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Details of Tuesday Walks for 2020

Living Streets Aotearoa Lunchtime Walks 2020

Walk 1: Walk to Talavera Terrace

Category:  MODERATE. Several climbs.

Time:  40 mins

Guide: Kate Riddick

Leave Plimmer statue at 12.30 pm.

Walk up Plimmer Steps and continue up Boulcott Street. Once you cross the motorway bridge (on the left side) take the track that leads up to Kelburn Park. At the top of the track, turn right and walk down to Everton Tce.

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Need to stretch your legs on Tuesday lunchtimes in Wellington? This is for you

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Some helpful advice (Active Christchurch)

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 15/08/2006 - 21:34
Active Christchurch Walk Programme
Some helpful advice - Web page
It's a good idea to talk to your doctor if you suffer from any medical condition or have health worries before beginning to walk. Start slowly as you would with any exercise programme and increase the level and distance once you feel comfortable. Remember to walk slowly for five minutes to warm up.
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Habitual walking and its correlation to better physical function

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 15/08/2006 - 03:10
Habitual walking and its correlation to better physical function: implications for prevention of physical disability in older persons - Web page
The objective of this paper was to determine the association between participation in habitual physical activity (including walking, shopping, and indoor and outdoor activities) and l
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Effect of brisk walking in 1 or 2 daily bouts

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 14/08/2006 - 22:56
a randomized, controlled trial
Abstract - Effect of brisk walking etc - Web page
Menopause may induce a phase of rapid decreases in bone mineral density, aerobic fitness, muscle strength, and balance, especially in sedentary women.
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Promoting a healthy you: walking activity log form

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 09/08/2006 - 03:18
Promoting a healthy you: walking activity log - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
A one-page form for keeping a walking activity log
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University of Oregon
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Auckland City Volcanoes Challenge

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 24/07/2006 - 01:01
Auckland City Volcanoes Challenge - Web page
Auckland City is sponsoring the Auckland City Volcanoes Challenge 2006, a unique inner city navigation event where competitors run to and up Auckland\'s volcanoes, in any order that they choose.
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