Step it out, Walking, Southland

Getting Started

Good on you for getting into walking!  Walking is:

• Fun!
• Free!
• Easy!

There are some things to think about when you're getting started:

• You need to take care of yourself when getting physically active.  CLICK HERE for more
  
• Safety while walking is important.  CLICK HERE for more
  
• Walking Outdoors? CLICK HERE for the NZ Environmental Code
  
• Tips to make walking more enjoyable, CLICK HERE
  

Too hard to take that first step?

If you're not very active and would like some help with getting active, try a FREE Green Prescription from Sport Southland. Green Prescription will help you make a physical activity plan that's right for you. We'll cover goal setting and healthy eating too. If you would like a free Green Prescription please phone Sport Southland on (03) 211 2150 or 0800 ACTIVE.

 
If you've been walking a little already, and would like to build up your fitness and walk for longer, keep up the great work!  To improve your fitness you need to walk often and gradually build up so you're walking either faster or further, or both. 

Here are some helpful ideas:

For a Walking Training Programme from Sport NZ, CLICK HERE

Set a walking goal for extra motivation. Make it realistic and write it down so you can focus on it.

Aim to compete in a walking event. CLICK HERE for a list of upcoming walking events.

Keep track of your daily walking to see your progress -  for a simple Walking Log CLICK HERE 

For the computer whizzes, try this Walking Log from Microsoft Office: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/walking-and-running-log-TC030004609.aspx

 

 

 

 

 

 

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