Active Roma Walking Group

Active Roma Walking Group is a sports club located in Maranoa Regional, dedicated to promoting an active and healthy lifestyle through walking. With a strong focus on community engagement, the club aims to bring people together and improve their overall well-being.

Joining Active Roma Walking Group offers numerous benefits for its members. Walking is known to be a wonder drug, as it can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes by 30 to 40 percent. In addition, regular walking can help manage weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels, reduce the risk of certain cancers, maintain bone density, improve balance and coordination, and decrease the risk of falls and other injuries.

The club offers Personal Walking Plans, providing individuals with a structured and supportive programme to help them achieve their health and fitness goals. These plans are designed to complement the care provided by healthcare professionals, allowing patients to take charge of their own physical activity while receiving guidance and support.

Active Roma Walking Group encourages individuals to join a walking group within their community. By walking together, participants not only improve their physical health but also build connexions with others and create a supportive network. The club provides a search function on their website, allowing individuals to find walking groups within a specified radius of their location.

One of the success stories from Active Roma Walking Group is Maria, a group walker who shares her inspiring journey. After being overweight for over 40 years and developing diabetes and high blood pressure, Maria decided to start walking. She began with 5,000 steps a day and gradually increased to 15,000 steps. As a result, she is no longer diabetic and has no issues with her blood pressure.

Maria advocates for the powerful impact of walking on overall mental and physical health.

Active Roma Walking Group provides opportunities for individuals to connect with the club through their Facebook group. By becoming a part of the walking community, members can receive updates, share their own experiences, and support and motivate each other on their fitness journeys.

The club is proudly supported by the National Heart Foundation of Australia and is committed to promoting the importance of physical activity and its benefits for heart health. With over 600 walking groups nationwide, Active Roma Walking Group is just one part of a larger movement aimed at improving the health and well-being of Australians.

Getting started with Active Roma Walking Group is easy. Individuals can search for a walking group near them using the website's search function, providing their suburb, town, or postcode. Once registered, individuals will receive information from the Walk Organiser, including details about meeting times, locations, and walking routes. Walk Organisers play a vital role in the club by planning and leading group walks and welcoming new members.

Active Roma Walking Group also offers opportunities for recognition through its Walker Recognition Scheme. Participants can be rewarded for their commitment and achievements in walking, encouraging and motivating them to continue their progress.

For those interested in taking on a leadership role within the club, Active Roma Walking Group encourages individuals to become Walk Organisers. As a Walk Organiser, individuals will receive training and support from the club and have access to an online profile to manage their group.

Active Roma Walking Group is dedicated to promoting the benefits of walking and creating a supportive and inclusive community for individuals in Maranoa Regional. By joining the club, individuals can take steps towards a healthier heart and a happier life.