By Gill Stewart at
Want to understand more about using poles for walking, hiking, nordic walking and rehabilitation? Our Instructors around the UK deliver the POWER of POLES a 90 minute NEW way to learn Fitness and Nordic walking. Using ergonomic poles to help the beginner to master the key movements which engage the core and upper body effectively. They then work with every individual to help them achieve their personal goals, select the right poles and be signposted into regular classes where they can build on their practice. Many beginners will go on to take the Power of poles part two module where they learn more advanced poling skills too.
This Kinesthetic teaching method devised by Martin Christie* and Gill Stewart* is centered around the current fitness and mobility of every beginner. The focus is on how and what they can feel when using the poles plus what they want to use them for longer term. Encouraging them to gain lightness on their feet, engagement of the core muscles and a natural but effective stride.
Using specific poles designed for a natural but effective whole body action and fast learning curve, the results are impressive and noticeable in weeks!
If you are a complete beginner you can search for the Power of Poles course HERE but don’t despair if there is not a group near you, as this amazing courses is NOW AVAILABLE ON LINE too – see below.
WHY LEARN HOW TO USE WALKING POLES?
You probably wouldn’t need to learn how to use trekking poles for support when walking but if you want to get RESULTS from every step you take then you will need the RIGHT poles and the RIGHT tuition. So many people tap along with one or two poles thinking they are gaining benefits – but they are simply walking with their hands full!
Total Body Walking is the new way to ‘Nordic Walk’ – less about technique, more about natural movement and RESULTS.
HERE ARE THE BENEFITS :-
How to get started. If you want to learn with your local group pop your postcode into the walk finder above and search for POWER OF POLES. You can search by group and get in touch with them too. Poles will be provided
If you can not find a group why not Learn online with the course creators? This NEW interactive module is simple to follow with videos, audiofiles and plenty of tips and advice. You can work through and practice at your OWN PACE and at A TIME TO SUIT YOU.
5 chapters to help you prepare your body, adjust and hold the poles correctly, master the basic movements, use poles on hills, increase speed and keep improving. The course uses the latest WALX poles to help you get going straight away with a comfortable natural WHOLE BODY movement.
The course is suitable for all levels so whether you want to relieve aching hips and knees, get your daily walking workout or train for a walking challenge. You will be delighted with the RESULTS.
You will of course need poles for the course so we provide a pair of WALX poles and the course for only £99 Click HERE TO GET STARTED. Simply sign up and we will send the poles out the next day!
(If you already have WALX poles but want to learn more call us on 0333 1234 540 or e mail education@walx.co.uk for a reduced price course without poles.)
ABOUT THE POLES
WALX poles have a unique British designed handle which is set on the shaft at a 15 degree angle – an innovation form our Partners Fizan in Italy. This means your wrist is not compromised, it’s easier to get the pole angle right and that in turn engages the upper body and core effectively. They are designed to make you feel relaxed, natural and energised with a flowing movement which is deceptively effective!
Just a bit about us….
*Martin Christie brought Nordic Walking to the UK in 2004 and has trained thousands of Instructors, Physiotherapists and Individuals of all levels since.
* Gill Stewart is the Author of the Complete Guide to Nordic walking and creator of the NWUK and WALX branded programmes.