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The Power of the Poles induction will empower you to use poles at the correct intensity in order to obtain the fitness gains that you want.

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Learn to Nordic Walk and take in the beautiful views around Ide Hill.

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A comfortably paced walk in the Gardens for you to enjoy in a social atmosphere.

The WALX Guide will lead you through a warm up, the main walk is around the Gardens where there are plenty of benches to have a rest if required and finish with a stretch.

A well-deserved cuppa is provided if the weather is dry.  

Poles are provided. 

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These WALX make every step count! Total Body Walking is a unique mix of walking drills with strength, balance and postural exercises. No equipment needed. Enthusiasm required. This is a moderate walking paced class incorporating strength and balance exercises outdoors, ideal for those walking to build up their aerobic fitness, and improve strength and balance.

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Wellness WALX combine walking with simple balance, flexibility, and strength exercises, and may also include breathing techniques and relaxation.

These sessions are ideal if you’re new to exercise, returning after a break, living with a health condition that affects movement, or if you simply want to move with ease and build lifelong fitness.

Our friendly WALX Wellness Instructors are trained to support all abilities — it’s never too late to begin your journey

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Join Emma for a Gentle paced Nordic Walk at Woughton on the Green.

For a Gentle nordic walk along the picturesque river and canal of the Ouze valley. A Gentle and safe way to walk yourself fitter! These walks use poles to improve general fitness and increase joint mobility (Pace approx 2-3 miles p/hr)

GENTLE pace: 4 km/2 miles p/hr

TERRAIN: Mostly flat tarmac or grass paths

DISTANCE: approx 4km

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The session introduces, low impact walking techniques with poles to improve posture, supporting joints and flexibility and designed for everyday movement. Suitable for all levels of fitness and ideal if you feel unsteady, and want to improve balance and confidence when walking.

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A Nordic Walking Group for Members of Worcestershire Breat Unit Haven.

Nordic walking is the most perfect form of whole body exercise because it is gentle yet effective. It is easily accessible and a low cost way to exercise while enjoying the great outdoors.

The use of poles helps target the muscles that are often affected by breast surgery and the rhythmic action of the arms and the shoulders aids both lymphoedema and mobilisation.

Use Nordic walking to turn your walk into a workout! With Nordic walking the poles are used to propel the body forward allowing you to walk faster and stronger.

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The POWER OF THE POLES Induction process is suitable for all levels and is a structured teaching programme. There are 2 Courses of one and a half hours each. Course 1 is designed to provide sufficient knowledge for someone to be proficient at using poles. Course 2 is an optional further course for those wanting to explore a more in-depth knowledge of walking with poles and the traditional Nordic Technique. I will help you to understand your current level of fitness and empower you to use poles at the correct intensity in order to get the results you want.

These courses will ensure you master the technique of using poles and change the way you walk for life. Course 1 will cover the following:

Gear 1: Mastering the arm swing, upper body engagement and pole plant angle.

Gear 2: Gaining propulsion from the pole and toe push, adapting pole position for hills and tailoring technique to your fitness, mobility and personal goals.

You will experience different poles types, the core ledge and straps in order to select the technique and poles that are right for YOU!

At the end of this session, you will have a full understanding of using poles correctly and be at a level where you will be issued with the NWUK Freedom Passport, allowing you to join walks & classes.

Dress to suit the weather, ensuring that you have suitable footwear. Please bring water in a small rucksack or bumbag, so that your hands are free. All poles are provided

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

Total Body Walking Fitness Brisk and Burn lead by Chris Gunn 

Nordic Walking can quickly build your general fitness, but adding some specific exercises will help you to perform better and keep improving your fitness. In these walks we will do interval sessions (alternating between fast (gear 3/4) and slow (gear 2) Nordic Walking and hill drills in combination with muscular strength and endurance exercises. But we will also pay attention to balance and coordination in a variety of exercises