Welcome to the 26-week Walkabout program!

This program is designed to get you started on a journey toward being physically active. Walking will introduce you to great ways of having fun, making friends and learning how to stay physically active by doing something you do naturally every day. We will be giving you up-to-date information which will guide you into a healthy lifestyle and help you achieve your personal fitness goals!

Walkers have less incidence of cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and many other ailments. They live longer and also reap mental health and spiritual benefits.  Congratulations on getting started! 

Quote: "Of all exercises walking is the best." - Thomas Jefferson

Walkabout

26-Week Outline

1.Let’s Get Started

2.Walking Form & Your Journal

3.Shoes and Socks

4.Warming up and Cooling Down

5.How to Make Time for Walking

6.Heart Rates

7.Flexibility

8.Pedometer Advantages

9.The Treadmill

10.Hydration

11.Eating Well

12.Walking for Weight Loss

13.Strength Training

14.Oh My Aching Feet

15.The Places You’ll Go

16.Mistakes Even Experienced Walkers Make

17.Posture – The Key to a Healthy Back

18.All Weather Walking

19.Core Strength – Strong Abs

20.Core Strength – Strong Backs

21.Intervals – Liven Up Your Walking Routine

22.Family and Friends

23.Try Something New!The Elliptical!

24.Progress Update and Plan for The Future

25.Back to Basics - Review

26.Graduation & Celebration