The Benefits of Walking

The Stride and Stroll Mission Statement

An organised group dedicated to improve the health and wellbeing of its participants by walking safely and comfortably within a happy friendly atmosphere.

Safety

• All walks are graded into groups to meet the needs of participants.
• Routes are pre-walked mid week to check for risks, obstructions and weather damage.
• Number and type of stiles on each route are assessed to ensure that they can be negotiated by the group.
• Walk Leaders carry mobile phones for contact within and between groups.

Health and Fitness

• Walks of sufficient length to burn calories.
• Walks of sufficient intensity to improve the cardiovascular system.
• Walking is a low impact activity which can improve joint strength.
• Walking can help maintain bone density.

Walk Leaders

• There is always a Walk Leader at the back of each group to allow participants to walk within their optimum level for good training adaptation.

Administration

• A passport will be issued to detail vital information and persons to contact.
• On the day, walkers are registered against the group they walk in.
• Regular meetings of Walk Leaders to co-ordinate and improve the infrastructure to the highest standards possible.