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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.

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 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 or challenges. Poles are provided. If this Sunday does not suit, please contact me on 07803 037 332 

The POWER of POLES Induction is totally unique in that it explores the use of both strapless 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 strapless moulded handle 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 learn how to turn walking into a total body exercise with poles. Get more from walking in your own time or join our regular Nordic WALX classes. We will loan you poles so you just need to come dressed to enjoy the weather and the beautiful heath. If you have any questions, don't hesitate get in touch - just click on Contact above for mobile phone and email details.

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This will be a leisurely walk around the country park with coffee and cake (if they have some left but positive thinking they will :-)) They have very good paths here and spectacular views across the Poole Harbour Bay with lots of different birds to try and spot as we go round.

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Yoga WALX is a gentle walk that incorporates balance work, flexibility and strength exercises and maybe a bit of relaxation too.

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This one hour walk will follow part of the Nar Valley Way and enable us to enjoy some of the great countryside views.  We will then loop back towards the village and end our walk by following some of the lokes before reaching the Castle.  It will be at a reasonable pace with the chance build your fitness.

This Explorer WALX session is open to walkers who do not wish, or are not able, to use poles.  This session is suited to those who are looking to improve their fitness and can walk at a minimum pace of 3 mph. 

It’s essential to register and book online in advance. 

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Sign up for our June STEP CHALLENGE and raise funds for the local branch of our NSPCC.

Every childhood is worth fighting for!

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These walks are a great opportunity to exercise and meet and chat to other walkers. They are of moderate pace with the opportunity should you wish to push yourself a little further. You will walk with a qualified walk leader or master. These walks start at different locations to give you the enjoyment of walking in the surrounding countryside of your local area.

These walks are often lead  by qualified walk leaders and can be from an hour to 3 hours long. It is a moderate  paced walk with a few stops. An hours social walk naturally tends to be  at a quicker pace than the 90+ minutes.

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For the Home Weights workout with Denise, all you need is something you can hold in your hands to use as an added resistance. It could be a set of weights or dumb-bells or, alternatively, you could use washing softener bottles or plastic milk bottles filled with water. You could use wet towels in a plastic bag or bags of potatoes (anything you can hold in each hand). The "WALX HQ Presents ..." sessions are delivered online from WALX & Nordic Walking UK head office, helping you stay active and mobile from home. All sessions are FREE for those on a monthly payment package with their local instructor.

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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.

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These fun WALX make every step count. Total Body walking™ is a unique mix of drills with strength and balance exercises

Our unique WALX sessions need to be experienced

Total Body WALX sessions provide the opportunity to feel for yourself just how powerful walking based exercise can be when it is at the right level for you. You will be introduced to other ways to improve balance and flexibility and to boost strength, help with weight loss and make walking WORK for you

Many members prefer to walk with poles as they find it is more effective than walking without. When poles are used, you are able to engage the upper body, core muscles, improve posture and burn more calories

Learn how to WALK WELL by harnessing the power of good posture, core muscles and the perfect stride. Experience how PACE and HILLS can be empowering and how working on balance, flexibility and strength can make walking twice as effective, whatever you are aiming to achieve

Please bring along a small rucksack with your drink and any medication you may need

We meet at the far end of the Horseshoe Clump car park

There are no parking fees or facilities

What 3 Words:  ///pens.fired.humble

Location Notes Esher Common is a Nature Reserve and is part of South West Surrey`s 890 acre Site of Special Scientific Interest

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These WALX make every step count! Total Body walking™ is a unique mix of drills, strength exercises, the use of nordic walking poles and other innovative fitness walking kit to help target the upper body too. Delivered by our fully qualified Instructors who will plan WALX that work on all aspects of fitness and make the most of being Outdoors!

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Our quintessential Best Start to the Week Walk is exactly as described - sets you up for your week and sets intentions on a Monday morning.

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Our Zoom classes are designed to get you up and moving each morning. Each session includes mobility, balance, strength, aerobic exercise and flexibility. All done within 30 minutes! Options are given so everyone moves to their own ability.

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A walk to stretch our legs in the local woodlands and enjoy the calm of the countryside.

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This is a delightful and gentle scenic walk through Thorncombe Woods.

Suitable for all abilites with or without poles.

There is a wealth of wildlife – including resident Dartmoor ponies- and a varied range of mature trees and open scrubland from which, high up, there are magnificent views of the surrounding countryside with the Purbeck Hill’s in the distance. A walk not to be missed!

We will meet in car park, there is a charge of £1 per hour, to use the car park.

Throughout the walk we will be observing the social distancing as best as possible at all times.

Please note that there are no toilet facilities at this time.

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These walks are a chance to use your Nordic Walking skills in the stunning surroundings of the New Forest and our beautiful coastline.

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Our Virtual WALX are online, helping you stay active and mobile from home. Join us to get moving, raise your heart rate and improve your balance and strength. These sessions are designed to fit easily into your day so there`s no excuse to get up and going – come and join us.

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This is a Gear 2 walk of less than 4 miles. There are a couple of different options according to the ground conditions. Although a shortish walk, there are some steep ramps to improve your cardio fitness. The walk varies between grass on lovely old turf and hard tracks. This walk compliments the other weekly Gear 2 walks, which are longer but have gentler inclines, both designed to help you improve your personal fitness.

Gear 2 - A faster pace gained through technique. There will be less recovery time.

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These WALX make every step count! Total Body walking™ is a unique mix of drills and strength exercises.

We explore the forest trails in Delamere Forest and  coverig 4-5km (2.5 - 3 miles) in the hour.

Car parking Fees apply in Forest Centre, Tree tops carpark, Old Pale, Whitefield carpark or become a member of Delamere Forest for an anual  fee of £72.00

Please feel free to bring a friend. Friends are entitled to one free walk and should book on using the code WELCOME1 

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 Please bring a drink and any medication you may need , your mobole phone in a small rucsac.

WALX sessions need to be experienced and not simply described so our WAlx Factor lessons give you the chance to see for yourself just how powerful walking based exercise can be when its at the right level for you.

Come along and give WALX a go - Your qualified instructor will guide you through how to get the MOST out of every step you take. Great for beginners and experienced WALXers alike.

For the purpoe of booking,i f you taking part in the Bring a Friend , you should  book this walk  and wnter WELCOME1

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Mondays start with a blast! A fun but challenging session of walking and exercises to get those pulses racing and work up a sweat.

This walk will be at a VERY brisk pace including some good hills for exertion. Please bring paws. 

3 miles LONG +

£8.50 BUT INCLUDED IN UNLIMITED WALKS P/W + UNLIMITED ZOOMS £28 PER MONTH PACKAGE

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Monday walks are friendly sessions ending with coffee.  We tend to have a couple of walk leaders so we might break into different groups. Long cuts for the keenos.

This week we are celebrating a special birthday I do hope you can join us for brunch afterwards.

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Duration – 1 ½ hours, walk grade - 3.  Not everyone walks at the same pace!  The Regular Walk is a social way to get fit and stay fit.  It`s aimed at moderate paced walkers and above.  After a warm up we will set off together and those that wish to walk fast can go ahead and at certain points we will gather together.  This is achieved by those walking ahead will, at certain points or times, double back to the rear of the group or remaining at a pre-determined rendezvous point and practicing drills or other gentle exercises to keep warm and active.

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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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Elevate your energy with this faster-paced pole walking session! Focused on speed and technique, this walk includes inclines and intervals. Gain confidence, boost endurance, and prepare for more ambitious adventures in the hills—all while adding a little extra spring to your step.

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We warmly invite you to join us for a walk in celebration of Hilary Keenlyside. This will be a special opportunity to pay tribute to Hilary, share cherished memories, and honor the incredible woman she was in a positive and uplifting setting.

Hilary had a deep love for West Wittering, especially the bacon sandwiches from the café. In her memory, the café has kindly agreed to cater for us. There will be a small charge per person for the sandwiches, but the walk itself is free.

We hope you can join us. Please feel free to invite others who may wish to attend, but do let us know in advance so we can confirm numbers.