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 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.  Everyone is welcome on this  wellness walk with or without poles.

Learn how to WALK WELL, harnessing the power of good posture, your 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 .

  Try out some poles, try other ways to boost strength, help with weight loss and make walking WORK for you!

Join this friendly mixed ability group. Many members prefer to walk with poles as they find it is more effective than ordinary walking .(When poles are used we are able to engage the upper body, core muscles, improve posture, help balance  and burn more calories)

These walks will be ideal for anyone recovering from Covid or other health conditions and those walkers who want a gentle return to  fitness levels.  

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

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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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Our classic Thursday morning Nordic WALX to raise your heart rate. This is a moderate intensity Nordic walk... suitable for most fitness levels - but not a stroll in the park!

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Bring your Nordic Poles for this brisk fitness walk.  We will be changing our pace and include short sharp power walks for this one hour nordic walking workout.

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NEW - 30 minute Gentle WELL BEING Walk

Not quite ready for a 1hr walk? But still want to get out and gently improve fitness? Then these NEW shorter walks are for you. No rush, time to pause and time to enjoy getting outside. 

A Gentle and safe way to walk yourself fitter! These walks use poles to improve general fitness and increase joint mobility (Pace approx 2 miles p/hr)

GENTLE pace: 3 km/2 miles p/hr

TERRAIN: Mostly flat tarmac or grass paths

DISTANCE: approx 2-3km

PLEASE READ FULL WALK DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS. 

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A gentle walking pace incorporating strength and balance exercises outdoors. This Wellness WALX is designed for those who benefit from progressive, gentle exercise, and is open to those using poles, not using poles or who would like to try poles. Beginners are very welcome.

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A moderately paced Nordic Walk for you to enjoy in a social atmosphere, the WALX Guide will lead you through a warm up, follow the aerobic curve during the walk to enable you to improve your fitness levels, finish with a cool down and a stretch.  

To book this walk you must complete the Power of Poles training, Wellness WALX are available throughout the week, these do not require the training if you want to come along and have a try.

Power of Poles training is available in Bexley. 

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During this 45 minute session you get to feel the benefits from using the poles for walking. Using up to 90% of the body muscle, it targets those difficult to tone areas. Walking with poles is fun, social, fantastic and it will change the way you exercise.

Poles are provided for the session.  

Please have suitable footwear on and a rucksack is advised for your belongings.

Danson Park Meeting point  

In front of the Stables Car Park, the Instructor has a grey car.  

There is a charge for Danson Park car park after 10.00am.

Hall Place Meeting point

Please meet on the right hand side as you enter the car park as if you were in a car. The Instructor has a small van.

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Wellness Walk  

This walk is all about improving mobility, improving coordination to help you improve your walking. focus on getting This is a gentle walk and will build confidence to walking.

It is a social walk and is only suitable for those who  do not have the physical fitness to attend other sessions.

It will be at a steady gentle pace with plenty of opportunity to stop and sit if necessary

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Walk Yourself Fitter with Total Body Walking!

This is an ideal WALX class, specifically designed for those coming off cardiac rehab and exercise referral programmes but open to all WALX members. These gentle outdoor WALX classes offer a range of benefits, including improved health, better balance, taller posture. All experienced within a social and supportive setting.