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A great class to work on your balance, agility and strength.

It is a lot of fun.

ONLINE CLASSES

For online classes you must ensure that you have a clear area to train (Approx 2m Square).

You must dress appropriately for the session.

You must ensure that your emergency contact details are up to date in your profile. 

You will need a mat for floor exercises, a tea towel for strength exercises and a place where you can do press ups such as a kitchen work surface.  If you have access to a fitness band that would be useful too.

If the class is billed as a Gymstick/Pro X Walker/Isobow owners class you MUST have these items.

INDOOR CLASSES 

Bring a mat and clothing suitable for indoor fitness.

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Free WALX of Wellbeing – Crayford Library Walk 

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WALX of Wellbeing are free walks led by qualified volunteer walk leaders, previously known as Walking for Health Walks these are a great way to get outdoors, enjoy the green spaces and make new friends. 

Please book your session prior to walking, don’t hesitate to get in touch or pop into the library if you need any help.

Meeting Day and Time: Wednesday 9.30am  

Meeting Point: Crayford Library, 176 Townhall Square, Crayford, DA1 4FN  

Parking and Buses: Free parking in Crayford Sainsbury’s Buses into Crayford are 96, 428, 492  

Toilet and Café: Yes  

Description of the walk: Meeting outside the main doors at Crayford Library, the walk will be one of 3 routes depending on the weather. Walks will include Hall Place, Dartford Heath or the River Cray. The walk may be muddy if the weather has been wet. Approximately 1.5 - 3 miles

No poles are required on the walk but you are welcome to use them if you prefer.

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OPEN YOGA WALX is for those new to yoga or those with some experience and interested in an outdoor practice. The class incorporatessimple flowing sequences to warm up the body as well as postures focusing on alignment, strength, balance and flexibility.

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Choose the pre-paid option and get 20% off - this walk costs £6

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

For those who have completed the Learn to Nordic walk/Power of Poles course, these action packed one hour walks are designed to help you to improve your fitness levels and gain FAST results!

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Join Karen for a Moderate Adventure Walk around the Hastoe & Tring Park area.

We believe that everyone should be able to enjoy the great outdoors. Poles or no poles!

Explore - woodland, hills and meadows, all part of these most enjoyable walks.

This walk is for those who can walk 5-6 km in an hour and is moderate pace. Please do get in touch if you wish to ascertain your suitability. 

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We start with a steep climb to the most spectacular view of the South Downs. We then loop our way around the fields and woodland areas. 

There might be cows on route depending on the grazing area on th day. 

This is a hilly walk but you can see for miles, which makes the climb worthwhile. 

The paths can be a little uneven, you need sturdy shoes. 

This walk will be between 90 and 120 minutes. 

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Join us for a chatty walk planned for anyone who wants to get outside in the fresh air with great company and simply enjoy a good walk. 

We have a lot of fun as we exercise in the fresh air. This is a very social session.

Results have included a reduction in blood pressure, improvements in breathing, better balance and a general feeling of wellbeing.

You do not have to have a passport to join wellbeing classes. Be good to yourself and book now!

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The exact route will be decided on the day, but a loop of between 4-6 miles, through ancient woodland and the Roman road, in a peaceful area of countryside with fab views & stunning bird life.

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Free WALX of Wellbeing - Bostall Heath (Gentle walks for Gentle Folks)

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WALX of Wellbeing are free walks led by qualified volunteer walk leaders, previously known as Walking for Health Walks these are a great way to get outdoors, enjoy the green spaces and make new friends. 

Please book your session prior to walking, don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need any help.

Meeting Day and Time: Wednesday 10.00am

Meeting Point: Bostall Heath Car Park, Longleigh Lane, SE2 0GB

Parking and Buses: Free parking (16-18 Cars) Bus route 99 and B11

Toilet and Cafe: Yes, there is a toilet - No café, please bring your own refreshments as there are benches to sit at and enjoy a get together after the walk.

Description of the Walk: From the car park the WALX Guide will take you through the beautiful ever-changing woodland. The walk can be muddy when wet and in the winter months, please be prepared with good footwear for this walk. Approximately 1.5-2 miles.

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The Power of the Poles induction will empower you to use poles at the correct intensity in order to obtain the fitness gains that you want.

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Join Emma for a Moderate Adventure Nordic Walk at Wolverton. 

ADVENTURE pace: 5 km/3 miles p/hr

TERRAIN: Grass land, fields, woodland paths with some gentle hills

DISTANCE: approx 5km

PLEASE READ FULL WALK DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS.

We are currently only loaning poles to new walkers for a few walks at the moment, in order for them to try before purchasing their own, so you will need your own poles going forward. This is more Covid hygenic for everyone.

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Ringwood forest walk.

Ebblake North carpark; just outside Verwood in the direction of Ringwood the car park is on the left.

Pedestrian and horse sign as you turn into carpark. (Not the industrial estate)

Nearest toilets Lidl or Ferretts green in Verwood.

Excellant cafe Aroma in Vicarage road, Verwood.

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(THIS WALK IS INCREDIBLY POPULAR.  IF YOU FIND IT IS FULL, PLS REMEMBER YOU CAN BOOK OUR MID WEEK MARRIOTT`S WAY 4 MILER OVER IN REEPHAM.)

 Stunning scenery, historical connections, gorgeous architecture, well manicured gardens, a sense of timelessness… and wide shady paths all across the estate to enjoy brisk Nordic Walking.  Plus a well deserved coffee and scone at the end in the Muddy Boots Cafe - what could be better?

This is a 4.5 mile brisk walk (average steady pace 3.5mph) suitable for all Gear 2-3 abilities as there are opportunities for those who want a challenge to get up to Gear 3  and add in extra distance if they choose!  It is a 75 - 90 minute walk on footpaths through fields and woodland through Blickling Hall Estate. 

£8 BUT INCLUDED IN UNLIMITED WALKS P/W + UNLIMITED ZOOMS £27 PER MONTH PACKAGE

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Choose the pre-paid option and get 20% off - this walk costs £6

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

The wellbeing walk is suitable for those who have completed the Power of Poles Introductory course/Learn to Nordic walk course and/or haven`t attended a class for a while.

This walk is also suitable for anyone coming back from an injury/illness or has medical conditions that prevent them from walking at a faster pace.

By regularly attending, you will be able to focus on increasing the intensity of your walking as fitness levels improve.

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Nordic Walking is an enhancement of ordinary walking – it makes something we can all do… twice as effective! 

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This session is for those walkers who need a slower paced walk due to specific ongoing health and mobility conditions. It is ideal if you are just starting out to getting fitter.

It is specifically for clients who are unable to attend workout walks due to the physical demand of those sessions. This sessions will cover different disciplines at a pace and level to suit you. These different disciplines will vary each week depending on attendees and will cover the following, cardio, balance, mobility, flexibility, endurance all to  improve mobility and balance.

During the session there are a number of opportunities to stop and rest if necessary.

The key to this session is enjoyment and to take safe exercise outside in our  lovely parks and Comyn   

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Join Mel for a Moderate Adventure Walk around the Dunstable Downs area.

Explore - woodland, hills and meadows, all part of these most enjoyable walks.

This walk is for those who can walk 5-6 km in an hour and is moderate pace. Please do get in touch if you wish to ascertain your suitability. Pole hire included

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ONLINE CLASSES

For online classes you must ensure that you have a clear area to train (Approx 2m Square).

You must dress appropriately for the session.

You must ensure that your emergency contact details are up to date in your profile. 

You will need a mat for floor exercises, a tea towel for strength exercises and a place where you can do press ups such as a kitchen work surface.  If you have access to a fitness band that would be useful too.

If the class is billed as a Gymstick/Pro X Walker/Isobow owners class you MUST have these items.

INDOOR CLASSES 

Bring a mat and clothing suitable for indoor fitness.

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Power of Poles 2 is the next level for improving technique with strapped poles.Length of session = 1.5 hrs.

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This is a discount session you can try out to see if you enjoy the class. It is a great opportunity to meet the members and hav a great outdoor workout. 

You do not need poles for this session. 

This session is for those who want to specifically tone their upper and lower body - these action packed 1-hour workout sessions include toning exercises. Everyone is encouraged to work at your own pace to push and achieve their fitness goals.

The sessions are designed to help you get the results you want. We include motivating drills and exercises into a fast paced fun workout whilst making the most of the great outdoors. We make the most of the environment, using benches, walls and the terrain to build resistance. For variety we sometimes use other equipment. 

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Join our Guided Nordic Walk around the ancient Forest. Walks are led by our team of experienced Forestry England Volunteers. Our walks are suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels, who have completed a NWUK Learn to Walk Course and are comfortable walking for the full 90 minutes.

All our walks will be conducted in line with government COVID guidelines, and we ask that you also comply with these.

If you are displaying any symptoms, please stay at home. All booked walks can be refunded.

If you experience any COVID-19 symptoms within days of a walk please contact us immediately.

Please book in advance online. Freedom Passport Holders only.

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With Nordic Walking at it heart this one hour session will gently build strength and stability.

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NEW for Wednesday Evenings - Join Emma for a Gentle paced Nordic Walk at Caldecotte Lake

A Gentle and safe way to walk yourself fitter! These walks use poles to improve general fitness and increase joint mobility (Pace approx 2-3 miles p/hr)

GENTLE pace: 4 km/2 miles p/hr

TERRAIN: Mostly flat tarmac or grass paths

DISTANCE: approx 4km

PLEASE READ FULL WALK DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS 

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Join Julia for an evening’s Nordic Walk around Allestree Park, enjoy 300 Acres of Parkland close to the city centre. 

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A sociable walk where you will get into your moderate training zone.  That is approx 6/10 on the rate of perceived exertion scale.

Check the title of the walk for more information.

Please support this new walk idea.

Ian 07939 175505

Malcolm 07855 268330

Janet -07790 128658

Carol - 07545 779474

Carolyn - 07773 352434

All our walks are inclusive and assistance dogs might be on a walk if required.