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Walk Towards a Fitter, Healthier You!

The Brisk Walking Club (BWC) Survey 2005 was conducted recently to establish the physical and social benefits of brisk walking amongst residents. A sample size of 800 walkers responded to the survey.

The Respondents	The 800 respondents were made up of the following demographics: 73% Females 87% Chinese 48% Senior Citizens aged 55 years and above
Frequency and Duration of Walks	Just how often do residents brisk walk? 44% brisk walk more than 3 times a month 75% spend at least 30 to 45 minutes on each walk
Benefits of Brisk Walking	The majority of respondents agreed that brisk walking was beneficial to their health: 93% indicated that their health improved after joining the BWCs 56% successfully lost weight from brisk walking 59% felt more energetic 24% felt more relaxed
Pull Factors	Exercise is not the only reason why residents join Brisk Walking Clubs: 63% joined the BWC because they wanted to exercise 21% took it as an opportunity to make new friends
Peripheral Benefits	The level of bonding among family members and friends appears to be high: 31% brisk walked with family members 41% brisk walked with friends Our brisk walkers have proven to be self-motivated individuals. Only 16% felt that the gift redemption scheme was an important factor for their participation in BWCs.

Conclusion:
The overall reception to the North West CDC BWC programme has been encouraging. 99% of respondents has indicated a high level of satisfaction with the programme. And with the recent formation of the 100th Brisk Walking Club on 3 July 2005, residents can literally walk to more good times ahead!