2024 Walking to Wellness Challenge

The Kidney Wellness Hub is pleased to provide an expanded Walking to Wellness Challenge this year. Officially launching on World Kidney Day, you will be able to virtually meet one-to-one with a kinesiology student and receive your personalized plan plus, encouragement to get you on a regular walking schedule. Plus you can enhance your motivation by joining regular online Walking to Wellness Buddies or grow your social connections by establishing a regular Walking to Wellness Meet-up in your community. Come and celebrate your accomplishments with your community at your local Kidney Walk.

Introduction to Walking to Wellness Personalized Plan with Exercise Snacks

Saturdays, Noon - 1pm PST

Join us online to discover a supportive community and a personalized plan designed to seamlessly integrate a consistent walking routine into your daily life. During these Saturday sessions explore the concept of "Exercise Snacks" and their role in establishing a regular movement habit. Uncover the benefits of incorporating short movement sessions after each meal, with less sedentary blocks of time. You’ll exceed the recommended Canadian standards with less than 8 minutes per meal.

The initial part of the session will be in a group style where you will learn more about the importance of regular movement breaks, and the plan itself. Plus there will be a Q&A period for any general questions to be addressed.

For part two, you will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a Kinesiology student to receive your personalized plan to get you safely building more regular movement into your day and working towards the recommended daily standards. You can remain on the call to chat with your Walking to Wellness Buddies to share challenges and successes until your turn or book your appointment for another time that is convenient for you.

Everyone can reap the benefits of these “Exercise Snacks” whether starting with limited mobility, minimal movement or already moving a fair bit. Join these sessions and let’s elevate our wellness journey together!

If you can’t make Saturdays work for you email us at kidneywellnesshub@kidney.ca and we’ll see if we can’t get you set up with a time that will work for you.

Walking to Wellness In-Person Meet-Ups

If you’d like to establish or join a regular Walking to Wellness Meet-Up in your community we can support you with collateral materials and sharing via social media. For more information on this new initiative please email us at kidneywellnesshub@kidney.ca

• Richmond Mall Food Court 10 am - 1st Saturday of the month
  

Don’t forget to come out to celebrate your successes in person at your local Kidney Walk in your community. We are stronger than kidney disease.

Introduction to Walking to Wellness Registration - Personalized Plan
Saturdays | Noon - 1:00pm PST

Please pre-register for these complimentary sessions by reviewing the waiver and filling in your basic contact information in the form below. You may select from the March 23rd or April 4 date when registering. If you can’t make either of these dates work please contact us at kidneywellnesshub@kidney.ca so we can try to facilitate other arrangements with you.

WAVIER: The personal plan may involve diverse exercise activities, encompassing a range of physical demands. Although the programming is being led by kinesiology student(s) you agree that you are voluntarily accepting the risks of physical activity that may be particular to your individual health and fitness circumstances, and you agree that we will not be held liable for these risks or any injuries or damages arising therefrom. Further, we are unable to monitor your health status during the programming or call for medical attention on your behalf. By participating, you warrant that you are physically capable of performing the activities of the particular program and that you will cease the activities should you begin to feel unwell at any time. The information provided by the exercise program leaders is not intended to be medical advice or personal training. We recommend that each participant discuss their medical circumstances, and the programming, with their physician.

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