Get Active With the Winter Walking Program
Where: Ennismore
Community Centre 553 Ennis Road, Ennismore
When:
Monday from 7:00 am to 12:00 noon
Tuesday from 7:00 am to 12:00 noon
Wednesday 7:00 am to 12:00 noon
Thursday 7:00 am to 12:00 noon
Benefits
of Walking
Ministry of Health & Long Term Care
· Walking refreshes the mind, reduces fatigue and increases energy.
· More than half of the body’s muscles are designed for walking; it’s a natural movement that is virtually injury-free.
· Walking provides an enjoyable time for sharing and socializing with friends or family.
· Regular, brisk walking can help prevent, minimize the risk of, or control type 2 diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, obesity and many forms of cancer.
· Walking strengthens bones and can help prevent or control osteoporosis (a condition where bones become brittle and fragile).
· Walking relieves stress and tension.
· Regular walking will help you maintain a healthy weight and a positive body image, especially when combined with healthy eating.