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Main Instructor:

WALX Wessex

Walk Description:

Our Power of the Poles Session 2 is an optional course for those that have completed the Power of the Poles introductory course and now want to explore how to get more out of using the Nordic style strapped poles.

Over the 90 minute session we will review and refresh Gear 1 and 2 and then introduce more speed, pace and rythmn using Gear 3 and make sure that you are in the best postural position using more advanced Gear 4 techniques.

We will also work on our hill techniques both and up and down and enable you to either work harder and increase fitness but also use techniques which preserve stamina on longer hilly walks. 

We will explore what your goals are and introduce you to other techniques with poles such as running, skipping, leaping and bounding which we may use in our Total Body Walx to increase cardio output to improve overall fitness. These are optional steps.

And its a great location for a good walk too.

Course Suitablity:

- Those that have completed POP 1 AND have reached a good level of competence in Gears 1 & 2.

- a refresher course for those that have learned using our NWUK Learn to Nordic Walk course previously and now want to remind themselves of best technique for faster, fitter walking.

IF YOU ARE NOT SURE THAT THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR YOU PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH ASHLEY EITHER ON info@walxwessex.co.uk or 07540 784959

Location: It takes place at the car park above Manton and uses the hills and undulations around the Fyfield Downs area on a walk to hone your technique.

Intensity: Please note that this course will be fairly intensive with some inclines and fast paced walking.

You need to provide your own poles for this course. If you need to borrow poles or need advice or buying your own poles please email me or call me on above contacts.

Location Notes:

The car park (known as Gravel Hill car park on Google Maps) is found by turning right off the A4 on the Marlborough to Calne rd just after the Manton turn off - signposted Manton House and Hollow. Follow road for about a mile. The road turns sharply left and then turns to right. Just before the right hand turn is a BYWAY sign on the left - turn here and the car park is just to right behind the trees Please do not leave valuables in your car at this location.