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Gentle WALX that incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength exercises.  We meet at the Car Park and take one of the gentle routes around Pamphill with FREQUENT rests and stops for simple exercises and breathing. 

Pamphill has a dairy, a beautiful church and a First School with a lovely cricket green to walk around. It is surrounded by nature, farmland and some small hidden pathways to explore. 

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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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An action packed 45 minute Total body workout using Kettlebells designed to help you to improve your fitness levels and gain FAST results.  Join my classes for increased muscle tone, weight loss and the feel good factor!  Kettlebells we use start at 2kg for a beginner and you could progress to a 4kg.  No poles or walking involved.

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A moderate walking pace incorporating strength and balance exercises outdoors. This Total Body WALX class is ideal for those wanting to progressively build their aerobic fitness, and improve strength and balance. The class is open to those using poles, not using poles and those who would like to try poles.

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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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  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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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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A fantastic start to the week! with a Gentle 'Walk in the woods', walk yourself fitter while refeshing your mind at the same time. These walks use poles to improve general fitness and increase joint mobility.

GENTLE pace: 4 km/2 miles p/hr

TERRAIN: Woodland paths with some gentle hills

DISTANCE: approx 4km

Longslade Lane Car Park. Why not join us for a cuppa in between the Adventure and Gentle walks.

PLEASE READ FULL WALK DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS. 

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Coffee afterwards back at 51 Degrees

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The Milldown Nature Reserve is a gentle rolling area with views over to Bryanston School. A lovely area in which to learn the benefits of using poles.

The POWER OF THE POLES Induction process is suitable for all levels and is a structured teaching programme. 

Your qualified Instructor will help you understand your current level of fitness and empower you to use poles at the correct intensity in order to get the results you want.

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

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A dog friendly walk for all levels with or without poles

Walk for all levels with optional coffee

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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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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Join Danielle as she leads you around the roads and pathways of Dukinfield. Where will tonight`s walk take you?

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

Our unique WALX sessions need to be experienced

Total Body WALX sessions provide the opportunity to feel for yourself just how powerful walking based exercise can be when it is at the right level for you. You will be introduced to other ways to improve balance and flexibility and to boost strength, help with weight loss and make walking WORK for you

Many members prefer to walk with poles as they find it is more effective than walking without. When poles are used, you are able to engage the upper body, core muscles, improve posture and burn more calories

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

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

We meet at the far end of the Horseshoe Clump car park

There are no parking fees or facilities

What 3 Words:  ///pens.fired.humble

Location Notes Esher Common is a Nature Reserve and is part of South West Surrey`s 890 acre Site of Special Scientific Interest

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

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

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

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

This walk is for those who can walk 5-6 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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Join Sally for a sociable Nordic Walk in the beautiful surrounds of Kirkby Lonsdale with a mixed ability group. (Ideal for beginners)

Tone and Chat Tuesday walk is an easy/moderate pace 80 minute walk for NWUK Freedom passport holders.

This session is ideal for those wanting to improve their fitness and don’t feel ready for the faster paced Workout walk, or just want to have a Nordic walk, fresh air and chat.

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Our Virtual WALX are online, helping you stay active and mobile from home. Join us to get moving, raise your heart rate and improve your balance and strength. These sessions are designed to fit easily into your day so there`s no excuse to get up and going – come and join us.

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Our Zoom classes are designed to get you up and moving each morning. Each session includes mobility, balance, strength, aerobic exercise and flexibility. All done within 30 minutes! Options are given so everyone moves to their own ability.

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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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Walking and talking in the woodland is a great way to start the day but there may be a few challenges along the way.

Usually followed by coffee at the Green Roof Cafe.

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Join Jo for a speedy walk around Stalybridge!

This 90 minute session takes advantage of the routes in Stalybridge Country Park and the surrounding countryside. Who knows what Jo will throw in to the bucket of fun stuff to do! It will be a session with hills, to get those legs & bums working! Walk away with the biggest smile of satisfaction!

This is a speedy walk, so we ask that you only book if you can maintain a steady pace of at least 3mph

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For those who who have completed the LTW course, this action packed walk is designed to improve your fitness levels . Strength and conditioning drills are incorporated into the walk session which is paced at varying levels of  intensity to suit all levels of ability. 

Let's go walking!

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Learn the basics of Nordic Walking and receive your Freedom Passport.

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Are you looking to improve your fitness, working towards a challenge or perhaps you just like to mix up your walks a bit. 

These WALX make every step count! Total Body walking™ is a unique mix of drills and strength exercises all carried out in a stunning location. You get to enjoy the outdoors, take in the views but work out at the same time whilst having fun too. 

Good general fitness is recommended but not a requirement just the motivation to put in your best effort.

We will carry out different types of drills each week that may incorporate poles (but they are not a requirement) and/or your own body weight.  

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These walks are a chance to use your Nordic Walking skills in the stunning surroundings of the New Forest and our beautiful coastline.