# University of Talca health promotion initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/university-of-talca-health-promotion-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-10-03T14:57:19.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The University of Talca has implemented initiatives at its Lircay Campus to promote physical activity and healthy aging.

Initially, the university hosted an international workshop focused on Nordic walking. Experts noted that the practice activates over 90% of the body’s musculature and provides social benefits for older adults. 

Following this, the university inaugurated ‘UTalcamina’, a series of four walking paths ranging from 800 meters to 1.1 kilometers. These paths are accessible to both the university community and the public, featuring information totems regarding walking benefits and QR codes for identifying local flora. The project was led by students from the Nutrition and Dietetics and Medicine programs.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: University of Talca opens community walking paths at Campus Lircay

The University of Talca has opened ‘UTalcamina’, a network of four walking paths at Campus Lircay to promote healthy habits among students and the general public.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-talca-opens-community-walking-paths-at-campus-lircay

### 2026-09-08: University of Talca hosts workshop on Nordic walking for healthy aging

The University of Talca held an international workshop on Nordic walking to promote physical health and social engagement for older adults, noting its ability to activate 90% of body musculature.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-talca-hosts-workshop-on-nordic-walking-for-healthy-aging

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