WALKING HOLIDAYS FOR THE OVER 50′S

Posted on 26. Jul, 2010 by Homes Etc in Articles, Health, beauty and Fitness

Fact: we live in an ageing population. By now, we know that the key to a long and fruitful life is helped by maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle. Health professionals agree that walking regularly, however little, all helps make a difference to our overall health. Startingly, 1 in 3 women and one in 12 over the age of 50 suffer from osteoporosis, a weakening of the bones that make them more likely to fracture. Osteoarthritis also affects around 8 million people in the UK over the age of 40. Walking is known to reduce the likelihood of developing these painful conditions.

Specialist tour operator and winner of the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Award 2009 (Best in a Mountain Environment), Upland Escapes offer independent walking holidays that tick all the boxes for active travel for the over 50’s. If you are looking to step up your activity, even whilst on holiday, this is the perfect way to achieve your goals.

Upland Escapes continue to pledge their commitment to Responsible Tourism, which means that they only choose areas which are relatively undeveloped for tourism where their contributions to the local economy are essential. A percentage of their profits are also ploughed back into the communities they visit enabling them to restore footpaths or put fresh flowers in the village shrines, and all carbon emissions from all aspects of their holidays are offset. Walking is also the form of travel with the lowest environmental impact, but maximum impact for personal health and wellbeing. For more information, visit www.uplandescapes.com.