Walk Off Obesity : Walking to better health for everyone

No matter WHERE you are in the world, you can start a FREE walking group. It's fun, easy and one of the best things you will ever do.

Start A WOO Group

This site is growing & needs YOUR help! Launched November 2008 it is our goal to get the whole world walking. We need YOU to take the first step...

If you have a walking group,

please list it on our FORUM for free.

This site is 100% free to use.

Scroll down to learn how to

START A GROUP

in your area.

Please note as with any use of the internet, when meeting people online use precaution and good sense. This website accepts no liability for your safety, health or actions from using website. Use at your own risk.

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Start A Group

No matter WHERE you are in the world, we want you to START A WOO WALKING GROUP.

It's easy, it's free and it just might change your life forever. Follow the steps below and then make sure you send us your details so we can post them for FREE on our website to get you a lot of people in your group.

Step One

Decide where and when you want to have your group walk.

Daily, weekly, monthly or other.

Rain or shine walking

Indoor & outdoor walks

Age limits (are all ages welcome?)

Step Two

Name your group.

This could be a geographical name or something that is close to your heart. Get creative & have fun!

The name will be listed on the FORUM and will help people identify your group..

Step Three

Postabout it on our FREE FORUM!

We will help you get the word out.

You can also scroll down for tips & ideas of getting your group going in a very positive way. Step out of your comfort zone and get proactive in changing your life forever.

POST the details in our FREE FORUM.

Include the following in your post (feel free to cut & paste):

*Your first name
*City, state, location of where your group will meet
*Frequency of your walks
*Ages of your group members (ie: kids welcome with adults)
*Your email address (This will be displayed on our website for people to contact you directly. We recommend getting a free email account just for this with Yahoo! mail or one of the many other free email sources.)
*All the details about your group that you would like listed. There are no word limits and you can feel free to post pictures, videos and more..
*The NAME OF YOUR GROUP.

POST ALL THE DETAILS : Our fantastic FORUM is updated automatically!

Do's

Make posters about your group & hang them at libraries, local gyms, grocery stores and every public place you can get them. >Sample poster

Include your family and friends. Ask your neighbors to join your group for a walk. Co-workers at lunchtime are a ready-made group.

Post your group details and information on every internet bulletin board you can think of for your area. Think safety and never post your phone number or address. Use your email address to make contact with others.

Visit your local animal shelter & take a dog for a walk if they need volunteers. You will do the four-legged friends a favor as well as have great company while you get YOUR exercise.

Have parties, picnics, pot-luck suppers, recipe exchanges and anything creative and fun you can think of with your group.

Listen to what the people in your group are saying. The best way to become friends is to keep your ears open and keep it all positive! If your group members are giving your feedback, listen and take it onboard.

Contact your local press. Try your local radio station, newspaper and even television station to get the word out that you are changing the world one step at a time.

Have fun! Above everything else, your group should be all about the fun. Walking is an exhilirating experience and think of all the fun you will have passing on such great things.

Email us with details on what is happening in YOUR group. They just might be featured on our website.

Dont's

Don't expect this to happen without a bit of work. Your group is counting on YOU to be a team leader and help keep things organized. It is work, unpaid, but will be the best job you ever have..

Don't get discouraged if you don't get loads of people overnight. We all know that good things come to those who wait and work. Spread the work out in your group, share the work, contact us and we will help all we can with ideas, suggestions and free posting on our website.

Don't charge for your walks. Our website is 100% free and we want all our walks to be 100% free too! This rule does not include any special events you might have to cover the cost of hall rentals, food, etc. Work this out amongst your group but PLEASE never charge anyone for walking in your group.

Don't cancel without notice. If you are going away, are sick or something comes up, make sure that you contact the people in your group to let them know. Let your group know that you will EMAIL them if there is ever a cancellation. Your group should also have a PLAN B in case someone doesn't show up. The WALK must go on!

IDEAS

Do you have any ideas for organizing, getting new members and other tips for our groups?

Email us your ideas and we will share them on the website. We want EVERYONE to benefit from great ideas and the wonderful joy of walking.

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