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If you want to walk with poles for rehabilitation, wellness or fitness, you have come to to the right place! Our groups will teach you how to use poles in order to get the results YOU want and if you cant find a group near you - we can help you on line too.
Power of Poles Induction Course
Find out how to use fitness walking poles to achieve the results YOU want. This course will help you understand how to select the right kind of poles and use them for health, fitness, fun or challenges. An initial 90 minute session ( or less if you are not up to that) tailored to your needs with an optional follow on session and support within the weekly walks. Make sure you master the correct movement and techniques from the start and progress as your fitness improves.
Power of Poles Session Two
For those who have completed the Power of Poles intro course and want to explore how to get more out of using either strapless or Nordic style strapped poles with drills and advanced technique tuition. Your Instructor will help you gain a more comprehensive understanding of poles and how to maximise them for everything from fitness walking to running. This session involves plenty of practice, fault correction and personal guidance in order to leave you with a great understanding of using poles for progression, fitness and results.
Regular Nordic walking
All walks group offer regular themed and experiential walks for all levels which you can join with your poles. Some groups also offer a few walks for polers only and you may need to prove you have mastered the poles if it asks for a freedom passport when you try to book - thats to make sure you are comfortable with the pace and the leader knows that you can use poles correctly.
Total body walking Fitness
Total body walking for fitness is great one hour session which can be enjoyed with nordic walking or total body walking poles - they include drills where the poles are used to work on cardiovascular fitness, strength and stride. Using the WALX pace system and fun drills your Instructor will make sure you get a full pole walking workout.
Total body walking - Wellness
Gentle walking sessions for those who want to master pole walking for balance, rehabilitation and health. Expert tuition that will help you to use poles effectively whether you have a medical condition, restricted movement or just feel unfit and in need of a reboot.
The Benefits of Nordic Walking
Total body walking or 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. Physical Benefits
- Tones the upper and lower body at the same time
- Uses 90% of the skeletal muscles
- Burns up to 46% more calories than ordinary walking
- Reduces the pressure on knees and joints
- Great for the Heart and Lungs
- Ideal for neck, shoulder and back problems
- Poles propel the walker along, making it easier to move faster then normal without feeling the effort.
- It is one of the most effective cross training techniques for athletes and sportspeople who require ultimate cardiovascular and endurance conditioning.
More Benefits on Nordic Walking
As we cover all types of pole walking, we can make it really work for you. WE will show you the right technique, the right poles and the right type of WALX for you to enjoy. It is brilliant because....
- It can be done anywhere – no need for hills, country paths or even snow!
- It appeals to all ages and fitness levels.
- No need to wear special exercise clothing
- It’s very sociable;participants can chat as they go!
- It is easy to learn and to keep up.
- It combines exercise with the nature which has been proven to boost mood.
