What is Nordic Walking?
Put simply, Nordic Walking is brisk walking with poles.Using the specially made Nordic Walking poles and learning the specific walking technique, activates the muscles in your upper body as well as the lower body. Learning the correct way to use the poles is essential to see and feel the benefits that Nordic Walking can bring.
Some of the benefits include:
- Strengthening of the upper and lower body
- Improves core muscles
- Lowers the risk of chronic illnesses such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes
- Improves posture
- Releases tension in the neck and shoulders
- Strengthens the back
- Decreased stress on joints
- Burns more calories than regular walking
- Walking with poles increases heart rate
- Tones more than 90% of muscle
- Protects bones
- Protects bones
- Contributes to weight loss
- Being out in nature is great for mental wellbeing
- Good for balance
- Socialising as a group
Whether it’s meeting with like-minded people for a walk outside or a gentle and effective full-body workout, Nordic Walking has something for everyone.
Sessions run on Friday at 11am and Saturday at 9.30am. Please get in touch to book your space.
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