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 Join us for one last walk through this varied environment to see how our trees have grown after a full year.

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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NOTE 11.40am START TIME this week.  Led by NWUK Instructor Susan Spain, the Thursday Motivator Nordic Walk is an gentle/easy pace 1 hour walk. This session is ideal for those wanting to improve their fitness & who just want to have a Nordic Walk, fresh air and chat. Start times and locations vary to give variety on a week by week basis so please check carefully each week but will be in the Salford area. 

THIS WEEK - BEESLEY GREEN WORSLEY

Meeting point -  Beesley Green, Worsley,(see full walk information for detailed directions). Meet in the free car park at Beesley Green Community Centre which is just off Greenleach Lane, Worsley. No toilets available unless the community centre is open. 

Google Maps - search for Beesley Green (not by post code)

What3Words:///sock.roofs.boots takes you to the community centre and ///pulse.scuba.given takes you to the turning down to the car park off Greenleach Lane. 

Strapless or strapped Nordic walking poles may be hired at a cost of £1 (coin on the day). 

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These WALX make every step count! Total Body walking™ is a unique mix of drills and strength and balance exercises. It is open to those who like to nordic walk  and those who walk without poles.

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.

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. 

In short, come along and get a feel for how WALX can work your whole body with or without polesand help you prepare for the hills or just life in general.

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

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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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Our Explorer WALX will venture into the beautiful areas around the Forest.  This 2 mile walk around the Forest is primarily on flat terrain, but can be muddy on occasions. Allow 1 hour for the walk. 

This Explorer WALX session is open to walkers who do not wish, or are not able, to use poles.  This session is suited to those who are looking to improve their fitness and can walk at a minimum pace of 2 mph. 

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Our new for March walk with or without a 4 legged friend. Join Sarah at this lovely revisited location Boxmoor Trust. Beautiful scenery and great to ring the changes from your usuall walks.

Walk with or without poles.

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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Join us on our monthly Photography Moon WALK.

Experience the world of shadows and reflections on water and wonder at the full moon.

You don't need a camera to enjoy this walk. Our night walks are open to everyone who want to enjoy exploring with like minded people.

So ditch Netflix and the telly and enjoy an evening WALX and see some nighttime magic.

From one hour WALX in your local country park to a half day in the hills.

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Join us for a 30 min online Smovey session

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Following the ‘Power of Poles intro course’, this walk provides you with an opportunity to increase your speed, while maintaining the proper technique.  

An evening walk is the perfect way to end a busy working day, as it is an outdoors workout, which provides an opportunity to improve health and fitness.It allows you to work your muscles that you do not use much during the day.

This can help in relieving stiffness and lower back pain and in relaxing your body and mind.

All this makes you sleep better as you will feel relaxed and free of any stress or tension.

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

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Join Emma for a Evening Moderate Adventure Nordic Walk at Woburn. 

*Please make sure you have a charged head torch and something hi vis to wear

ADVENTURE pace: 5 km/3 miles p/hr

TERRAIN: Grass land, fields, woodland paths with some gentle hills

DISTANCE: approx 5km

PLEASE READ FULL WALK DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS.

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This is an early morning walk to get you ready for the day. We will visit 4 locations in rotation, Stour Meadows where we will hopefully get to see the Kingfishers and the Otters, Field Grove woods for the birds and possible Deer, The Mildown for birds and whilst it is still fairly dark the possibilty of a Bat or two circling over head and then Stourpaine for the beautful scenery with lots of sheep up on Hod Hill plus Deer when we cross the River Stour.

4 Beautiful locations to reconnect with nature.

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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 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!

Come ‘on, get yourself out of bed to join us for this early walk in Allestree Park, be fit and fresh for the rest of the day.

The quietest time of the day to enjoy this park which has some of the most stunning sunrises.  

A fast pace walk, hitting all the spots, with some strength work. 

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Thank Goodness for Yoga – the perfect partner exercise to Nordic Walking

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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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The Smovey is not simply a weight that you swing as you walk – this clever little device contains steel balls that move when you do and this has THREE amazing effects. First it increases your range of movement and secondly, it provides resistance which makes the Smovey feel heavier at some points as you swing it – and if that’s not enough….the Smovey also VIBRATES with every swing which increases the toning and energising effects. 

With Smovey, many exercises are possible that help to strengthen the muscles, mobilise the joints, increase coordination and stabilisation and increase the heart rate. The Smovey is the must-have exercise tool.

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Greenhithe WALX

You may join this walk without the Power of Poles training, I will teach you the technique during the walk.

The walk will be designed for all levels from rehabilitation to advanced Nordic Walkers - the beauty of green spaces.

We will leave the car park and have a short walk through the pathways to lead us to Worcestor park where we can either take a walk around the path or on to the green and bring in the hills to the workout. Some weeks we may venture to Stone recreation ground or along the Thames to the Abbey at Ingress Park.

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IT IS IMPORTANT TO ATTEND WEEK ONE AS THESE ARE THE LEGENDARY FIT FOR LIFE FITNESS BASELINE TEST AND THE FINAL WEEK SO THAT YOU CAN SEE HOW MUCH YOU HAVE IMPROVED.

IT WOULD BE OK TO MISS OUT ONE OR TWO WEEKS BUT MANY MORE AND YOU WOULD LOSE THE FULL BENEFIT OF THE COURSE.  IT IS WORTH COMMITTING TO THIS AND SEE HOW FAR YOU COME IN JUST 6 WEEKS.

I WILL BE ASKING YOU TO EAT HEALTHILY THROUGHOUT THE COURSE DURATION AND CUT OUT (OR LIMIT) ALCOHOL.

This is a progressive 6 week fit for life course.

You are paying once for all sessions and you will see an improvement in your fitness.

IT IS FREE TO MNW MONTHLY MEMBERS

CV

Muscle Endurance

Speed Endurance

Balance & Stability

Speed & Agility

Coordination

Session 1 - 9.30am 26th Jan 24

Session 2 - 9.30am 2nd Feb 24

Session 3 - 9.30am 9th Feb 24

Session 4 - 9.30am 16th Feb 24

Session 5 - 9.30am 23rd Feb 24

Session 6 - 9.30am 1st March 24

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Our Wellness WALX are gentle WALX that incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength exercises as we go along. We may also include some standing yoga and relaxation too. There is plenty of opportunity to walk and talk and let go of the cares of the week so that you set yourself up for a wonderful weekend. You will feel reinvigorated and ready for anything at the end of the session! 

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

This walk is for those who can walk approx 5-6 km in an hour and is at a strenuous pace. Please do get in touch if you wish to ascertain your suitability.  

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From one hour WALX in your local country park to a half day in the hills.

This is a recce walk to route march and risk assess a new walk for our 2024 calendar. Expect to be out for 2+ hours. This is a 6 mile linear route over open countryside following the Ver Valley to the St Albans Cathedral.

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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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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

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A moderately paced ADVENTURE walk of approximately 3 miles with a pace of 17-18 min/mile.

Mostly a Gear 2 walk with occasional short bursts of gear 3 where appropriate and on mixed terrain.

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A "LET`S KICK OFF THE WEEKEND" longer walk with NNW Walk Leader, Becky Sewell.  Lots of choices to mix up these walks so each week you see something different.  From the Marriott’s Way to Reepham or out along small tracks and the tiny secret Catchback Lane....

 Come and enjoy walking in the local countryside, take in the views, fresh air and company of the group, whilst being active outdoors.  Lovely cafe so we can enjoy coffee afterwards in the cafe!

Moderate pace - must be able to walk consistently at steady 3.3mph pace

LOVELY CAFE FOR POST WALK REFRESHMENTS!

4 - 4.5 Miles

***ON THE LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH THIS WILL BE A LONGER WALK - APPROX 6 MILES - SO WE HAVE TIME TO GO ON A LONGER ROUTE IN THIS LOVELY AREA***

£9.50 BUT INCLUDED IN UNLIMITED WALKS P/W + UNLIMITED ZOOMS £28 PER MONTH PACKAGE

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Walks of Interest - Rolle Road (Meet at the FREE car park adjacent to the Puffing Billy Café, Great Torrington. Post code EX388JD

This walk is designed to accommodate ALL ABILITIES 

For those of you who have completed the Learn to Nordic walk course - depending on individual abilities enjoy sociable gentle Nordic Walking in stunning locations with a mixed ability group.

Your qualified instructor will add motivating drills and exercises into a steady/fast paced fun walk dependant on individual abilities. Lead by an accredited instructors these walks make the most of our beautiful county and are a relaxing way to enjoy being active outdoors. Enjoy a full body work out while walking through historic North Devon beside the banks of the river Torridge, along quiet lanes and wooded footpaths before returning to the Puffing Billy for well-deserved “revive me” refreshments. (with a 10% discount off orders on production of your NW membership card.)