Walk It Series

Sport Waitakere Walk It Series

This initiative is full steam ahead for 2012 and we have a sponsor! The National Bank will be supporting our Walk It Series in 2012, providing each walk with yummy food and spot prizes. It is also an opportunity for their staff to get out and about in the community, so they will be joining us on the walks.
The plan for the series is currently underway, but I can tell you that it will be starting in January and won’t be slowing down until Easter.

The Walk It Series initiative has been driven by Emma Haigh, the Active Communities Advisor for Sport Waitakere. “I have a vision to see more people walking more often. There are already some great social walking groups in our area that provide a fun, easy going, community activity, free of charge! It seemed obvious to link with these groups for the Walk It Series, boosting the numbers of these groups in the process”.

Walking is good for you, and if done regularly can significantly improve your health. The benefits include:

 Weight control
 Increased muscle strength
 Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke
 Improve mental health
 Stress reduction
 Improved flexibility and joint mobility
 Decrease blood pressure
 Reduced risk of Osteoporosis

If you would like your walking group to be included, or you need more information on the Sport Waitakere Walk It Series, contact Emma Haigh on 966 3120 or emma.haigh@sportwaitakere.co.nz