Why Walking?

Walking has many health benefits but the physical and mental health benefits of 'social group' walking cannot be overstated.  In summary, these could include:

• • •   Improved Cardiovascular Health 

    •   Increased Muscle Strength and Flexibility 

    •  Mental Health Benefits:

      • •   Reduced Stress and Anxiety 

        •   Improved Mood 

        •   Enhanced Cognitive Function 

        •   Social Connection 

        •   Increased Self-Confidence

    •   Boosted Immune System

    •   Weight Management

The physical aspects of walking are fairly obvious but the improvement to the mental health aspects cannot be emphasied enough through the 'social group' interaction.  Meeting new friends and finding out new things in an area you thought you knew quite well are all possible.  All of the walks try to find the nice green areas available in that walk that help to relax and recharge your batteries, as they say.  Even the Sunday walk from the Yarborough Hotel in central Grimsby finds the green spots which are where the photos were taken.