Sutton Manor Health Walk - Get Yourself Lively...Walking
19 January 2010 13:00
Sutton
Manor, St.Helens Event
Where: Sutton Manor Woodland, St.Helens - meet at the Smithy Manor public house car park, Jubits Lane, Sutton Manor, St.Helens, WA9 4BB.
Admission: Free
Event Summary:
The 'Get Yourself Lively ... Walking' scheme was introduced to St Helens in April 2001 giving residents the choice of either walking in the comfort of their own local area or travelling to different parts of St Helens and meeting new people.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
'Get Yourself Lively…..Walking St.Helens' was awarded national accreditation by 'Walking for Health', a Natural England initiative in August 2009 after demonstrating that it met the required national criteria. This includes offering led walks for beginners, meeting the Walking for Health safety and insurance standards for all walks and collecting basic monitoring information.
The walks, organised by St.Helens Council and Halton and St.Helens PCT, range between 1 and 6 miles and accommodate those who are not used to regular exercise as well as experienced walkers. The short walks are an ideal way for people to make new friends whilst improving their own health and well-being. The Sutton Manor Walk is designated 'Moderate Intensity' - between 3 and 6 miles and is a Forestry Commission walk.
Download St.Helens Walks Programme December 2009 / January 2010
(courtesy Halton & St.Helens Primary Care Trust)
Frequently Asked Questions
Footwear: Sensible flat shoes or walking boots are recommended. No slip-ons or high heels.
Dogs: Well behaved dogs on a lead at all times are welcome. Owners must take responsibility for their own dogs including getting them over stiles.
Weather & Holidays: Walks run on a weekly basis whatever the weather. Walks do not run on Bank Holidays or for 2 weeks over Christmas.
How much should I do?: The recommended amount of physical activity is 30 minutes a day, 5 times a week. However if you currently do no or little physical activity, it is recommended that you start at a low level and gradually build up to the recommended amount.
How hard should I work?: The recommendation is 5 X 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity. The best way to judge if your working hard enough is that your breathing slightly faster, feeling warmer and have an increase in heart rate (you should still be able to hold a conversation).
What happens if the Walk Leader doesn't turn up?: If a walk leader is ill, we will try to contact all walkers prior to the walk. If we are unable to get in touch with you, assume the walk is cancelled if the Walk Leader does not arrive within 10 minutes.
Click Here for more information (.pdf download). Or contact the Scheme Co-ordinator:
Mike Clinton, Health Improvement Specialist - Physical Activity, Health Improvement Team, Bold Miners Neighbourhood Centre, Fleet Lane, Parr, St.Helens, WA9 2NH. Tel: 01744 697433 Email
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