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A LOCAL walking group has started weekly sessions at Lake Esmond.<\/p>\n

Organised by Heart Foundation Walking, the aim of the group is to get people up and about more often to protect their cardiac health while also keeping social.<\/p>\n

The organisation has the largest network of walking groups Australia-wide.<\/p>\n

Group member Cris Yates said she was inspired to join after her doctor said she needed to walk daily to help her heart condition.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter I\u2019d been through rehab, I found out about heartbeat walking and I\u2019ve been a regular member with the group ever since,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s peer support, not all members of the group have heart conditions but many of them do, and you develop friendships in the group.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve always been a fairly active person but I\u2019ve been told I need to walk every day so it gives me days in the week when I know I can join that group and do a decent walk.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Ballarat group have four weekly walks in total at different locations including at Lake Esmond where the walk is held on Wednesdays at 10am, and members can choose from a 1.8 or 3.6-kilometre distances.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s about people and enjoying their company, it\u2019s a very supportive and likeable group of people.\u201d Ms Yates said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWalking is excellent for your health, and you get the benefits of having a chat with nice people, fresh air and sunshine.\u201d<\/p>\n

To join email barry@heartbeatvictoria.com.au<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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