Learn to nordic walk - Moving Feet

Learn to nordic walk - winter 2012

Discover of the benefits of nordic walking

Find out how nordic walking can:

give you a low impact workout that uses 90% of your body's major muscles
help tone and strengthen your back, arms and legs
help you to lose or control your weight
improve co-ordination so you move more rhythmically
reduce tension in your shoulders and counteract stress
boost your energy levels and general well-being

It builds on your natural movement so you learn to walk as efficiently as possible. Forget gyms - nordic walking gives you the chance to enjoy exercise outdoors.

Who is it for

Nordic walking is done at three levels so you can choose the level that suits you best:

Health/easy - for those who are less fit or recovering from illness or injury
Fitness/moderate - for anyone of average fitness who would like to try nordic walking
Sports/fast - for those are fit and practise sport regularly

Winter introductory workshops are at fitness/moderate level.

Get started with nordic walking

Special introductory nordic walking workshops

Learn how to nordic walk in two 1.5 hour sessions - you'll learn the basics of nordic walking, practice your new skills, discover more advanced techniques and practice again so you can enjoy nordic walking efficiently and effectively.

To help you learn nordic walking we break the technique down into easy stages using a variety of exercises combined with practice on a walk through the park. The sessions also include essential warm up and cool down exercises. You will learn how to walk with poles using the correct technique to get the maximum health and fitness benefits.

You can then develop your Nordic walking to suit your personal goals whether it’s conditioning to maintain your fitness, help with weight loss and simply enjoy a new way of exercising outdoors.

Equipment

All sessions include use of high quality Exel or Leki nordic walking poles.

Class size

Minimum 4 - maximum 10 people.

Where & when

Hyde Park/Kensington Gardens - Saturday - 21 & 28 January 1200-1330

Richmond Park - Sunday - 22 & 29 January 1400-1530 CLOSED

NB More dates and locations will be added for 2012 - I also work as a cross country ski instructor/holiday leader so these will from June. Do contact us if you'd like to be emailed with the dates - it's helpful to know the location and timing [weekday, weekend or evening] that you're interested in.

Prices

Special introductory workshop [2 x 1.5 hours] £25.00 including use of equipment

Meeting places

As per our meeting places page.

Hyde Park day sessions - Marlborough Gate opposite Lancaster Gate tube

Richmond Park - by the map/noticeboard at Sheen Gate