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10,000 steps, how far is? What does it mean? What can it do for me?

For Health

Walking strengthens your heart, your bones and your muscles ... and it helps to control your weight.

For Wealth

Walking is free and will enrich your life in many ways.

For Happiness

Walking improves your mood and helps combat depression.For comfort: go for a walk in your local park or wood and discover how nature can reduce stress and calm your mind.

Health Benefits of Walking

• Reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke
• Lower blood pressure
• Reduce high cholesterol and improve blood lipid profile
• Reduce body fat
• Enhance mental well being
• Increase bone density, hence helping to prevent osteoporosis
• Reduce the risk of cancer of the colon
• Reduce the risk of non insulin dependant diabetes
• Help to control body weight
• Help osteoarthritis

Help flexibility and co-ordination hence reducing the risk of falls 10,000 steps is approximately 4 - 5 miles depending on your stride length.

Luckily here in Carcroft and Skellow we have Doncasters first Step-o-meter trail that links the two villages. The start and finish point is at the Bullcroft Memorial Hall and runs right through Carcroft to 5 Lane ends at Skellow and all the way back down Skellow road to the Bullcroft Memorial Hall.

There are specially designed markings on the pavement to guide you round the trail and maps are available free from Andy at Bullcroft Memorial Hall (01302 726633). The trail was launched on the 21st February where 80 Primary School children from both Carcroft and Skellow particpated and 50 other community members, some of whom walked the full trail.

Mr Dan entertainments provided a fun workshop for the children and Bullcroft Memorial Hall provided refreshments for all. A great day was had by all. Please feel free to contact me on the above for further information, Andy - Choosing Health Trainer / Development Worker

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