Isle of Wight Walking Festival 2008 - The UK's Largest Walking Festival

Walk Your Way to Health

Step out - improve your health and quality of life

Isle of Wight Walking

Walking is a healthy enjoyable activity and an environmentally friendly means of transport, so step out and discover the Island in the Isle of Wight Walking Festival. There are walks for families, fun, fitness, seasoned ramblers or leisurely walkers – whatever your interest, we’ll have the ideal walk for you. Take a challenging hike or a casual stroll on the Island for a breathtaking experience!!

Health walks are an ideal way to get fit if you don’t wish to go to the gym or fitness classes. Health experts agree that 30 minutes brisk walking on most days of the week is sufficient to improve fitness.

Benefits of Walking your Way to Health:

  • Improves your general health
  • Lowers blood pressure
  • Strengthens your bones
  • Reduces stress
  • Enhance mental wellbeing
  • Reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and strokes
  • Reduces body fat
  • Helps control body weight
  • Burns calories - helps to control weight
  • Help flexibility and co-ordination hence reducing the risk of falls
  • Live longer!!!!

 

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