Active Kent & Medway

Walking

Walking is the easiest, most accessible, cost effective, and enjoyable way for most people to increase their physical activity.

See Also:: Nordic Walking

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An Overview of Walking

There are many footpaths, parks and country parks to explore. Most of us walk a little bit every day, but most of us would benefit from walking more. Whether it's for leisure, to work up a sweat or in competition, you can find a type of walking that suits your ability and fits into your schedule.

Urban walking: Ditch the car and walk - it's that simple!
Walking groups: Don't want to walk alone? Joining a walking group is not only social, it can also help motivate you to keep going.
Rambling and Hiking: If you enjoy the great outdoors, there is no better way of experiencing the countryside than at your own pace through hiking or rambling.
Nordic Walking: Nordic Walking can be seen as taking your nature walk to the next level, using poles to work the upper body and push the legs a little harder than they would be otherwise.
Race Walking: it's a progression of steps where the feet make contact with the ground constantly. At least one foot must always be on the ground at any time. In running, the feet move at a much faster pace and feet are allowed to both be off the ground at the same time.
Hiking is a natural exercise that promotes physical fitness, is economical and convenient, and requires no special equipment. Hiking is basic to many sporting activities and is also a widely recommended and practiced form of physical training.

Benefits

Along with the physical benefits, walking can be done in an organised group or with friends making it the perfect social activity. Walking with others is a great way to meet new people and keep motivated.

Involvement

For more information about the benefits of walking and how to get started take a look at the helpful NHS walking guide. To find local walking schemes or to start one of your own, visit Walking for Health.

Thrive Community Health, Fitness and Wellness

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The Park Club Chatham

The Park Club is a charitable company whose focus is to get more people, more active, more often. We have two clubs in Kent, one in Chatham and one in Ashford. We offer group exercise classes, a fully equipped gym, functional training area & squash court

Sevenoaks Sport & Wellbeing

Sevenoaks Sport & Wellbeing is a free magazine in the Sevenoaks District in Kent which hosts an annual Showcase Event for local sports clubs.

Sevenoaks Ladies Joggers

SLJ was set up in 1999 as a women's running cub for all ages & abilities. We now offer Fitball, Yoga, Pilates, Power Walking and Hi Met classes.

A Better Medway

Medway Council's public health team run a number of sessions across Medway to improve fitness and support physical activity.

Royal Tunbridge Wells parkrun

A free, weekly & timed 5km event open to people of all ages and abilities. Every Saturday at 9am.

Wellbeing in the Weald

Our aim is to organise new and promote existing wellbeing activities in the Weald area, to encourage social inclusion.

walkers2runners

A fun, friendly recreational walking, jogging and running group based in Hawkhurst, Kent.

The Park Club

The Park Club is a charitable company whose focus is to get more people, more active, more often. We have two clubs in Kent, one in Chatham and one in Ashford. We offer many group exercise classes as well a fully equipped gym and functional training area