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HOW TO GET STARTED
FREE TASTER CLASS
Why not give Nordic walking a try with one of my free taster classes at Haldon Forest Park. It will give you a feel for walking with poles, how the technique can help to improve posture, walk faster and make hills feel easier.
The 45min session is suitable for all fitness levels and Nordic walking poles are provided.
Dates
Mon 13th Sept - 2.30 - 3.15pm - Haldon Forest Park
Mon 20th Sept - 2.30 - 3.15pm - Haldon Forest Park
Places are limited - To reserve your place please email fiona@nordicwalkingdevon.co.uk
If you enjoy the taster class and would like to continue and learn the full Nordic walking technique, which is broken down into steps, you can do this by either attending a group or one-to-one session.
GROUP TECHNIQUE TRAINING
Learn the full technique by attending my Learn to Nordic Walk training courses. Run over two sessions the technique is broken down into steps, and with practice, and by undertaking various drills, you will learn to Nordic walk competently and effectively. Leki Nordic walking poles provided
Dates
Mon 20th Sept & 27th Sept 2.30 - 4.00pm - Haldon Forest Park
or
Thurs 30th Sept & 7th Oct 2.00 - 3.30pm - Haldon Forest Park
Cost £49
Places are limited - To reserve your place please email fiona@nordicwalkingdevon.co.uk
ONE TO ONE
If you prefer a more personal approach a one-to-one session may be just for you, especially if you would like to combine the training with bespoke fitness advice to meet your individual needs.
Private 1 to 1 session - £40.
Private 1 to 2 session - £45
To book or discuss any aspect of your requirements please email fiona@nordicwalkingdevon.co.uk
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
To attend a Nordic walking session all you need is:
Nordic walking poles - available to use in my classes
Comfortable clothing - anything that is suitable for walking
Flexible soled shoes - Trainers or walking shoes are ideal
Waterproofs - in case it rains
If you wish to carry a bag, a slim rucksac is ideal. This enables your arms to swing freely to support the technique.
Water - to keep hydrated
NORDIC WALKING POLES
Nordic Walking Poles are different from trekking poles as they have specially designed gloves, which are left and right handed to support the Nordic walking technique. The two poles themselves are identical. What's really important for Nordic walking is the pole height. The poles need to be correctly sized for your height, so that once you are underway with Nordic walking technique the pole is 'planted' in the correct position, at around 45 degrees to the ground. This allows for the propulsion effect of Nordic walking, you are pushing yourself forward and walking faster as a result.
If you are walking on a road or cycle trail, you can add an angled removable rubber end called ‘paws’, to the tip to allow for traction, just like with a car tyre.
Advice on Nordic walking poles, brands and the various types along with correct sizing is given as part of Fiona's classes.
Please note that standard trekking poles cannot be used for Nordic walking as they don't have the hand glove. One very clear analogy that I have recently come across is that it's like using a tennis racket for badminton and vice versa. You just wouldn't do it.
JOIN OUR WEEKLY WALKS
Nordic walking sessions using the designated 2.5k, 4k and 5K Nordic trails are held at Haldon Forest Park on Mondays 12.15 pm and Thursdays at 11am.
Coast and Countryside Nordic walks are held every Tuesday at various south Devon locations at 10am
Hope you can join a group class soon!