Nordic Walking Classes

Nordic Walking was originally a summer training regime for cross-country skiers. It's is a form of physical activity, where regular, natural walking is enhanced by the addition of the active use of a pair of specially designed Nordic Walking poles. Studies in Europe and the United States have proved the following health benefits:

• activates 90% of the body's muscles
• gives an average of 20-25 % greater cardio fitness effect than regular walking
• burns up to 46% more calories compared to regular walking without poles
• decreases the weight load and impact on the joints of the lower body
• strengthens as well as tones the upper back and shoulders
• increases the lateral mobility of the spine significantly
• induces a lower perceived feeling of exertion than like aerobic activities
• releases pain and muscle tension in the neck and shoulders
• promotes an upright and balanced walking posture

Nordic walking also has many other great benefits:

• has a technique that is simple and easy to learn
• is a fitness activity for all seasons so can be done all year round
• requires minimal and inexpensive equipment
• can be very social – it is an ideal form of exercise to do with buddies or in groups
• can be done on a diverse range of surfaces and terrains – sand, gravel, grass or asphalt, flat or undulating land
• is an activity for life – can be done from the age of 10 to 100

Private Session: to teach you the correct Nordic Walking technique.