Queenstown Lakes Alive is calling all inactive people of the Wakatipu to register for the Push Play Step ‘n’ Stride Challenge in the lead up to National Push Play Day on Friday, November 4.
With the support of Sport Southland, Queenstown Lakes Alive is offering 50 free stepometers to the first 50 people who sign up for the Push Play Step ‘n’ Stride Challenge, between October 3 and 7. When the free stepometers run out, there will be a $5 charge for each pedometer.
Participants can register at the Queenstown Lakes District Council, 10 Gorge Rd. They will receive a programme which starts off with a 2km walk and progresses to 5km over four weeks.
The Challenge will culminate with a 5km walk around the Queenstown waterfront and Gardens on Friday, November 4, starting at the Bathhouse at 12noon (allow approximately one hour). Spot prizes will be given out on the day.
“The idea is to encourage people to get more active – either as individuals or even within workplaces. Get out at lunchtimes and go for a walk and work towards being able to complete 5km within an hour – it’s definitely achievable following this four week programme,†Sport Central co-ordinator Bill Godsall says.
“Studies prove that workplace health and wellness initiatives promoting physical activity result in greater efficiency, higher performance, reduced absenteeism and enhanced motivation and innovation,†he says.
Queenstown Lakes Alive consists of Sport Central co-ordinator Bill Godsall, Queenstown Lakes District Council Special Projects Manager Lee Harris, Heart Foundation activity promotion adviser Nicola Mason, Public Health South Health Promotion Adviser Renee Bowman and Sport Southland Health & Activity Manager Paula Hedges.
Over the past few years, this group has been responsible for producing the Walk & Bike the Wakatipu brochure, organising a duathlon, working with local whanau on starting a waka ama club in Queenstown, a Bike to Work breakfast, Workplace Challenges and promotions around National Push Play day.
