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Walking is a free, low impact way to exercise with no special equipment and you can set your own pace and distance.<\/p>\n

Walking is a free, low impact way to exercise with no special equipment and you can set your own pace and distance.(Image: WSH)<\/p>\n

If you have been thinking of what to do to improve your health and wellbeing look no further than a simple walk.<\/p>\n

And now is the perfect time to make a start as May is National Walking Month.<\/p>\n

Walking is a free, low impact way to exercise with no special equipment and you can set your own pace and distance.<\/p>\n

Councillor Robert Brown, the Chair of South Lanarkshire Council\u2019s Community and Enterprise Resources Committee, said: \u201cWalking is a great form of exercise that suits people of all ages, abilities and lifestyles.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe benefits of walking for health and wellbeing are extensive. It\u2019s good for heart and lungs, bones and muscles, strength and balance.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt also improves your mood, reduces stress and leads to better sleep. It is very sociable too: walking and talking at the same time go together very well.\u201d<\/p>\n

And to help you on your way, Get Walking Lanarkshire organises a programme of free health walks across Lanarkshire with planned weekly walks which are easy, last no longer than an hour and go at a gentle pace.<\/p>\n

The walks are suitable for all ages and abilities and are particularly suitable for people who are looking to become a bit more active.<\/p>\n

The walks are also very friendly with most groups going to a caf\u00e9 after the walk for a cuppa and a chat.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019d like to take part, please book for your first walk.<\/p>\n

More info is available on the council\u2019s Get Walking Lanarkshire page. The health walks programme can also be found on www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk\/getwalking<\/a><\/p>\n

And if you\u2019d like to help why not become a volunteer health walk leader? No previous experience is required, just a friendly nature and enthusiasm for walking.<\/p>\n

Free training will be provided. To enquire please email getwalkinglanarkshire@northlan.gov.uk or phone 07903 358424.<\/p>\n

Get Walking Lanarkshire is a partnership project between NHS Lanarkshire, North Lanarkshire Council and South Lanarkshire Council and Walking Scotland, which is the umbrella organisation for health walks in Scotland.<\/p>\n

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