston Gaitors offers a supportive and inclusive environment for walkers of all abilities.
Geeveston Gaitors prides itself on being a dog-friendly club, allowing members to bring their furry friends along for the walk. However, the walks are not suitable for prams or wheelchairs due to the terrain. The meeting point for the walks is the Community Hall located on Brady Street in Geeveston, providing a convenient and easily accessible location for participants.
Geeveston Gaitors is an active member of the walking community in the Huon Valley Council. The club collaborates with other nearby walking groups, such as Huonville Heartbeats Walking Group and Kettering Walkers Walking Group, to promote walking as a form of exercise and leisure activity.
As a proud supporter of the National Heart Foundation of Australia, Geeveston Gaitors recognises the importance of walking for maintaining a healthy heart. Walking regularly has numerous benefits, including managing weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, and improving bone density, balance, and coordination.
Geeveston Gaitors also offers a Personal Walking Plan, a six-week programme designed to help individuals improve their health and happiness through regular walking. The club encourages healthcare professionals to refer their patients to this structured and supportive walking programme, which aligns with the national physical activity guidelines.
With its strong focus on community and well-being, Geeveston Gaitors has garnered praise from its members. Maria, a group walker, shared her success story about overcoming health issues through walking and the positive impact it has had on her overall mental and physical health.
To stay updated and connect with fellow walkers, individuals can join the Geeveston Gaitors Facebook group, where they can share their walking experiences and receive motivation and support from the community.
Geeveston Gaitors is proud to be part of the walking movement, promoting a healthier and happier lifestyle for its members and the wider community.