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From Ayot St Peter to Ayot St Lawrence, home of George Bernard Shaw. Across open countryside and farmland and part of the Ayot Greenway. This is a moderate paced walk covering approximately 6 miles.

Join our Explorer WALX at local countryside parks and nature reserves around St Albans. Visit some of Hertfordshire's beautiful countryside, on varied terrain, these walks are ideal for anyone who wants to improve their fitness and enjoy the social side of walking.

If you feel unwell between the time of booking the walk and attending please err on the side of caution and cancel.

From one hour WALX in your local country park to a half day in the hills.

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9.45am - 10.45am this Remembrance Sunday. You are welcome to continue after the walk to the cenotaph at St Lawrence's Church for the 11am remembrance. A classic Nordic WALX to raise your heart rate and enjoy being outdoors on a Sunday. This is a moderate intensity Nordic walk.

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A structured, sixty minute session, including strength & endurance exercises and balance challenges, held in the Studio of the Sports and Fitness Centre.

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Starting at Lawson Clump car park

This winding trail takes you through the forest and heathland where you can enjoy the scenic paths and keep an eye out for wildlife. Animals to look out for include Sika deer which were introduced to Britain in the 1850s, sand lizard, woodlark, and hobby.

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Choose the pre-paid option and get 20% off - this walk costs £7

Pay by monthly direct debit and this walk is included in the package

The one where the wellbeing AND workout walkers come together for a mixed pace walk.

The only criteria being, you must be able to hold a good comfortable pace for an hour. If you`re not sure if this class is suitable for you, then please get in touch.

The faster walkers will be expected to complete `extra loops`and/or walk back to the group in order to keep everyone together.

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A moderate-paced Sunday morning Total Body Walk for all abilities. The instructor will challenge faster walkers while supporting those who require a slightly gentler pace. New to Nordic walking? Get in touch to try Total Body Walking... the new Nordic walking!

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   Come and join our WALX classes. To get the most from using poles in our WALX sessions, the Power of Poles is an excellent starting point. Poles are provided.

We are excited to welcome newcomers to the use of poles to exercise the whole body whilst walking. Using poles will engage your core, improve posture and  take the weight off lower body joints. It enables you to exercise outdoors  which is great for your mental health as well.

Find out how to use the ergonomic total body waking fitness walking poles to achieve the results YOU want. This session will help you select the right kind of poles and use them for health, fitness, fun, rehab,  or challenges. Poles are provided.

The POWER of POLES Induction is totally unique in that it explores the use of both the  ergonomic  totsal  Body walking poles  and Nordic walking poles to aid the user gain the best technique and results! Taught over 2 sessions of 1.5 hours duration, the second being optional, the session starts with the ergonomic fitness walking poles devised by WALX and FIZAN

This enables you to feel  greater core engagement and master the  elements that provide propulsion,   increased exercise benefits and make you feel lighter on our feet.

Once you have mastered these essential basics you get to explore the traditional Nordic walking straps and movements.  The second session of the Power of Poles is optional and  will be listed separately  at a convenient date for you.

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Come and try Nordic Walking and learn about the benefits. It is far more than just walking with poles! 

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This 90 minute course will introduce you to the wonderful world of Nordic walking – a very sociable way to get fit, and stay fit, in our beautiful surroundings.  The course includes the use of both strapless Nordic walking poles - which will be used predominantly for ease of learning - and strapped poles, and covers the basics to enable you to get going effectively, and immediately (poles provided). 

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Monday Motivator  - These WALX make every step count! Total Body walking™ is a unique mix of drills and strength exercises for our Monday workout.