Get Your Boots On

Get Your Boots On is a Health Walking Scheme based around Camborne, Pool and Redruth in Cornwall...

We also occassionally pop down the Lizard. 

We organise walks ranging from 1 to 3 hours within a 12 mile radius of the Hub Club.

Walking and you - what is a health walk?

The short definition of a health walk is:

"a purposeful, brisk walk undertaken on a regular basis"

and it can include any walk which is specifically designed and carried out for the purpose

of improving an individual's health.

With regard to cardiovascular health, the walk should be purposeful and 'brisk'

(in other words more than just a stroll).

Moreover it is a structured or semi-structured activity which is carried out on a

regular basis as part of an individual's exercise regime.

Walking (without the 'health' bit) is a healthy activity in so far as any energy expenditure

has health benefits, regardless of intensity.

In addition to this, organised walks (brisk or not) can have a health impact on individuals by

providing an opportunity to socialise (good social networks enhance health) and a distraction

from everyday stresses (stress contributes to poor health).

It is the relevant intensity of the walk for the individual and the regularity of participation that can really have an impact on heart health.

Beginners

5 Reasons to Start Walking

For health: walking strengthens your heart, your bones and your muscles ... and it helps to control your weight.

For wealth: walking is free and will enrich your life in many ways.

For happiness: walking improves your mood and helps combat depression.

For comfort: go for a walk in your local park or wood and discover how nature can reduce stress and calm your mind.

For joy: walk with friends or join a walking group and discover just how much fun walking can be!

The day the Hub Club Manager was ropped along....

"The views are amazing, company is warm and welcoming, and the conversation flows from start to finish.

Discussions on flowers and plants, animals, mining and local history, other walks, cycling and bikes, anything you'd like to know this group have most answers for!

I thoroughly enjoyed the walk and would recommend you give it a try, if i'm free i'll even join you."

Andy

For the latest walks please pop in the Hub Club

or call Andy Williams - Hub Club Manager

01209 717479