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

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Join Ursula for a Moderate Adventure Nordic Walk at Howe Park Wood. 

ADVENTURE pace: 5 km/3 miles p/hr

TERRAIN: Woodland & tarmac paths, with some gentle hills

DISTANCE: approx 5km

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Our lovely Tuesday walk is an hour of easy walking incorporating some mobility, balance and stretches - perfect for those who don't want to push themselves too much, are recently starting out on their Nordic walking journey or quite simply want to have an hour of steady, pleasurable  walking.

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WALX of Wellbeing are free walks led by qualified volunteer walk leaders, previously known as Walking for Health Walks these are a great way to get outdoors, enjoy the green spaces and make new friends.  

Free WALX of Wellbeing - Thamesmead Library at The Nest    

Please book your session prior to walking, don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need any help.  

Meeting Day and Time: Tuesday 10.00am

Meeting Point: Thamesmead Library, The Nest in Cygnet Square, SE2 9FA

Parking: Free parking on Yarnton Way and Seacourt Road by Willow Bank Primary school.

Buses: 177, 229, 244, 301, 401, B11

Toilet and Refreshments available: Yes

Description of the Walk: From the Library the WALX Guide will lead you through one of 3 routes. Choosing from the walk to the River Thames, Lesnes Abbey or Southmere Lake. Approximately 1.5-2.0 miles. After the walk, you are warmly invited to join us in the library for a coffee or tea and biscuits for which there is nominal 50p charge.   

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Join us for this 5-6km walk starting from Longton Brickcroft

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

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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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Join our Guided Nordic Walk around the ancient Forest. Walks are led by our team of experienced Forestry England Volunteers. Our walks are suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels, who have completed a NWUK Learn to Walk Course and are comfortable walking for the full 90 minutes.

Please sign up at least 2 hours before the advertised start time so that we can ensure one of our volunteer leaders will be there.

Please note that walks may be cancelled at short notice, full refunds will be given if this happens. 

Please book in advance online. Freedom Passport Holders only.

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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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A longer moderate-intensity walk, exploring walking routes across the Watford area. This is a lovely social walk covering greater distance than our standard classes; an ideal way to improve your walking distance and build your stamina.

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A gentle- to moderate-paced Nordic walk for all abilities. Your instructor will challenge faster walkers while supporting those who require a slightly gentler pace. New to Nordic walking and Total Body Walking? Get in touch to discuss getting started on a Tuesday morning.

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A gentler walk at a pace suitable for those building their fitness levels and who prefer a more accommodating walking pace. This Wellness WALX is open to those using poles, not using poles or who would like to try poles. Beginners are very welcome.

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Want to take your fitness and strength to the next level? This is the one for you!! This instructor led session will improve your muscular strength, resistance, endurance.

It is a full body intense  workout. Exercises are differentiated to suit your level of fitness. Bands are used for resistance work and smoveys will improve your cardio.   

  Hill drills and interval training will be embedded into the session when we are  at Newbold Comyn or Burton Dassett.

This is a moderate demanding instructor lead session 

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

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A 3 mile loop mainly on good paths around Uddens woodland. The route is flat.

Free parking and option for coffee/refreshments after at the very welcoming Golf Club.

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Gentle Walk with Mel

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 £28.00 monthly membership you can join *unlimited WALX, *90mins & under.

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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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 Come and join WALX Dorset group for a wander around the majestic pines of Wareham Forest. 

A sociable pace to cater for a friendly walk - you can pace ahead if you want or you can cut the corners. A walk for those that need to get out for some fresh air, fitness and chat. 

Connect with nature and like-minded walkers - bring poles and dogs if they are wellbehaved. 

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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. Delivered in partnership with Three Rivers District Council, this walk is free for WD19 residents.

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This Yoga walk is led at Poor Common.

A beautiful wood with good paths.

Plenty of street parking.

No prior knowledge of Yoga required. All the poses are done in standing.

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Evening walk after a day at home or in the office.

This session is an hours brisk walk to help to switch off at the  end of the day. It is a brisk one hour walk, with few stops. It will be at a steady consistent pace so ideal for building your cardio fitness!! It is a social walk so you will have the distraction of chatting whilst exercising.  

During the winter months head torches are essential so YOU can be seen as the route tends to be off the Comyn. During the lighter evenings there is more opportunity to take this session over fields and farmland.  

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

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A 30-minute session from the YogaWALX sequence, using the poles for support as we would in the park. 

A gentle relaxing session to stretch and spend more time on yourself.    

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Duration – 1 ½ hours, walk grade - 3.  Not everyone walks at the same pace!  The Regular Walk is a social way to get fit and stay fit.  It`s aimed at moderate paced walkers and above.  After a warm up we will set off together and those that wish to walk fast can go ahead and at certain points we will gather together.  This is achieved by those walking ahead will, at certain points or times, double back to the rear of the group or remaining at a pre-determined rendezvous point and practicing drills or other gentle exercises to keep warm and active.

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WALX of Wellbeing are free walks led by qualified volunteer walk leaders, previously known as Walking for Health Walks these are a great way to get outdoors, enjoy the green spaces and make new friends.  Please book your session prior to walking, don’t hesitate to get in touch or pop into the library if you need any help.

Meeting Day and Time: Wednesday 9.30am  

Meeting Point: Crayford Library, 176 Townhall Square, Crayford, DA1 4FN  

Parking and Buses: Free parking in Crayford Sainsbury’s Buses into Crayford are 96, 428, 492  

Toilet and Café: Yes  

Description of the walk: Meeting outside the main doors at Crayford Library, the walk will be one of 3 routes depending on the weather. Walks will include Hall Place, Dartford Heath or the River Cray. The walk may be muddy if the weather has been wet. Approximately 1.5 - 3 miles No poles are required on the walk but you are welcome to use them if you prefer. 

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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!