Heart Foundation Walking

It only takes a little activity to gain some big health benefits. By finding 30 minutes a day you can:

Reduce your risk of coronary heart disease
Lower your risk of diabetes
Lower your blood pressure
Improve your weight
Lower your risk of Osteoporosis
Improve your feeling of wellbeing
Reduce your risk of colon and breast cancer

Walking programs provide the motivation to participate in 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity with the added benefits of socializing with people in your community and enjoying the beautiful surroundings and facilities.

The Town of Mosman Park and Shire of Peppermint Grove have partnered with the Heart Foundation to bring you Heart Foundation Walking, a nation wide initiative aimed at providing free, safe, social and accessible opportunities to become physically active in your local community. Pull out your sneakers and join in one of the many walking groups that are currently operating in your local community.

Registration

For further information about Heart Foundation Walking contact Laura Garside at the Town of Mosman Park on 9384 1633.

To register as a walker please complete a Walker Registration Form, and give it to your Walk Organiser or post to:

Laura Garside Town of Mosman Park PO Box 3 MOSMAN PARK WA 6912

Join a Walking Group near you

*The “Peppy” Walkers*
Day:	Tuesdays
Time:	9:00am
Meeting Point:	Corner of View and Forrest Street, Peppermint Grove.
Duration:	1 hour
Level:	Low to medium intensity.
Other:	All ages welcome
Walk Organiser:	Kathy Rogers, 9383 4837 or 0419 956 632.

*Waterside Walkers*
Day:	Thursdays
Time:	7:00am
Meeting Point:	Town of Mosman Park Administration Centre, corner of Bay View Terrace and Memorial Drive, Mosman Park.
Duration:	1 hour
Level:	Brisk walk with some hills.
Other:	No dogs please.
Walk Organiser:	John Foulsham, 0429 383 239

*Nordic (Pole) Walking*
Walkers please contact Heather Thorne prior to attending for the first time.
Day:	Thursdays
Time:	8:30am
Meeting Point:	Royal Freshwater Bay Yatch car park.
Duration:	Approximately 45 minutes.
Level:	Walking on the sand. Suitable for all fitness levels. Uses Nordic Walking Poles to provide a workout for upper body as well as the legs. Good for cardiovascular fitness. Try something new!
Other:	No dogs please.
	Nordic Walking Poles and instruction provided.
	Walks will be followed by coffee at John Street Café.
Walk Organiser:	1^st contact: Heather Thorne on 0417 943 141.
	2^nd contact: Barbara Winter on 9385 3171.

*The “Peppy” Walkers*
Day:	Thursdays
Time:	9:00am
Meeting Point:	Corner of View and Forrest Street, Peppermint Grove.
Duration:	1 hour
Level:	Low to medium intensity.
Other:	All ages welcome.
*Swan* Day: Thursdays Time: 9am Meeting Point: Manners Hill Park, Peppermint Grove Duration: 1 hour Level: Low Intensity Walk Organiser: Roma Perry on 9383 1898 *Mosman Movers*
Walkers please contact Heather Thorne prior to attending for the first time.
Day:	Fridays
Time:	8:30am
Meeting Point:	Mosman Park Tennis Club car park, McCabe Street, Mosman Park.
Duration:	Approximately 50 minutes.
Level:	Aimed at regular walkers who want to take it to the next level. Interval walking for fitness and weight loss.
Other:	No dogs please.
Walk Organiser:	1^st contact: Heather Thorne on 0417 943 141.
	2^nd contact: Barbara Winter on 9385 3171.

Walk Organisers

The volunteer Walk Organisers are the heroes of this programme. Council is seeking registrations from persons interested in supporting Heart Foundation Walking as a Walk Organiser. Al volunteers are insured by the Heart Foundation and will participate in a short training session prior to commencing their role. Download a Walk Organiser registration form here.

To download a printable Timetable click here.

For more information contact:

Laura Garside: Senior Community Development Officer
Hours: Mon - Fri: 8.30am to 4.00pm
Telephone: 9384 1633
Facsimile: 9384 3694