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Another new location to explore for our Tuesday Nordic walking group. This time starting at Whetstone but heading away from where we have been in the past and off to pastures new!

As we have discovered on several walks recently, the vegetation has taken off so be mindful if you are thinking of wearing shorts and t-shirts!

There will be lots to see and discover so why not join us and learn more about Wonderful Whetstone?

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A great chance to build up your fitness whilst enjoying a Nordic walk in this beautiful Country Park. Previously an Ironstone Quarry the park is a lovely mix of woodland and green spaces bursting with flora and fauna. The varied tracks and trails provide variety and mixed terrain with opportunities to raise the heartbeat but also time to enjoy peace and mindfulness.

Available to those who hold a FREEDOM PASSPORT.

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Total Bdoy WALX sessions are all about improving fitness. This session is a walk with drills, using the terrain and distance stamina and endurance will  mprove.

Some resistance work will be included using resistance bands. Technique is also worked on, good technique will provide an excellent cardio and overall body workout. 

This session is a mix of everything to get you stronger and fitter.          

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Join us for a walk around the park.

It can be done by anybody, anywhere.  Poles are provided.  Ensure that you wear suitable footwear and outdoor clothing appropriate for the weather. 

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Not joined a Nordic group walk for a while? Concerned about pace? Want to enjoy a gentle walk with good company in a fabulous spot? Like the idea of completing 2.5 miles in an hour? This is the walk for YOU!  

This walk is the perfect way to work on your fitness in a fabulous setting.Come and enjoy gentle walking in the woods, pastures and next to the broad at beautiful Whitlingham Country Park take in the views, fresh air and company of the group, whilst being active outdoors. Routes alternate each week.  Expect some hills...

2.5 - 3 miles

£8 BUT INCLUDED IN UNLIMITED WALKS P/W + UNLIMITED ZOOMS £28 PER MONTH PACKAGE

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Join us for this gentle paced 2-3 km walk around the Docks area.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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Join Mel for a Gentle Walk around the Whipsnade & Dunstable Downs area.

Explore - woodland, hills and meadows, all part of these most enjoyable walks.

This GENTLE walk is for those who can walk 3-4 km in an hour and is moderate pace. Please do get in touch if you wish to ascertain your suitability.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

For just a £25.00 monthly membership you can join *unlimited WALX, *90mins & under.

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PLEASE NOTE THE 11AM START TIME

A great way to get yourself fitter and healthier!

This session is a firm favorite with the members. They call themselves 'The Hillbillies'. 

Laughter is a key feature of the class. 

It is designed to challenge your flexibility, joint mobility, balance and strength whilst using poles to improve general fitness. Exercises are incorporated within the walk.

Many of our members are seeing the benefits of participating in the wellness sessions. Results have included a reduction in blood pressure, improvements in breathing, better balance and a general feeling of wellbeing. We have a lot of fun as we exercise in the fresh air.

This is a very social session and we often stay behind for tea, coffee and putting the world to rights in the tearooms. 

Be good to yourself and book now!

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This walk is for those who feel ready for more of a challenge than our reguar wellbeing walks offer, but aren't quite ready yet to join a longer, and quicker-paced, easy adventure walk. Lasting up to an hour and a quarter, the distance and pace will aim to provide just the right amount of challenge, and aid progression.

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Power of Poles Intro Session (Beginners Session)   This is a great way to get started with Nordic walking, whether for health, fitness or simply exercising effectively outside.In this 90mins session, you'll learn the basics of Nordic walking, gaining the skills to get the most from your own walking as well as being able to join national Nordic Walking UK and WALX classes.Locally, you'll be able to book into any of our I'd Rather Be Outdoors Nordic Walksstraight away and enjoy effective, total body walking on a variety of walks in different settings.Walking with poles is less stressful on the joints, it makes you walk faster with very little extra effort, it works your upper body as well as the legs.The result being more effective calorie burning, stronger core and toning of the upper body.Parking is free.    Once this session is completed you will be able to book on a free walk with myself at your level, and get to practice your technique. (Must be taken within two weeks of the course)       Poles are provided for the course.   Booking Essential     Whilst we do understand that sometimes it is not possible to make a class, please be aware that we do operate a no refund policy if you give us less than 24 hours’ notice. To see the full policy click HERE  

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Enjoy sociable Nordic walking at an easy gentle pace.

Delivered in partnership with THREE RIVERS DISTRICT COUNCIL, these gentle paced easy adventure walks are designed for people who haven’t exercise for a while, and those who are recovering from, or living with, illness or injury.  

Mostly gear 1 with some gear 2 where appropriate over mixed terrain and lasting 45 minutes.

THIS WALK IS FREE FOR ALL SOUTH OXHEY RESIDENTS - PLEASE REQUEST A DISCOUNT CODE IF YOU HAVE A WD19 POSTCODE.

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This walk starts from the car park by Crimple Valley Old Golf Course. It follows the Harrogate Ringway through woodland and then down to the end of Fulwith Lane, across the field up to the railway line, and then returns to the car park. The walk is around 3.5 mile miles long and takes about 90 minutes. 

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A 3 mile walk across fields towards Brienton

Meet Blue Diamond garden centre.  Park at the near end of the carpark, close to the entrance.

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This is a Gear 2 walk and is approximately 4 miles with a couple of short-ish steep ramps and some longer hills. The walk is along hard tracks and lovely turf. It is a great fitness improver for those who want to include some hill work into their exercise routine. 

Gear 1 - A nice, easy and natural pace that you can do for extended periods with recovery periods where appropriate. Short hills might be introduced. 

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

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Gentle WALX that incorporates Yoga.

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Try before youe buy!  Taster session to show you exaactly what the Nordic Walking poles can do for you, feel the abdominal and shoulder muscles engage as they propel you with every stride

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Terrific Tuesday Motivator  - These WALX make every step count! Total Body walking™ is a unique mix of drills and strength exercises. Challenging and exhilarating, motivating you in the evenings. 

Total Body WALX can be done with or without poles. If you would like to use the poles the technique course is recommended. 

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The walk follows the Harrogate Ringway through woodland and then down past Fulwith Grange and then cuts across fields up to Follifoot Ridge. The route then loops round towards Crimple Beck and returns via the old golf course. The walk is just over 4 miles  and takes about an hour and forty minutes.

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This is a great walk to increase your fitness. The walk is roughly 1 hour long.

Starting from the Rugby club we will take various routes around Chichester incorporating road, fields and off road depending on the weather and seasonThis will be a non stop one hour walk at a brisk pace

It will be at a steady good pace where you can still chat but it is quick and non stop.  Please remember to wear a high vis jacket and possibly bring a head torch.

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This social walk lead by a qualified Walx Leader or Instructor will give you the enjoyment of walking in our stunning countryside in a  social group. The key focus of these walks is meeting and chatting to  fellow walkers, the duration of these walks do vary.

These  walks are either  through open countryside, along the canal or thought the parks and gardens of Leamington.

It is a lovely enjoyable way of walking with the opportunity to go for those longer walks if you are looking to challenge yourself over a longer distance  or over steeper terrain . 

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Please bring a head torch and hiviz vest

Brisk and Burning

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, speedhyking) 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. 

We are adhering to strict Covid-19 social distancing protocol. Please use your own poles and equipment.

Please do not book 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.

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

Please contact me if you would like to do this class but have not attented the Power of Poles 2 course

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Join Denise for this fun 45 minute workout. We start with aerobics go onto conditioning and finish with a stretch. 

 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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Join me for a delightful headtorch walk around Broadstone.

This will be a slightly extended version of our usual route to mix things up a little.

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A fast-paced workout walk of approximately 3.5 - 4 miles, aiming for a pace of 15 min/mile.

Mostly fast Gear 2 with frequent bursts of sustained Gear 3. Mixed terrain. 

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Push the speed on Tuesday evenings, with or without Nordic poles! Want to experience a challenging exercise walk and don't want to run? Come and give this a go!