Kippa Ring Peninsula Heart Beaters Walking Group is a sports club located in Brisbane, Australia. The group was established to encourage and promote regular walking for a healthier heart and overall physical well-being.
Led by the enthusiastic walk organiser, Glenda, the group meets twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays at 7:00 am. The frequency of the walks is weekly, and the group currently consists of 19 members. The walks are conducted at a medium pace, and the duration is typically 30 minutes or less.
The walking group is not dog-friendly and is not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. The meeting point for the walks is outside the Cinema B Entrance at Anzac Avenue in Kippa-Ring. The location can easily be found on the map provided.
Kippa Ring Peninsula Heart Beaters Walking Group is part of a larger network of walking groups in the area. Members have the opportunity to search for other walking groups within a 10 km, 20 km, 25 km, 50 km, or 100 km radius. This allows for further connexions to be made within the community and increases the chances of finding like-minded individuals on the journey towards a healthier heart.
Walking has been hailed as a wonder drug for heart health. Studies have shown that walking for just 30 minutes a 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. It also reduces the risk of developing certain cancers and improves bone density, balance, coordination, and overall fitness.
The benefits of walking are numerous and well-documented.
The Kippa Ring Peninsula Heart Beaters Walking Group is proudly supported by the National Heart Foundation of Australia. The foundation acknowledges the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land where they work, live, and walk, and pays respect to elders past, present, and future.
For those looking for a more personalised approach to walking, the group offers free Personal Walking Plans that can help individuals feel healthier and happier in just six weeks. These plans are designed to provide structure and guidance on incorporating walking into daily routines.
The group also welcomes healthcare professionals to refer their patients to the walking programme. The programme complements the care provided by healthcare professionals and helps patients meet national physical activity guidelines. Whether patients prefer to walk alone or in a group, the supportive and motivational nature of the programme fosters a healthy lifestyle.
Maria, a member of the Kippa Ring Peninsula Heart Beaters Walking Group, shares her inspiring story of how walking has positively impacted her overall health. She managed to overcome weight issues, diabetes, and blood pressure problems through regular walking. Starting with 5,000 steps a day, Maria gradually increased her daily steps to 15,000 and saw remarkable improvements in her health.
To become part of the walking community and enjoy the benefits of regular walking for a healthier heart, individuals are encouraged to join the Facebook group. Through participation in the Kippa Ring Peninsula Heart Beaters Walking Group, members can build connexions, support each other, and walk together towards a healthier heart and happier life.