Walking Confidence Masterclass
Walk. The Talk.
The 5 most important things you should do to walk well and reduce your risk of falling — distilled from Alan Johns' popular workshop.
"I'm here to help you need me less, not more. If that puts me out of business, I'll take up the banjo full-time."
Explore Topics
Overview
Why exercise matters and understanding fall risk.
- Why Exercise?
- Why Falls Matter
The 5 Keys
Five memorable, practical things you can work on every day.
- 1. Look Up
- 2. Toes Up
- 3. Arms Up
- 4. Speed Up
- 5. Stay Up
Strength & Tests
Self-assessment tests and building strength at any age.
- Self-Assessment
- Gluteal Exercises
- Milo's Secret
Body Care
Feet, nutrition, bones, and circulation.
- Feet & Footwear
- Nutrition
- Bone Density
- Ankle Pumps
- Standing Habits
Daily Life
Integrating movement into your daily routine.
- Blue Zones
- Getting Off the Floor
- Your Exercise Plan
Research
Studies and evidence behind the recommendations.
- Research & Links
About This Masterclass
Alan presents the "Walk. The Talk." workshop to community groups across the Hunter region. It's practical, fun, and packed with evidence-based advice that you can start using immediately.
Each attendee receives $20 worth of exercise gear to take home, morning tea, and a summary handout of all the key exercises and benchmarks.
Walking is Medicine
A drug that improved all these things will never exist. Doctors should prescribe walking.
34,000 people over 14 years: faster walkers live longer. Improving gait speed reduces mortality at any age.
Ready to walk the talk?
Join Alan's next workshop, or book an appointment to work on your specific goals.