Heart Foundation Walking is designed to help people enjoy regular physical activity. Although we encourage everyone to walk on a regular basis, we've designed Heart Foundation Walking to be a group program because walking in an organised group gives extra benefits.

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Increases your enjoyment. Many walkers tell us the social contact is what keeps them coming back year after year.

Most groups also organise an occasional special walk or other social events to make being active even more fun.

Helps you stay motivated. It's easy to say, I'll give my walk a miss today. However, knowing there is a group of people waiting for you can provide that extra motivation needed to get out the door.

Keeps you committed. Many people find their enthusiasm for being active wanes after only a few months, especially if they experience an injury or illness. By being part of a group, you are more likely to make a commitment to walking regularly.

Is a safe way to exercise. Walking in a group makes you more visible to motorists and cyclists, and ensures help is at hand should you have an accident or become ill while walking.

More great reasons a s well as the health benefits and social aspect of regular group walking, Heart Foundation Walking participants can look forward to o ur regular Heart Foundation Walking newsletter.

This includes updates on the program, information about physical activity and heart health, healthy recipes and news from groups all around Australia. The newsletter is distributed through our Walk Organisers, so if your group has a special occasion or event, please feel free to send us a short article and photo.

Ongoing rewards for participation. To encourage you and your group members to walk regularly, Heart Foundation Walking includes a Walker Recognition Scheme*. At certain walking milestones, we'll reward you with certificates and discounts on Heart Foundation Merchandise - why not celebrate your success with a certificate presentation and a healthy morning tea!

• Milestone Recognition Received
• Walker registration Welcome kit from the Heart Foundation
• One month after registration Support and encouragement phone call from the
• Heart Foundation
• 25 walks Postcard Certificate +
• 30 per cent discount
• voucher for Heart Foundation
• Walking merchandise
• 50 walks Postcard Certificate
• 100 walks Certificate

** Participation in the Walker Recognition Scheme is optional. Only walks conducted with a Heart Foundation Walking