Nowra Walkie Talkies is a highly active sports club located in Nowra – Bomaderry, Australia. With a current membership of 19 individuals, this club organises weekly walks that take place on Thursdays at 8:00 am. The walks are of medium pace and typically last between 45–60 minutes.
Unfortunately, the club does not allow dogs or accommodate prams or wheelchairs during the walks. The meeting point for the walks is Harry Sawkins Park, directly opposite Peckish on the Park at 57 Graham St, Nowra.
Nowra Walkie Talkies is a member of the larger walking community in the area. Some nearby walking groups include the Basin Bay Strollers Walking Group in Sanctuary Point, the Greenwell Point Walkers Walking Group in Greenwell Point, and the Heads Walkers Walking Group in Shoalhaven Heads.
This sports club strongly promotes the many health benefits associated with regular walking. Walking for just 30 minutes a day can significantly lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes by 30 to 40 percent. It also aids in weight management, blood pressure and cholesterol control, the prevention of certain cancers, maintenance of bone density, improvement of balance and coordination, and reduction in the risk of falls and other injuries.
In addition to the physical benefits, walking has a positive impact on mental health. Maria, a member of Nowra Walkie Talkies, shares her success story of losing weight and improving her overall health through walking. She started by setting an initial goal of 5,000 steps per day and gradually increased it to 15,000 steps. This led to her no longer being diabetic and experiencing normalised blood pressure.
Nowra Walkie Talkies encourages individuals to join their walking community and reap the rewards of this simple yet powerful form of exercise. Whether you prefer to walk alone or in a group, this club welcomes everyone and aims to create connexions within the community while promoting a healthier heart.
For further information and to stay updated with Nowra Walkie Talkies, interested individuals can join the club's Facebook group. The National Heart Foundation of Australia proudly supports this club and its efforts to improve community health.