The Walking Maniacs are in Full Swing and Walking for their Lives! 

 If you are interested in joining this fun and lively group, feel free to come out and give it a try!  Currently this small yet energetic group meets only in Bowmanville.  You can come out on Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings at 5:30AM.  On the Saturdays that the running group meets in Bowmanville, the walkers meet.  Please check the calendar to see which Saturday you can join the group!

Our leader is Jane Chadwick who has organized some Nordic Walking Programs for the group.  She is such an inspiration, and will definitely entertain you throughout the walk. 

Walking is a simple way to improve overall well being and reduce the chances of developing the health concerns associated with inactivity.

• Walking is free and can be done almost anywhere

• Walking is a form of exercise which is within the physical capabilities of many people

• Walking may be a more realistic challenge than other more vigorous forms of exercise

• Walking can be integrated into people's lifestyles relatively easily

• The level of impact is low and strain on the feet and joints is minimized thus making the risk of injury very low

Increasing physical activity through walking is associated many health benefits including:

• Reducing the risk of coronary heart disease

• Lowering blood pressure

• Reducing high cholesterol

• Reducing body fat

• Enhancing mental wellbeing

• Increasing bone density

• Reducing the risk of cancer of the colon

• Helping to control body weight

• Helping osteoarthritis

• Helping to increase flexibility and co-ordination

  WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU OUT AT OUR NEXT WALK!