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Your introductory session to feel for yourself how fitness poles can transform your walking!

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

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Enjoy a moderate walk in the beautiful Essex Countryside.

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Improving functional fitness is key to every day activities. These sessions deliver  exercises to improve mobility, strength, balance and coordination. Your overall fitness including your cardio output will improve,

It is a whole body workout helping you feel more energised, Using smoveys will support your upper body and core strength and increase your heartrate. As we work in a group everyone can work within their limits.

 There will be plenty of opportunity to rest and all the exercises are differentiated to suit you. We use out poles to improve our core strength, balance and upper body range of movement. 

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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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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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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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Pace one

A 2k to 3k gentle WALX that incorporates balance work, flexibility and strength exercises and maybe a bit of yoga or relaxation too. On Monday 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 2025 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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Gentle walks and talk around Allestree Park and enjoy the local scenery and wildlife that is in this fabulous city 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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This walk is approximately 2.5 miles. There are a couple of alternative routes from the start depending on sign ups, the weather and the ground underfoot. The terrain is mainly flat along country lanes with some farm tracks and footpaths. The start of this walk will be relocated if it is very wet underfoot.

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 1 walks are shorter and less demanding but also suitable for new walkers wanting to establish their technique.

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These WALX make every step count! Total Body walking™ wellness is a gentle safe way to walk yourself fitter including a unique mix of drills with strength and balance exercises. 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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COUCH TO 3K OR 5K CHALLENGE

Enjoy sociable Nordic walking at an easy gentle pace.

These gentle paced easy adventure walks are designed for people who haven’t exercised 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 + 15 minutes for strength and resistance exercises with the poles.

On our sessions we will:

-enjoy a good chat

-take notice of nature and the seasonal changes around us

-take regular pitstops to enjoy the view

-not feel pressured to keep up with anyone

-feel proud that progress, however gentle, is still progress

-attempt to go that bit further each week

-keep track of our steps

-encourage not discourage.  

We will focus on all aspects of physical and mental well-being. Strength, fitness, flexibility, core strength and even a bit of mindfulness will all be incorporated to give you an hour of fun and functional exercise.

These gentle walks will be just what you need to build up your confidence and improve your health. 

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

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Duration - 1 hour, walk grade 2.  This walk is conducted at a gentle pace, with rest stops if required.  Regular catch-up and re-grouping to allow people to walk ahead if required.

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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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  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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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

PLEASE READ FULL WALK DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS. 

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Are you looking for a gentle walk at an easy pace? Our Social Walk is perfect for anyone who enjoys a relaxed stroll with great company, beautiful views, and refreshing sea air.

Whether you're new to walking, want to build up to longer or more vigorous walks, or have health concerns and prefer a slower pace, this session is ideal for you. We focus on comfort, good terrain, and fun while you enjoy the benefits of light exercise in nature.

Why Join?

Come along, get moving, and make the most of our wonderful surroundings. We look forward to walking, talking, and laughing with you!

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This 5-week session is funded by Herefordshire Council. Each session is an hour long and aims to teach the technique of walking with poles.  Nordic Walking is a total body workout, strengthening both lower and upper body muscles. It provides you with a walk that is less stressful on the joints, it enables you to walk faster, and increases all round fitness levels.  The course is aimed at those who have not walked with nordic poles before, or haven't walked with poles for a long time and would like to refresh their skills.

If you would like to improve your general fitness and wellbeing, as well as enjoy a sociable walk, then come along and learn a new skill. 

The course is suitable for people of all levels of fitness, poles are provided.  

At the end of the 5 weeks you will be able to book onto my regular walks.

Session dates: 9th June, 16th June, 23rd June, 30th June, 7th July

Any questions, please get in touch - Alison, 07837 743087.  BOOKING ESSENTIAL

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Western Park is one of Leicester's favourite parks.  With plenty of different pathways around it to put in the miles plus a few hills to get your cardio in too!

Please note if it has rained then paths can become muddy in places so please wear appropriate footwear.

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A walk in and around the beautiful grounds and parkland at Attingham. 

Nordic Walx are simply sociable Nordic walks in a mixed ability group, enjoying beautiful locations in and around South Shropshire and beyond. Most routes are circular and will try to make the most of the beautiful surroundings.

We are adhering to Covid-19 protocols. Please use your own poles and bring your own water.

Please do not book on for for a walk if you think you may have symptoms, or do have symptoms or have been in contact with some one who has symptoms. Thank you for your understanding. 

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Come and discover the paths around Tintwistle

This is an unofficial walk. You will be walking at your own risk and will not be covered by our insurance

Every Monday we`ll change our location (although they`ll all be in & around Glossop) to discover some hidden treasures

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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 3/4, 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. 

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

Cancellation Policy: Please cancel 2 hours before the scheduled start time for a session credit to be applied. Cancellations inside of 2 hours will be charged in full.   

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This short beginner course will allow you to experience the "Power of the Poles" and get to know more about how Nordic walking can really benefit you in so many ways!

We supply the poles so all you need is:

A pair of walking shoes or trainers with a flexible sole are suggested rather than hiking boots.

Layered clothing as we can get rather hot!

A small backpack to carry any belongings and a bottle of water as you need to be able to swing both arms freely.

Please contact Penny on 07502 576764 if you have any questions. 

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

Jokingly called Killer Hills.! These action packed one hour walks are designed to help you to improve your fitness levels  and breathing on short, sharp inclines. In the winter, it will only go ahead if a minimum of 2 people book.

From October Headtorches and high visibility  jackets are required until the evenings become lighter.

 For those who walk without poles and those who like to walk with poles. Many members prefer to walk with poles as they find it  more effective than ordinary walking and help on inclines and descents. .When poles are used we are able to engage the upper body, core muscles, improve posture and burn more calories. 

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

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I This is a fabulous session using free weights to music  to build, tone, strength the whole body. There will be a mix and varied workout which will include some floor work.

This session is delivered as a group session to help keep you motivated. You will  work at your own pace using weights suitable for you.

You will need trainers and a mat for these sessions.   In the summer these sessions will be outside until the evenings get dark.