Walking

• A brisk 10-minute walk has lots of health benefits.
• You can tell you’re walking briskly if you can still talk but cannot sing the words to a song.
• The easiest way to walk more is to make walking a habit.
• Walking in a group is a great way to start walking, make new friends and stay motivated.
• We encourage dog owners to bring your dog along.

Cycling

• Cycling is a good muscle workout – cycling uses all of the major muscle groups as you pedal.
• Low impact – it causes less strain and injuries than most other forms of exercise.
• Good for strength and stamina – cycling increases stamina, strength and aerobic fitness.
• Mental health conditions such as depression, stress and anxiety can be reduced by regular bike riding.

Running

• Running can significantly improve physical and mental health.
• As a form of aerobic exercise, running can reduce stress, improve heart health, and even help alleviate symptoms of depression.
• Some researchers think running may be so good for us because it’s something we evolved to do.
• People are built to run!

Playing

• Play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and physical, cognitive and emotional strength.
• Play is important to healthy brain development.
• It is through play that children at a very early age engage and interact in the world around them.

What to wear: Please ensure you wear comfortable footwear and appropriate clothing for all activities. Please wear safety helmet for cycling.