Walking Lunch
Free fresh air and exercise at lunchtime!
Avoid getting crumbs in your keyboard, don't eat and email - break up your day, get away from your desk and stretch your legs with our lunchtime walk.
We meet on Wednesdays, at 1.10pm, outside the Sports Centre on Tyndall Avenue for a 30-40 minute walk around the local area. No specialist equipment is necessary – just dress appropriately for the Bristol weather(!) and wear suitable outdoor shoes/trainers.
Why walk?
Walking is one of the most natural, and effective forms of exercise.It can help to:
- Reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke
- Lower blood pressure
- Reduce high cholesterol
- Reduce body fat
- Enhance mental well being
- Increase bone density, hence helping to prevent osteoporosis
- Help to control body weight
(Source: British Heart Foundation 2000)
Plus, it is a great way to connect with, and discover, the local area and its hidden treasures. The views you don't see from the car, the places the bus doesn't go...
How to get involved
- Email the walk leader to find out more
- Download and complete an outdoor health questionnaire - these must be completed by all new walkers and brought along to your first walk.
More information
There are a number of walking groups around Bristol, linked to the national Walking for Health initiative: Further details of Walk for Health Bristol