Nowon-gu Operates 'Baruge Geotgi Movement Class'

Operation of 'Baruge Geotgi Exercise Class' for Correct Posture, Walking, and Strength Training... Held on Tue, Thu, Sat from 10th to 19th in 5 Regional Spaces for Easy Access

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Nowon-gu (District Mayor Oh Seung-rok) is operating a correct walking exercise class in neighborhood parks and walking trails by region to promote healthy walking and exercise among residents.

Walking is a healthy daily habit that anyone can practice anytime and anywhere without special equipment, but incorrect posture can instead strain the ankles and knees or disrupt body balance.

Also, as local governments have recently expanded the installation of outdoor exercise equipment for residents, the number of users has increased, but many suffer physical strain due to improper usage.

The district aims to help residents develop healthy exercise habits by running programs where they can learn correct posture, proper walking, and correct use of exercise equipment.

Classes will be held from the 10th to the 19th of this month on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 12 PM to 3 PM.

Locations include five sites: Sanggye Neighborhood Park (Madeul) in each region, under Changdong Bridge along Jungnangcheon Stream (Sanggye), Danghyeoncheon Fountain in front of Seongseo University (Junggye), Hannae Neighborhood Park (Wolgye), and Gyeongchun Line Forest Trail Visitor Center Plaza (Hagye and Gongneung).

The program offers correct walking education at exactly 12 PM, 1 PM, and 2 PM. A walking instructor from the Korea Walking Federation teaches warm-up exercises, walking posture correction, walking methods for different conditions, and precautions.

After attending the walking education, participants can receive gait analysis, body composition measurement, and stress tests at experience booths installed at each location. Counselors provide personalized exercise diagnoses based on the test results. Finally, instructors affiliated with the Nowon-gu Bodybuilding Association teach how to use strength training equipment in the parks. Classes will not be held in rainy weather. Additionally, only the correct walking class is offered in the Danghyeoncheon section, so users should take note.

Participants will also receive small souvenirs. For more details, inquiries can be made to the district office’s Health Promotion Division.

Meanwhile, the district is striving to create a walking city, Nowon, by promoting daily walking among residents through events such as new sign-up promotions and challenges on the mobile app WalkOn. Last year, it operated a walking activist training course, producing 31 graduates who received walking activist ID cards and are currently active in walking clubs and other groups.

District Mayor Oh Seung-rok said, “As the COVID-19 pandemic prolongs, more people are complaining of physical and mental fatigue. I hope many will participate in the correct walking exercise class to learn proper walking and exercise and regain vitality.”

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