Health Walk Leaders

Last Updated on Wednesday, 05 May 2010 11:30 Thursday, 25 March 2010 14:11

Wave Leisure Trust is a charitable organisation that provides leisure facilities across the Lewes District. The following vacancy will provide an interesting and rewarding opportunity to volunteer within the leisure industry. Full training will be provided.

Health Walk Leaders

A short walk (about 45 minutes) for all ages, led by our trained Heath Walk Leaders. Walks are short, safe and on level ground. If you are new to exercise, start slowly and build up gradually. Brisk is best but gentle strolling is a good start - you should be able to chat comfortably. Warm-up exercises are included to loosen up stiff muscles. A qualified first aider will be available during your walk.

Some of the benefits of Walking
• Walking 2 miles per day can reduce the risk of a heart attack by 25%
• Walking for one mile burns exactly as many calories as jogging for one mile - it just takes longer
• A brisk one-mile walk in 20 minutes burns around 100 calories - as much as swimming for 10 minutes, playing football for 12 minutes or doing aerobics for 16 minutes
• Exercise has been shown to improve self esteem, relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety, and give an overall sense of well being
• Enjoy the social interaction provided by our walks

To enquire or apply for this position please contact our HR & Training Manager, Nicola Nicholas on 01323 493063.