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Join Lucie at Wareham Forest for a gentle and relaxing session of Yoga with Poles.No experience necessary and all postures are carried out standing. 

Great for improving your range of movement, strength and flexibility and improving your sense of wellness. At the end of the session we practise some mindfulness and breathing techniques which has been shown to help lift mood and reduce anxiety.  

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Walking along the canal and returning via the country lanes this longer circular walk has plenty for us to see.

Please remember that paths can be muddy in places at this time of year.

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  Improving functional fitness is key to every day activities.

These sessions deliver  exercises to improve mobility, strength, balance and coordination. Your overall fitness including your cardio output will improve, It is a whole body workout helping you feel more energised, Using smoveys will support your upper body and core strength and increase your heartrate.

As we work in a group everyone can work within their limits.  There will be plenty of opportunity to rest and all the exercises are differentiated to suit you. We use out poles to improve our core strength, balance and upper body range of movement.

Improving posture is key to improve the way you walk!! Wellness Functional fitness is just one of the Total Body WALX session  

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Do you want to find out more about our WALX poles and why we choose to use poles ?

Are you interested in joining a walking group with a difference?

Would you like to get more from a walk?

Come and join WALX Heart of The Shires and find out how using WALX Poles can answer these questions.

We are excited to welcome newcomers to WALX  and the use of poles to exercise the whole body while walking.

In this 90 mins session, your qualified instructor will help you understand your current level of fitness and empower you to use poles at the correct intensity in order to get the results you want.

At the end of this session you will have a full understanding of using poles correctly and will be at a level where you will be issued with the WALX  Freedom Passport. allowing you to join our walks and classes along with other WALX and Nordic Walking UK groups around the UK.

We can guide you towards the right walk or class to help you get started and advise you on choosing the right poles for you.

We're waiting to meet you.

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 Come and join WALX Dorset group for a wander around the majestic pines of Wareham Forest. 

A sociable pace to cater for a friendly walk - you can pace ahead if you want or you can cut the corners. A walk for those that need to get out for some fresh air, fitness and chat. 

Connect with nature and like-minded walkers - bring poles and dogs if they are wellbehaved. 

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A gentler, sociable walk at a pace suitable for those building their fitness levels and who prefer a more accommodating walking pace. Delivered in partnership with Three Rivers District Council, this walk is free for WD19 residents.

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A 3 mile gentle walk around the fields and lanes surrounding Bartestree and Lugwardine.

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This delightful walk takes the footpath west out of the village, crosses an old toll bridge, across fields and along a disused railway line, takes in the very picturesque old packhorse bridge, then back along bridleways and riverside footpath to Birstwith. At about 3.3 miles, the walk takes just over 90 minutes. 

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NOTE THIS IS NOT A WALK , THIS IS 'NORDIC STRENGTH',

a strength & conditioning session, designed to improve our overall body strength, core strength, mobility, flexibility and balance. The session comprises:- A short dynamic warm up to get us ready for the exercises to follow; A main section targetting key muscle groups to support and enhance our longer term Walking capabilities; and A controlled cool down, to enhance recovery. The session focuses on quality posture and range of motion. We will not be lifting any weights just working within our own capabilities and against gravity : )

Suitable for all ages and abilities. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a drink and an exercise mat.

 NOTE: There will need to be a minimum of 4 people attending for the session to take place. 

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These walks are a chance to use your Nordic Walking skills in the stunning surroundings of the New Forest and our beautiful coastline.