Walk For Life
Geelong Walk 4 Life
Enjoy regular exercise with a friendly group along Geelong's picturesque waterfront.
Free professional advice from healthcare experts like physiotherapists, dieticians and pharmacists.
People who are not suffiently physically active miss out on health benefits.
Thirty minutes of moderate exercise undertaken regularly can reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease by 50% to 70%.
Physical acitivity also appears to reduce the risk of diabetes and the risk of dying from some cancers such as colon, breast and lung.
Regular acitivity can slow many forms of physical decline by up to 50%.
Regular physical activity can also maintain the function and structure of muscles, joints, preserve the heart and blood vessels.
Benefits of Regular Exercise
- Reduced blood pressure
- Maintaining healthy weight
- Reduced risk of cardio-vascular disease
- Greater sense of well-being
Do you want to get more active, lose weight and lower your blood pressure?
Geelong Walk4Life is the fun, weekly exercise group that will help you achieve your goals and understand health issues.
- Exercise for all fitness levels, walk at your own pace
- Walk and talk in a relaxed social setting - exercise with a group and make new friends
- Free
- Sealed walking paths along the beautiful waterfront precinct
- Fun and motivating
- Regular progress checks to monitor weight and blood pressure
- Learn while you get fitter. Weekly information sessions from local experts about living a healthier lifestyle ie. Pharmacists, Physiotherapist, Dietician
Download the Geelong Walk 4 Life brochure and fill out the application form, then visit your Community Care Chemist to join and collect your free starter kit.
Geelong Walk 4 Life Health Diary
Geelong Walk 4 Life Route Map