Walking
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Getting into walking
Walking may be one of the most accessible activities around, but if you haven’t been regularly active for a while it can still feel daunting to step out and give...
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Walking is not only a fantastic way to stay healthy – it also does wonders for your mental health and is a great way to explore this beautiful county and spend time with friends and family.
In Kent and Medway we are lucky to have some stunning walking trails and country parks, as well as many pretty towns and villages to explore on foot. Walking can also be enjoyed as part of your regular daily routine or as an alternative to using the car for short journeys, with even a 10-minute brisk walk each day helping to improve your physical and mental wellbeing. So get on your feet, and start enjoying the many benefits walking has to offer. Please seek medical advice if you’re unsure about exercising with an existing health condition.
Activities
Social classes with Age UK – Clarendon Hotel
Are you ready to get your groove on and mix things up with some new friends? Age UK is your go-to guru for fun-filled activities that’ll get you up and...
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Here Come the Girls – walk & run groups
HCTG’s walking and running groups are a fantastic way to get fit, run with friends, socialise and have fun!
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Walking Netball -Tonbridge & Larkfield
Walking netball is a slowed down version of netball. It is for anyone who wants to exercise in a relaxed, supportive, fun, friendly way. It’s for all abilities and every...
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Gravesend and Northfleet U3A
Are you ready to join the coolest club for the young at heart? Look no further than U3A! This community is the ultimate hangout spot for retirees, keeping your mind...
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Higham Wellbeing and Nordic Walks
Join a walk leader for a gentle walk around Higham or if you feel more energetic, come try our free Nordic Walking group. Join us for a low cost tea...
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Active 10 App and Walking Routes
Did you know that walking briskly for just 10 continuous minutes counts as exercise? Active 10 is part of the One You Kent programme, and encourages people to take brisk 10-minute walks every day
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Medway Towpath walking & cycling route
The Medway Towpath provides a long and peaceful stretch of riverside pathway, which is ideal for walking and cycling. The towpath can be cycled between Aylesford and Barming Bridge, with...
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Swap a journey for active travel
Kent Connected’s ambition is to improve your journeys in Kent. They are passionate about saving you time and money all the while helping to improve the environment and your health...
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Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest
There is so much to explore in this "wonderful world of trees", from walking and running routes to adrenaline pumping cycling tracks.
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Keeping Active during the Menopause
Menopause is a complex stage of life, and sustaining fitness and activity at this point is life changing when it comes to dealing with menopausal symptoms and overall wellbeing. Menopause...
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Find Your Way – Virtual Orienteering
Find Your Way is a collaboration between orienteering clubs and local community partnerships to get more people engaged and active in their local spaces through virtual orienteering activities.
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Walk and Talk Groups (Dartford)
The Walk and Talk groups across Dartford are organised by the One You Kent team, in partnership with Dartford Borough Council. These free weekly health walks are led by trained...
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Have Your Say – walking and cycling improvement.
Improving Walking & Cycling Routes between Istead Rise and Meopham.
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Walking Football at Meopham Leisure Centre
Walking football sessions at Meopham Leisure Centre.
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Shorne and Trosley October Halloween Events
Spook-tacular family friendly events at Shorne Woods and Trosley Country Parks.
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Wilder Wellbeing – Gentle Walking Group
A six-week Wilder Wellbeing programme for adults aged 55+ local to Gravesend.
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GOGA Dover: Wild with Wheels accessible walk
Join Wild with Wheels for a guided accessible interactive nature walk, especially suitable for people with disabilities and impairments.
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Mentally Fit Medway (Walk and Talk)
A friendly walk and talk group, meeting weekly at Rochester City Wall.
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Walking for Health with Sheppey Matters
Friendly, social walking groups for those who like to stride out or for those that enjoy a slower pace.
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Ramblers Wellbeing Walks at Fusion
Ramblers wellbeing walks with Fusion, Maidstone.
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Changing Pace – West Kent Mind
A sociable group that focuses on both mental and physical wellbeing, offering a mix of walking, jogging, and yoga sessions.
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Age UK Hythe, Lyminge & Ashford
Most people come to Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford for the companionship, fun and opportunity to take part in activities. All three centres have cafes serving refreshments, snacks and...
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Wellbeing Walk – Bedgebury Pinetum
Forestry England have teamed up with the Ramblers to provide Wellbeing Walks at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest.
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St Justus Church Wellbeing Walk and Cafe
St. Justus Church's Wellbeing Cafe is a community space with a specific wellbeing emphasis, meeting every Thursday from 2pm - 4pm.
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Inclusive Multi-sport Activities for Adults living with Dementia
Many delivery partners across Kent and Medway offer inclusive activities and are open to adults of all abilities, including adults living with dementia. Here are some that we know would...
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Maidstone parkrun and junior parkrun
We are now fortunate to have three Park Runs in the Borough! You can run, jog or walk, it is not a race. Enjoy socialising with others and benefit healthwise from the activity.
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Nordic walks in Tonbridge and Malling
FREE introductory Nordic Walking sessions delivered by Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council.
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Volunteering as a Walk Leader in Medway
Why become a Walk Leader? There are many benefits to becoming a volunteer walk leader within Medway. Here are some of them: Helping others: You will be helping others to stay...
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Sunflower Wellbeing Walks in Folkestone
Weekly one hour wellbeing guided walks in Folkestone. Free to attend to unwind for the weekend and to get active. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
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Walking Football Sessions (Ashford)
Come and join us every Monday and Wednesday for walking football, with tea and coffee available from the café afterwards. Open to everyone aged 50+. Come along, become more social...
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Walk 4 Wellbeing (Tonbridge and Malling)
Our free health walks are an enjoyable way to discover the beauty of your borough. Meet new people and improve your health. A volunteer walk leader will help you discover...
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Every Step Counts (Sevenoaks)
Every Step Counts is a free, low intensity, well-being walking group providing gentle paced walks lasting less than 45 minutes over flat, comfortable terrain. Walks and meeting points: Mondays: 11am...
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Christine and Tracy’s Walking Netball Story
Hear how Walking Netball has helped Christine and Tracy with their physical, mental and social wellbeing.
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Walk & Talk Sessions (Westgate)
Join Changing Minds Kent for a stroll or a roll (if you use wheels to get about) along Thanet's beautiful coastline and the surrounding areas with others who like to 'walk and talk'.
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Age is no barrier to improving your life
In 2001, I went to see my doctor, as I was constantly coming down with colds. I was originally told it was ‘normal’. I was also tired all the time,...
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Steps to Wellbeing – Otford Walk
Steps to Wellbeing walks last at least 45 minutes and generally explore wooded areas.
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Explore Medway (Family Walks)
For nature and walking Explore Medway is your guide to getting outside and experiencing the best of Medway’s award-winning green spaces, historic landmarks, outdoor activities and much more.. Give Explore...
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Green Flag Parks (Medway) and Places Kids Eat Free (or for £1) In School Holidays 2024
Eight greenspaces across Medway, have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme, each of Medway’s award-winning parks have something different to offer residents and visitors, from lakes, military history,...
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Betteshanger Country Park (Deal)
Betteshanger Country Park sits on the former colliery spoil heap and is an outstanding space for people to access and explore the outdoors. The 250-acre site is a centre for...
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Moderate-intensity Walks (Sevenoaks District)
You’re invited to join one of these regular walking groups. An opportunity to meet new people and discover new walks across the district. Knole Park (Sevenoaks) Walking Group One-hour circular...
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Walmer and Deal Seafront parkrun (Deal)
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you. Children under the age of eleven must be accompanied (within...
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White Cliffs Ramblers (Dover District)
We are a friendly welcoming group that helps and encourages everyone to enjoy walking. We also work to maintain and protect the paths and places we all love to walk....
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Just Beat It Cancer Rehabilitation Support Walking Group (HOO)
Join the ‘Just Beat It’ Cancer Rehabilitation Support Walking Group. Open to all abilities. When: Mondays (1st and 3rd week of the month) – start at 10am Where: Meet outside...
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Nordic Walking for Health Conditions (Medway)
Nordic Walking is a great workout for those with health conditions. It combines the simplicity of walking with core and upper body movement. It releases tension in your neck and...
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Parkinson’s Walking Football (Ashford)
Walking football is played at a much slower pace allowing many players who have loved the game throughout their lives to continue playing albeit at a gentler rate, and at...
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Parkinson’s/Health Condition Walking Football (Chatham)
Walking football is played at a much slower pace allowing many players who have loved the game throughout their lives to continue playing albeit at a gentler rate, and at...
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Walks & Exercises at St. Margaret’s Church (Rainham)
St Margaret’s Church in Rainham offer a number of activities and events for the local community to get active, socialise and improve health and wellbeing. OAP Exercise Class The OAP...
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Nordic Walking in Tunbridge Wells Borough
FREE introductory Nordic Walking sessions delivered by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. What is Nordic Walking? In Nordic Walking we use a pair specialized poles and a technique that harnesses the...
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Walk and Talk Sessions with wHoo Cares
wHoo Cares is a community interest company created to support individuals on the Hoo Peninsula. We know that everyone is unique and sometimes we all need a bit of extra...
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Medway Valley Wellbeing Walks
Medway Valley Countryside Partnership (MVCP) work with various organisations to promote, enhance and protect local wildlife and landscapes throughout the Medway catchment and in the boroughs of Maidstone and Tonbridge...
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Visit Medway Events and Summer Walking Trails
Free Event – Sticks and Stones Festival To keep updated click on link here: Creative Medway. Time: 11:00 – 17:00 Cost: Free Location: University of Greenwich campus It is a festival...
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Medway Parks with Green Flag Award
Medway has eight parks and green spaces that have attained the Green Flag award. The Green Flag Award recognises and rewards professionally managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark...
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Walking Netball Medway (King’s Rochester)
Walking Netball is supportive, community-focused and a good old laugh. It is a slower version of the game we all love, it is netball, but at a walking pace. There...
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Mental health matters – changing the conversation around getting active
It’s easy to say ‘becoming physically active will help your mental health and wellbeing’. What if just getting out of bed and motivating yourself to do anything is a struggle?...
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5k Your Way – Move Against Cancer
5k Your Way is a community-based initiative to encourage those living with and beyond cancer, families, friends, and those working in cancer services to walk, jog, run, cheer or volunteer...
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Trevor and John’s Wilder Wellbeing Story
Hear how Trevor and John feel the benefits of connecting with the natural word and making new friends to overcome anxiety and depression.
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Active 10 Walking Routes – Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells is a charming and historic town with plenty of beautiful attractions. Just a few minutes from the town centre the common provides the peace and quiet of extensive green space and woodland.
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Active 10 Walking Routes – Tonbridge
Tonbridge is a town full of history and character, with its castle and river setting. This Active 10 walking route takes advantage of these beautiful features.
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Active 10 Walking Routes – Maidstone
Maidstone has the benefit of having the beautiful River Medway right in its town centre, and it is there where this Active 10 walking route leads us.
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Active 10 Walking Routes – Canterbury
Canterbury city centre is full of history, with its narrow cobbled lanes and beautiful architecture. A stroll around the city centre can take in an array of interesting sites.
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Active 10 Walking Routes – Ashford
Ashford has a bustling town centre with pedestrianised lanes and a wealth of shops and leisure facilities. However, you don’t have to go far to enjoy some green space.
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Active 10 Walking Routes – Dartford
Dartford has a busy, vibrant town centre. Just a stone’s throw from the hustle and bustle of the centre, Central Park provides a calm getaway, a well-presented and maintained park.
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Active 10 Walking Routes – Margate
Margate is a vibrant seaside town, with its sandy beaches and numerous attractions. The seafront provides plenty of opportunities for relaxing walks, with its promenade, gardens and stunning views
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Active 10 Walking Routes – Dover
Dover is a bustling port town with plenty of history and the advantage of superb walking routes nearby along the famous White Cliffs.
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Active 10 Walking Routes – Folkestone
Folkestone is a lovely seaside town, with its beaches and harbour, and town centre with pedestrianised shopping streets. The seafront provides plenty of opportunities for a walk.
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Active 10 Walking Routes – Rochester
Historic Rochester lies on the banks of the River Medway and boasts a castle and cathedral, as well as a charming town centre with plenty of characterful buildings and independent shops.
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Active 10 Walking Routes – Chatham
Chatham is a vibrant Medway town, and is one of Kent and Medway’s most densely populated areas. There are plenty of green spaces dotted around the town and the surrounding Medway area to be explored.
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Active 10 Walking Routes – Gillingham
Gillingham is a busy and bustling Medway town, and is the second most populous town in Kent after Maidstone. There are plenty of green spaces dotted around the town and the surrounding Medway area, including Great Lines Heritage Park.
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Wellbeing Walks – Tunbridge Wells
The Ramblers Wellbeing Walks provide sociable walking groups throughout the borough of Tunbridge Wells.
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Medway Parks – One Mile Routes
One-mile routes across twenty-six parks to help encourage Medway residents to get active and take on a daily mile walk, jog or run in their nearest park.
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Sheppey Warriors Walking Football
Are you over 50 and looking to get fit, meet like minded people and have some fun?
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Margaret’s Nordic Walking Story
Hear how Nordic Walking has helped Margaret to be more active in her everyday life.
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Ham Street Woods stile free trail
A short 0.45 mile (0.7km) woodland walk. The path surface is compacted and reasonably smooth. There are climbs and descents for most of the route, and no rest areas. Hamstreet...
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Samphire Hoe stile free trail
Samphire Hoe Country Park is a beautiful strip of parkland and wildflower meadow – a nature reserve between towering cliffs and the English channel. The walk has two distinct one-mile...
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Dungeness RSPB Discovery trail
Explore the unique shingle landscape of Dungeness on this easy access walk which is suitable for both wheelchairs and pushchairs. Most of the walk comprises of hard flat pathways with...
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Shorne Woods Country Park stile free trail
This circular stile free walk travels through precious areas of Shorne Woods country park woodland and past important wildlife areas. The Furzy Leas Meadows at the start of the walk...
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Perry Wood stile free trails
Perry Wood is beautiful woodland managed by Swale Borough Council. Cyclists, horse riders and walkers will all enjoy a day out in the woods. Parking is available and the woods...
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Clowes Wood stile free trail
Clowe’s Wood is a pretty area of woodland within easy reach of Whitstable. The wood is managed by Forestry England and features a network of paths, which are ideal for...
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Dunorlan Park stile free trail
This short circular walk of 1.6 miles (2.6km) is on a tarmac surface around the ornamental lake in the beautiful Victorian Dunorlan Park. Café, toilets and summer boat hire are...
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Hemsted Forest stile free trail
This is a superb, accessible Wealden woodland route along generous paths. Hemsted Forest Country Park is very popular with cyclists and riders, as well as walkers and dog owners. Managed...
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White Horse Wood stile free trail
This walk is one of Explore Kent’s stile free routes. Stile free routes are suitable for a wide range of users including those in mobility scooters and families with younger...
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Wellbeing/Health Walks in Medway
Medway Health Walks and the newly formed Ramblers Wellbeing Walks in Medway believe that walking is the key to a happier and healthier lifestyle. Almost everyone can do it, no...
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Nordic Walking for ALL Walkers (Sheppey)
Sheppey's FREE Nordic Walking Sessions are now open to all walkers. We are passionate about walking, whether it's with or without poles, and we would love for you to join us!
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Being active with a disability or health condition
An everyday guide to being active for people living with an impairment or health condition.
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Blog articles about walking
Explore Kent – challenging countryside walks
Kent’s long-distance trails deliver wide horizons, stunning scenery, rich history and an exhilarating sense of freedom. Some of these routes can be attempted in one go for the experienced walker,...
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Explore Kent – stile free trails
Stile free trails are ideal for people with pushchairs, wheelchair users or for those who prefer flatter surfaces with no stiles or gates.
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Get fit for free – geocaching
Have you made a promise to yourself be more active? Lots of us join a gym and plan to get fit, but after a few months we lose interest. There...
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Move It Or Lose It Club
The Move It Or Lose It Club is for anyone who has been impacted by the coronavirus and may not be able (or feel safe) to participate in their usual...
Benefits of…solo exercises
Exercising alone or at home, gives you the flexibility to work out when you want, where you want. Exercising on your own takes a lot of personal strength and discipline...
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Get fit for free – outdoor gyms
Have you made a promise to yourself be more active? Lots of us join a gym and plan to get fit, but after a few months we lose interest. There...
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