​​Nordic walking is an effective way to improve your health and fitness, and Devon's coast and countryside, make an inspirational backdrop for this wonderful activity.

Nordic Walking Devon is run by Fiona Swan, British Nordic Walking Instructor based at Haldon Forest Park. ​Fiona provides Nordic walking training, 'Nordic Forest Fitness' classes, and guided walks across Devon and Dartmoor. 

Please read on if you're interested in learning the technique or attending any of my walks or wellbeing classes.     

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Nordic walking is a technique that uses two poles to propel yourself forward. By engaging all of the main muscle groups, it's an effective way to improve cardiovascular fitness, maintain muscle mass, and support strong bones. It's easy to learn (requires tuition and practice!) and is suitable for all fitness levels.

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To make a start, learn the technique by attending training using the British Nordic Walking - INWA 10 Steps Training Method. This can be done via a group course or a personal 1 to 1 session at Haldon Forest Park or another location. 

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Leki Nordic walking poles are provided for all training sessions. Book some training

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Improve your well-being with a weekly class of Nordic Forest Fitness at Beautiful Haldon Forest Park. Haldon Forest Park is an award-winning forest managed by Forestry England. It's perfect for Nordic walking as it has specifically signposted 2.5K, 4k, and 5k Nordic walking trails, exceptional views, and clear wide paths, making it ideal for the technique.

Fiona runs a weekly Nordic Forest Fitness class on Mondays, which involves 50 minutes of Nordic walking to raise the heart rate by making good use of the forest's many hills, followed by 20 minutes of strength and resistance training - all set within the trees.  

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"At 250M above sea level, with quite a few hills and plenty of fresh air, you could say it's the perfect outdoor gym!"

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​The extensive parking, cafe, and toilet facilities, make it a great place to start a health and wellbeing campaign.  Find out more about Nordic Forest Fitness

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• Effective aerobic exercise

• Uses all muscle groups and tones the upper body 

• Great for posture

• Reduces pressure on the lower body - ideal if you have lower back, hip, knee, or ankle issues.

• Walk faster, and hills feel easier! 

• Outdoors and sociable 

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​Once you've done some training, you may like to join our regular Coast and Countryside and Dartmoor walks. ​​​​Ongoing training is also given as part of the walks.  See more

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Hope to meet you soon  

Fiona​​​​​

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Fiona has trained as a Nordic walking instructor with British Nordic Walking and Nordic Walking UK. She is also a qualified personal trainer and Level 4 specialist in exercise for Lower Back Pain. Fiona is fully insured, a member of CIMSPA, the Charted Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity, UK Coaching, British Nordic Walking, and as a Hill and Moorland Leader, Mountain Training.  

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