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Come and try Nordic walking in the beautiful surroundings of Waterford Heath.

This 30 minute session will help you understand just how beneficial Nordic walking can be and how it is far more than just walking with poles! 

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  We are excited to welcome newcomers to the use of poles to exercise the whole body while 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 course 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 course starts with the strapless moulded handle fitness walking poles devised by WALX and FIZAN

This enables you to gain greater core engagement and master the upper elements that provide propulsion, support and increased exercise benefits. 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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Exploring The Outwoods (near Loughborough) and part of the ancient Charnwood Forest. We will hopefully see the spectacular bluebell display that is well know locally. Our circular route will take us up and down the various woodland paths with an additional route over to Nanpantan for those that would like to walk a bit further. The cafe here is well recommended for an after walk cuppa and cake!

Please remember that paths can become muddy in places at this time of year.

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This session will be delivered by Martin Christie. Martin introduced Nordic walking to the UK in 2003 and has personally trained over 3000 instructors. Martin will introduce you to Nordic walking with the most up-to-date teaching from WALX.

The workshop runs from The Spaniards Inn, Hampstead - why not make a day of it and book for lunch at the pub after the session?

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Start your Monday with a 2k to 3k gentle WALX that incorporates balance work, flexibility and strength exercises and maybe a bit of yoga or relaxation too. These walks take place around Stanmore and Harrow Weald on mainly flat terrain but we do go on trails through the woods so that we can enjoy the changes in nature throughout the year. This is a very friendly group and we are always ready to welcome new walkers who want to get back into exercise in a safe and gradual way.

Starting in April 2024 there is also the option to sign up for the 6 week Total Body Walking Programme in the beautiful Canons Park in Stanmore which is being supported by TfL and Friends of Canons Park. This programme runs on Tuesdays and Sundays at 11am.

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Discover the power of poles +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.+

Poles provided Course £25 usually but Free for Tring Spring Fayre

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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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A brilliant way to find out more about WALX and how we can help you walk well, get more out of walking, meet other walkers, enjoy the best local walking routes and learn how total body walking with poles and drills might be the best way to exercise ever!

Come and get a taste of WALX activities with our expert Instructor

Tailored to what YOU want to get from walking and at the right level for YOU

The session will include elements of the following

Followed by an optional walk with the group (with or without poles)

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Come and learn how to turn walking into a total body exercise with poles. This Power of the Poles course will introduce you to Nordic Walking.  It will be the start of your journey enjoying exercise, being outdoors, having fun and improving your fitness. 

In this session, you will learn the basics of Nordic walking.

It's essential to book online in advance. 

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This course covers the basic  Nordic walking technique and will enable you to feel the power of the poles. You will be taught how to adapt the technique for increased speed and for ascending and descending hills.

The beginner's workshop is delivered by accredited WALX Instructors in a safe enviroment using stringent covid 19 protocols.

We supply the poles. All equipment is thoroughly cleaned and sanitised before and after use.

Please dress appropriately for the weather 

the POWER OF POLES Induction course is suitable for all levels of fitness and is ideal for beginners as it is a structured teaching programme. In this 90min session, you will learn the basics of Nordic Walking and gain your Freedom Passport, opening up over 2500 national Nordic Walking UK and WALX classes weekly.

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Join Karen for an early morning wake up and stretch class, suitable for all levels. No equipment needed other than a mat or something comfortable to lie on.

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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For the Home Weights Workout 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, 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). 

This is a fun session you can do in the comfort of your own home but share the experience with others. This session is a whole body workout that you can do in very little space. 

We will challenge you to make it effective, however, alternatives are offered throughout to cater for fitness levels and injuries etc. 

Come and join in the fun!!!!!!

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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.

An active walk optimising the use of Bungypump or Nordic walking poles and raising the heart rate along the way.  

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Janneke's Monday morning adventure walk

This is a 90 minutes walk on footpaths through fields and over stiles around Ellastone. Come and enjoy this early morning walk to get an active start at the beginning of your week. 

Using gears 2 and 3, working through the gears for progression and endurance. Walking 3 - 4 miles

Don't forget to wear suitable clothing for all weathers

Please do not book on for this walk if you think you may have symptoms or have been in contact with some one who has symptoms of Covid-19. Thank you for your understanding.

Bring your own (hot) drink for after the walk.

No toilets available.

This is for members with a Nordic Walking UK FREEDOM passport. 

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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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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 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 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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Mary Burton has worked in exercise therapy for many years strongly advocating that exercise should be accessible for everyone regardless of shape, size or disability. In this class, she will lead you through a series of movements with the transformative Smovey rings to work body and brain while improving aerobic fitness, strength, coordination and balance. You can use light weights or shortened poles instead of Smoveys.

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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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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This is a friendly and popular Nordic walking Group for those who have completed a Power of Poles induction  course. 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.

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

WALX sessions need to be experienced and not simply described so our WAlx Factor lessons give you the chancee 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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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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Join Sally for a sociable Nordic Walk in the beautiful surrounds of The Lune Valley with a mixed ability group. (Ideal for beginners)

Tone and Chat Tuesday walk is an easy/moderate pace 1 hour walk for NWUK Freedom passport holders.

This session is ideal for those wanting to improve their fitness and don’t feel ready for the faster paced Workout walk, or just want to have a Nordic walk, fresh air and chat.

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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.