fitness information
make your walk for a kinder world safe and fun
Walking is a low impact way to get fit but before you commence any exercise, please ensure that you get advice from a doctor and /or fitness instructor. It is imperative that any walk you undertake is done safely.
Since the Covid 19 epidemic, it is essential that you follow the current federal, state and local government guidelines when exercising in public places. You may want to wear a face-covering (mask). It would be advisable to carry hand sanitisers with you and don’t forget to take your own water bottle to stay hydrated.
If you are walking in public spaces, please ensure you are fit and well and if you do happen to cough or sneeze, remember to use your elbow and cover your mouth.
Have fun
The walk for a kinder world is about taking action and pledging to be kind. We would love for everyone to think of others and spread kindness as well as have fun while they walk.
Warm-up
Even if you have a short walk planned, it is important to always stretch and warm up to avoid injury. If you are walking long distances, ensure you have drinks to stay hydrated and snacks to keep your energy levels up.
Make a difference
Everybody has the power to make a difference through kindness. Your pledge is about taking action, coming together with others and taking a stand to make the world a kinder place. Along with your pledge, your walk and donation are helping to promote empathy, kindness, and compassion to reduce mental health issues, bullying and suicide in children and young people. Should you choose to make an additional donation, your monies will go towards providing our unique, positive, evidence-based wellbeing resources to children in primary schools.
Training
Training may be required before you commence your walk. Plan you walk early and commence your fitness regime carefully.
Shoes
Ensure you footwear is appropriate for the walk you have planned. Correct Footwear is important and can help you and the impact your walk will have on your body.
