The Keep Fit Walking Group is a sports club located in Maranoa Regional that aims to promote a healthy lifestyle through regular walking. As a proud supporter of the National Heart Foundation of Australia, the club focuses on improving heart health and overall wellbeing.
The club offers a range of walking groups that allow members to build connexions within the community while working towards a healthier heart together. With various groups available, individuals can search for a walking group within a 10 km, 20 km, 25 km, 50 km, or 100 km radius of their location. The club's website makes it easy to find a group near you by simply entering your town, suburb, or postcode.
Walking is known as the “wonder drug” due to its numerous health benefits. Research shows that walking for a minimum of 30 minutes per day can lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes by 30 to 40 percent. Additionally, regular walking helps manage weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels, reduces the risk of certain cancers, maintains bone density, and improves balance and coordination.
The Keep Fit Walking Group also collaborates with healthcare professionals to offer a structured and supportive walking programme that complements patient care. The programme includes motivational elements to help participants meet national physical activity guidelines. Whether individuals prefer to walk alone or in a group, the programme can be tailored to their needs.
Testimonials from members, such as Maria, highlight the positive impact walking has had on their lives. Maria shares her personal journey of losing weight, managing diabetes, and improving her overall health through walking. These success stories inspire others to join the walking community and experience the benefits firsthand.
Getting started with the Keep Fit Walking Group is straightforward. Interested individuals can search for a walking group near them on the club's website by inputting their location details. After finding a group, they can register and provide some personal information. The Walk Organiser of the chosen group will then provide all the necessary information to get started.
For those passionate about promoting walking and leading a healthy lifestyle, the Keep Fit Walking Group offers the opportunity to become a Volunteer Walk Organiser. As a Walk Organiser, individuals will plan walking routes, coordinate meeting times and locations, and welcome new members to their group. Training, ongoing support, and access to an online profile are provided to assist Walk Organisers in managing their group successfully.
To further recognise and reward members for their commitment to walking, the club offers a Walker Recognition Scheme. Joining the scheme allows members to be recognised for their efforts towards improving their physical and mental health.
The Keep Fit Walking Group is dedicated to improving heart health and overall wellbeing in the Maranoa Regional area. By joining the club, individuals have the chance to connect with like-minded community members, improve their fitness and mobility, and significantly reduce the risk of heart-related diseases.