Where: Tallaght Stadium, Whitestown way, D24.

When: 9.30am -1.30pm on Tuesday September 26^th

This 3-hour workshop is organised by Get Ireland Walking in conjunction with Irish Heart Foundation involves practical sessions and presentations and has the main aims of;

• encouraging shedders to walk more and walk more often
• enabling men to get more health benefits from their walking

Participants will;

• Discover the health benefits of being physically active
• Learn about the National Physical Activity Guidelines and how they relate to walking
• Improve walking technique with practical advice on issues such as posture, arm movement and footwork
• Learn warm up exercises and warm down stretches
• Discover how to incorporate muscle strengthening and balance exercises into your walk
• Discuss suitable walking clothing and gear
• Be guided towards further walking resources and supports

It is advised to wear comfortable shoes and clothing for this workshop.

We encourage all shedders interested in attending this workshop to register with Get Ireland Walking (details below) before 13^th September as places are limited. You can phone, text, or email. If you leave a message I will be in touch to confirm receipt of your booking.