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Nordic Walking 2008
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Day |
Venue |
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| Saturdays |
Kilton Forest |
09.45 am start |
| Tuesday Evening |
Will recommence Spring 2009 |
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After the success of our 2008 walking weekends more weekends will be arranged
for 2009. Click her for
details of the April 2009 Dales Weekend.
Anyone interested in becoming a Nordic Walker
please call or
e mail
What is Nordic Walking?
Originally developed in Finland, the activity was
seen as a method for
cross-country skiers to train during the off-season. They found that walking
with the help of special poles to assist the body was a perfect way to
stay in shape and also contributes towards improved balance and posture.
Today, Nordic Walking attracts all-comers from the less physically fit to the
fitness enthusiast. With the specially developed poles, Nordic Walking on
average can burn more than 40% more calories than normal walking.
Using your arms and legs through a greater range of motion than normal means
you are increasing calorie expenditure and can be described as a 'total body
workout’ Using this form of exercise is 90% of the body's skeletal muscles are
used, more than swimming, cycling and running.
More
about Nordic Walking Benefits
WeightWatchers
Bored with the gym? This might be the answer!
Our Suggested Nordic Walking Pathway.
- A Nordic
Walking Workshop is essential as an introduction to the correct Nordic
Walking Technique. The workshop will teach the technique up to the health
level.
Workshops
can be carried out on an individual basis or in groups of up to 20. Private
group workshops are available at special rates, depending on the size of the
group. See booking
fees for prices
- You can follow the workshop by booking onto
our six week (1 hour a week) fitness plan.
The six sessions will not only teach you further technique, up to the
fitness level, it will provide a good 'freshairobics' session.
- We organise weekends away for those who may be
interested in furthering their Nordic Walking and seeing some beautiful
countryside. The weekends can be tailored to suit the group.
- Finally we are able to organise some weeks
away in the Southern French Alps at 5* catered chalets, and or weeks
away in the Northern Foothills of the Pyrenees in gorgeous accommodation and
setting.
The choice would be all yours for a family or
group booking.
Nordic Walking Workshop
Next workshops 22nd April & 23rd April 2008.
To get the best benefit from Nordic Walking it is recommended
that you attend a 'Workshop' first.
Beginners
will be taught the technique on a flat, firm surface and additional workshops
will offer you the experience of Nordic Walking in woodland and over hilly
ground. Individual sessions are completely flexible and the client can select
their desired terrain.
Nordic Walking is suitable for
all age groups and abilities. People who have physical limitations find Nordic
Walking allows them to exercise at a higher intensity compared to other
activities. It also used by athletes to provide an alternative way of exercising
major muscle groups at a high intensity.
Nordic walking is a good
fitness preparation for cross country and alpine skiing.
It is possible to have
different abilities within the same group as people can walk at the same speed
and increase the intensity by working their arms harder.
Note:
As with any exercise, it is advisable that you consult your doctor before
taking part in a new exercise.
Our workshops are designed in a way to make learning the
Nordic Walking technique easy. A workshop session will usually take around 1
hour and costs £5.00 per person. The workshop can accept up to a maximum
of 10 persons so it is a good idea to book your session time ahead.
The details of our next workshops are below click on your preferred
venue
Workshop taster sessions can be booked by calling
us on 01909 500898
Block Sessions
Next Block session start on Tuesday 29th April
6.30-7.45pm
To get the best health and fitness benefits from Nordic
Walking we offer a block of 6 sessions over six weeks (usually 1 hour per week).
These block sessions cost £30.00 per person.
Enquire about these block sessions
at our workshop or e mail us at E
mail
Other
booking formats and fees.
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