Nordic Walking

Nordic Walking is the fastest growing fitness activity in the world.

What is Nordic Walking?

Nordic walking uses poles in order to add two major benefits to walking:

• The use of poles means the upper body muscles are used as well as the legs.
• The poles help to propel the walker along - this means he/she works harder than usual yet the support given by the poles makes it feel easier!

Nordic Walking is a specific fitness technique and is not to be confused with trekking, hill walking or trail running as the poles are not planted in front of the walker/runner but in a specific way that increases the use of the upper body. It can be done by anybody, anywhere and does not require expensive equipment or clothing.

Nordic Walking is the fastest growing fitness activity in the world and is used by individuals, personal trainers, health clubs, physiotherapists, doctors and health promoters because it is highly effective, affordable and FUN! Nordic Walking is quite unique in that it provides benefits for everybody from those with medical problems to the super fit. Whatever age, fitness level or goal, - Nordic Walking is suitable, effective and enjoyable.

Nordic Walking Sessions

Instructor Jane Leary

• Faster Paced Fitness Walk: for those have attended sessions before and require more of a challenge from their walk.
  Tuesday’s from: 10:00am - 11:00am and 2:30pm - 3:30pm
• Slower Paced Health Walk: for those who are new to Nordic walking or who need to build up their fitness slowly.
  Tuesday’s from: 11:30am - 12:30pm
• Mixed Ability Walk:
  Saturday’s from: 10:00 - 11:00am

All sessions will be at Fairlands Valley Park, meeting outside Costellos Café.

Anyone who is new to Nordic walking will be required to fill out a short medical questionnaire before taking part.

Sessions are limited to 12 participants and therefore places must be booked in advance

Cost: £3.00 per session

To book your place please call Fairlands Valley Sailing Centre on 01438 353 241 or for more information on Nordic Walking please call Jane Leary on 07903 404225.

Please note that there is no storage facility for valuables at Fairlands therefore only essential items should be brought along. The centre or instructor cannot be responsible for any loss or damage to items left.

For more information about Nordic Walking or if you do not live in Stevenage and would like to find a class or instructor in your area please visit the UK Nordic Walking website: http://www.nordicwalking.co.uk/