Meetup Groups Meetup.com is a popular website for people who want to join a group. It allows you to find walking clubs in your area and see if your age, sex, and interests match. You can also start a club of your own, recruiting members, posting events, and joining in online chats.

How can I find a walking partner near me?

Join a walking club or mall walkers group to find potential partners. If your family and friends are resistant to walking, go to where people are already walking to find your partner. Recruit a partner online. Look for local Facebook or MeetUp.com groups for walking.

How do I set up a walking group?

The Basic StepsStep 1: IDENTIFY A LOCAL PARTNER. Call community-based organizations near you to see if they would be interested in joining forces to help you start a walking group. Step 2: CALLING ALL WALKERS Step 3: KICK IT OFF. Step 4: SET GOALS. Step 5: START WALKING. Step 6: CELEBRATE YOUR SUCCESS!

Do you need insurance to start a walking group?

Responsible organisations running walks should have their own civil liability insurance. We strongly recommend that you ask the other organisation about their own civil liability insurance before agreeing to lead a walk for them.

How do I start a senior walking program?

Try walking briskly at a 3 to 3.5-mph pace (walking a mile in 17-20 minutes), beginning with 10 minutes per day for the first three weeks. Slowly increase the time you walk by 5 minutes per week until you are able to walk 30 minutes per day, six days per week. If you are already in good shape, start at this level.

Can I take my dog on Ramblers walks?

The Ramblers position on dogs on walks is that . The decision on whether or not dogs (other than registered assistance dogs) are permitted on a Ramblers walk has been devolved to areas, then to groups and then to individual walk leaders themselves; and we encourage groups to periodically review their policy on dogs.

Can I lose belly fat by walking?

One of the most effective ways to reduce belly fat is to regularly take part in aerobic exercise, such as walking ( 19 , 20 ). In one small study, women with obesity who walked for 50–70 minutes three times per week for 12 weeks, on average, reduced their waist circumference and their body fat.

What is a good distance to walk everyday?

As far as recommendations go, the Centers or Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests adults engage in 2-1/2 hours of moderate activity every week. This would mean a walk of 7,000 or 8,000 steps a day or 3 to 4 miles.