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These walks are a great opportunity to exercise and meet and chat to other walkers. They are of moderate pace with the opportunity should you wish to push yourself a little further. You will walk with a qualified walk leader or master. These walks start at different locations to give you the enjoyment of walking in the surrounding countryside of your local area.

These walks are often lead  by qualified walk leaders and can be from an hour to 3 hours long. It is a moderate  paced walk with a few stops. An hours social walk naturally tends to be  at a quick pace than the 90+ minutes.

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 Please bring hi viz & headtorch 

 We've got a table booked for dinner at the Sycamore Inn Parwich for 7.45pm

  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. Hopefully a well needed de-stress walk! 

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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Get fitter and enjoy the pleasure of the heath after work. This is a fitness walk, designed with Nordic walking in mind but open to all, with or without poles.

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Join Emma for a Evening Moderate Adventure Nordic Walk at Woburn

* Please remember head torches and hi vis!

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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Push the speed on Tuesday evenings! Want to experience a challenging exercise walk and don't want to run? Come and give this a go!

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An evening walk of approximately 3 miles exploring the picturesque Cannock Chase. We cater to all fitness levels, so whether you are just starting your WALX journey, returning after a break, or a seasoned weekly walker, this walk is for you.

We offer a chance to catch up and chat with friends, or if you prefer to enjoy being outdoors, but want some time to yourself, you can relax and let us worry about the route.

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Start your day with energy and purpose! These WALX combine Total Body Walking™—a dynamic mix of drills, strength exercises, and the effective use of Nordic walking poles to engage your upper body—with the beauty of the great outdoors.

Led by our expert instructors, each session is designed to target all aspects of fitness, from endurance and strength to balance and technique. Rise and shine to join us at Allestree Park, where the peaceful early hours set the stage for a fast-paced walk that energises your body and mind.

Take in the stunning surroundings while working through a session that blends cardio, strength, and the joy of movement.

You'll leave feeling invigorated, accomplished, and ready to tackle the rest of your day!

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Use Smoveys to help your balance and co-ordination while you move. This Friday class builds the intensity from Ashley's Tuesday Smovey class, yet remains sutiable for all levels. You can use light weights or collapsed poles instead of Smoveys. The "WALX HQ Presents ..." sessions are delivered online from WALX & Nordic Walking UK head office, helping you stay active and mobile from home. All sessions are FREE for those on a monthly payment package with their local instructor.

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Smovey Moves Workout: Energise, Strengthen & Tone The Smovey is a unique exercise tool designed to enhance your workout by increasing your range of motion, providing resistance, and delivering a vibration that helps tone and energize your muscles. In this dynamic program, each week we will focus on different fitness goals, including strength, endurance, coordination, and fun!  

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Choose the pre-paid option and get 20% off - this walk costs £6

Pay by monthly direct debit and this walk is included in the package

For those who have completed the Learn to Nordic walk/Power of Poles course, these action packed one hour walks are designed to help you to improve your fitness levels and gain FAST results!

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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.  

For just a £28.00 monthly membership you can join *unlimited WALX, on line classes and a free mnthly walk with any other group

*90mins & under.

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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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Gina's Gamble (on the weather) 

(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, but please note it becomes quite strenuous in places

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. 

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MODERATE - STRENUOUS:  5-6 MILES  

LOCATION WILL VARY: CHECK IN ADVANCE

An approximate 60 - 90 minute walk to embrace the scenery for all abilities.  

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

This walk is for those who can walk 6-7km/4-5miles in 90mins and is moderate pace on easy terraine. Please do get in touch if you wish to ascertain your suitability.

It is essential to register and book in advance online, whether you are on a 'free' walk package, monthly DD, or pay as you go.

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Our lovely Friday Improver walk is our usual lovely hour of gentle walking (every other week this is 1.25 hours) but with a little extra to improve your fitness level. It may be speed, distance or hills but all within a moderate range to improve you gradually.

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A classic Nordic WALX at the end of the week. This is a moderate intensity Nordic walk - suitable for most fitness levels, but not a stroll in the park!

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A gentler, sociable walk at a pace suitable for those building their fitness levels and who prefer a more accommodating walking pace.

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This is more than just a walk, we include exercises to  challenge your flexibility, joint mobility, balance and strength whilst using poles to improve general fitness.Exercises are incorporated within the walk.

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. Great for those who are getting back into exercise, have a health condition or simply want to move well and be fit for life!

Be good to yourself and book now! 

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Gentle WALX that incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength exercises.

To begin we walk in beautiful woodland

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These WALX make every step count! Total Body Walking is a unique mix of walking drills with strength, balance and postural exercises. No equipment needed. Enthusiasm required. This is a moderate walking paced class incorporating strength and balance exercises outdoors, ideal for those walking to build up their aerobic fitness, and improve strength and balance.

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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. Improving posture is key to improve the way you walk!!

Wellness Functional fitness is just one of the Total Body WALX session 

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Walking from the car park at Dryhill, we walk into the local countryside to explore the various footpaths through fields and a variety of woodlands.

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A lovely relaxed walk around the Hill fort of Badbury Rings. Beautiful views as we walk round.