Book Training at Haldon Forest Park
LEARN to NORDIC WALK
To get started, learn the full Nordic walking technique through basic training. You can do this by attending my British Nordic Walking 10 Steps Training course or having a couple of one-on-one personal sessions.
Developed by the International Nordic Walking Association (INWA), it's a tried and tested way of ensuring individuals adopt the best posture and technique to get the most out of Nordic Walking. Run over two sessions, (either on the same day or two separate dates) the course covers the 10 Steps, looking at posture, a slight forward lean, rotation, the correct hand grip, and the range of movement required from the shoulder. The course also looks at uphill and downhill technique, footwork, and drills to help develop and refine technique.
NEXT FULL COURSE DATES Cost £49 - Poles provided - gift vouchers available
Monday 15th Sept, 2.15 - 3.45 pm (Steps 1 - 6) & Monday 22nd Sept 2.15 pm - 3.45pm (Steps 7-10) - Haldon Forest Park. Book
Monday 13th Oct, 2.15 - 3.45 pm (Steps 1 - 6) & Monday 20th Oct 2.15 pm - 3.45pm (Steps 7-10) - Haldon Forest Park. Book
PERSONAL TRAINING
If you prefer a more personal approach a private one-to-one or small group session may be a good option. In addition to Nordic walking qualifications, I'm qualified in Personal Training, Pilates, Gym Instruction, GP Exercise Referral, and a Level 4 specialist instructor in Exercise for Lower Back Pain.
One-to-one sessions are held at Haldon Forest Park or another location by mutual agreement. Please do call to discuss your requirements. Flexibility is key!
One 2 One session - £40
One 2 Two session - £45 (add £5 for any extra individuals)
GIFT VOUCHER
To purchase a gift voucher for the British Nordic Walking course or One 2 One or One 2 Two training just e-mail Fiona your requirement and the gift voucher will be sent to you.
NORDIC FOREST FITNESS INDUCTION SESSION (FOR THE MONDAY CLASS)
For those interested in attending my Nordic Forest Fitness sessions at Haldon Forest (Mondays at 12.45 - 2.15 pm) I run regular induction sessions to get you started with the Nordic walking technique & explain more about the sessions, and find out more about your fitness goals. We then continue to look at and develop your technique as part of the walks.
The cost of an induction session is £15. One hour of coaching and Nordic walking poles are provided. Hope you can join us soon!
Dates
Monday 23rd June 2.30 - 3.30pm - Haldon Forest Park Book
Monday 14th July 2.30 - 3.30pm - Haldon Forest Park Book
Monday 28th July 2.30 - 3.30pm - Haldon Forest Park Book
BRITISH NORDIC WALKING 10 STEPS TRAINING COURSE
NORDIC FOREST FITNESS CLASS
Improve your health by attending the Nordic Forest Fitness class at Haldon Forest Park on Mondays from 12.45 - 2pm.
The first part of the class is dedicated to walking the forest trails for 55 minutes. With interval training, raise your heart rate safely and effectively and build your fitness over time. The walking element of the class is then followed by 20 minutes of strength and resistance training using hand weights, bands, and other equipment - all set amongst the trees!
Coaching is provided by Fiona Swan, a British Nordic Walking instructor, Personal Trainer and member of UK Coaching. Fiona is also qualified in GP exercise referral.
Attend regularly and see improvements to your cardiovascular fitness and overall body strength.
For Fiona's Coast and Countryside and Dartmoor walks, please see here.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
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Nordic walking poles - Leki poles are available to use in my classes
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Comfortable layered clothing-suitable for the weather, slim gloves wintertime
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Flexible-soled shoes, either walking shoes or trainers
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Waterproofs, both jacket and trousers for longer walks (ideally breathable)
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A slim rucksac is ideal, enabling your shoulders and arms to swing freely, supporting the Nordic technique
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Water and light snacks
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Any medication you need
NORDIC WALKING POLES
Differ from trekking poles as they have specially designed gloves, which are left and right-handed. The actual poles are identical.
To Nordic walk effectively, poles need to be correctly sized for your height, so that they are 'planted' in the correct position of 45 degrees. This allows you to push downwards and backward, to propel yourself forwards. This increases upper body engagement and walking speed.
On hard surfaces, such as cycle trails, add an angled removable rubber ‘paw’, to the tip to allow for traction.
Advice on Nordic walking poles is given as part of Fiona's classes. Please note with the absence of the glove trekking poles cannot be used for Nordic walking. See the glove & paws in the picture.
