Walk It Series

A slightly different look from 2011, the Walk It Urban brand takes you out of your home and onto the streets of your neighbourhood.  Here you will find information on local walking groups, links to other walking urban information, and the very popular SPORT WAITAKERE Walk It Urban Series.

Walk It Urban Series 2012-13
 

IT’S BACK!
2012-13 sees the return of the popular Walk It Series, with a slight name change.  This year we hope to have a map available for each walk – at this stage it is a work in progress.  Contact Emma Haigh for more information.

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Walk It Urban Walking Groups

NEW WALKING GROUPS!

New members are welcome to join the Massey Twilight Walkers on their free weekly walks!

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Titirangi Twilight Walkers are also welcoming new members to join them in there busy walking week!

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SPORT WAITAKERE has commenced pram walking in the Ranui area!

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In partnership with the Rosebank/Waterview Neighbourhood Policing Team, SPORT WAITAKERE presents a new walking group.  Thursday evenings at 4pm from the Avondale Police Station.  See flyer for more details.

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Walking Group of the Month

The Titirangi Joggers and Walkers have been together for over thirty years, leaving from the Titirangi Community House every Sunday morning at 8.30am. Once a month the co-ordinators organise an ‘away walk’ taking in some of the other wonderful areas that Auckland has to offer. Whilst members come and go, they are predominantly a large group of friends and locals who have the enviable task of walking through some of Waitakere’s most beautiful landscapes. The Titirangi region is full of native bush lands and just as spectacular waterways and coastal beaches, which the group enjoy showcasing to new and existing members. Each month the committee changes, ensuring that the walks are different and have variety and intrigue. Whether you are a beginner walker or have moderate to high fitness levels, the group welcome you to join them and will ensure you are well taken care of on the walk. Join them after for a cup of tea, biscuit and put your feet up for a well-deserved rest. For more information on the Titirangi Joggers and Walkers, head to http://tjwalkers.bravesites.com or contact John Harris on 09 817 7212.

Walking Groups Database

Click here to download a print out list of these walking groups

If you are looking for free things to do in Auckland or outdoor activities, Short Walks in Auckland  maybe your answer.  You may be visiting New Zealand and you don’t have a great deal of time for activities and sightseeing, and you want to keep your spending costs down. Or you may have just moved to Auckland and want to explore it on your own, walking with friends, family or your dog. Or you may have lived here quite a while and realize that you having been missing out on walking in Auckland and finding all the things to do and see in Auckland.

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Walk It Urban Nordic Walking

Simply defined, Nordic Walking is walking with poles or cross-country skiing without the skis. It is a total body workout using very strong, yet lightweight flexible one-piece poles made of composite materials. The dampening qualities of composite poles successfully reduce unwanted vibrations especially on hard surfaces.

This is important especially with previously inactive populations eager to reap the health benefits this easy and effective form of physical activity. Nordic Walking is fun and can be enjoyed by almost everyone - any age, any athletic ability.

Nordic Walking has been a hot topic in the fitness, athletic and outdoor industries in recent years, becoming the fastest growing physical activity in Europe. Last year Nordic Walking made its debut in the U.S. and has already shown signs of gaining popularity.

Because of its simplicity, Nordic Walking appeals to a wide range of individuals from the endurance athlete to the recreational enthusiast.

 BENEFITS OF NORDIC WALKING 

The benefits are clear within the first few minutes of trying Nordic Walking, and the Cooper Institute in Texas has issued the following findings following comprehensive tests into the activity:

Simply defined, Nordic Walking is walking with poles or cross-country skiing without the skis. It is a total body workout using very strong, yet lightweight flexible one-piece poles made of composite materials. The dampening qualities of composite poles successfully reduce unwanted vibrations especially on hard surfaces. This is important especially with previously inactive populations eager to reap the health benefits this easy and effective form of physical activity. Nordic Walking is fun and can be enjoyed by almost everyone - any age, any athletic ability. Nordic Walking has been a hot topic in the fitness, athletic and outdoor industries in recent years, becoming the fastest growing physical activity in Europe. Last year Nordic Walking made its debut in the U.S. and has already shown signs of gaining popularity. Because of its simplicity, Nordic Walking appeals to a wide range of individuals from the endurance athlete to the recreational enthusiast. The benefits are clear within the first few minutes of trying Nordic Walking, and the Cooper Institute in Texas has issued the following findings following comprehensive tests into the activity:
 

• Energy expenditure increases when using poles on average 20% compared with ordinary walking. As much as 46% increase in energy expenditure
• Less perceived exertion
• Heart rate is 5-17 beatslmin higher
• Effectively releases muscle tension of neck and shoulder area .Does not aggravate joints
• Safety factor on slippery and uneven surfaces
  
  The complete Cooper Institute study can be found at this reference:
  Timothy S. Church et. al. Field Testing of Physiological Responses
  Associated with Nordic Walking. Research Quarterly for Exercise and
  Sport, vol. 73, No. 3., pp 296-300

 Walk it Urban Links 

www.walkingnewzealand.co.nz
www.nordicwalking.net.nz
www.walkauckland.org
www.livingstreets.org.nz
www.feetfirst.govt.nz
www.wonderwalkers.co.nz
www.runwalk.co.nz
www.totalsport.co.nz
www.activelivingresources.org
www.walk21.com
www.walksinauckland.com