​Enjoy the forest with a weekly fitness walk at Haldon Forest Park. Walk the 2.5, 4, and 5K Nordic walking trails. ​

The class includes 50 minutes of Nordic fitness walking (to raise the heart rate, followed by 20 minutes of functional fitness (strength, agility & balance) training - all set within the trees.  

Advice on raising your heart rate, safely and effectively, is given, along with ongoing tuition to encourage effective Nordic walking technique. ​At certain hills, optional shuttle runs are included, enabling you to raise your heart rate and work at your own level.

 

The class also includes some strength, agility, and balance training using 1 to 3K weights and resistance bands. Group warm-up and stretches at the start and finish. 

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Participants may also like to set their own fitness goals, such as building muscle mass, improving cardiovascular fitness. Group support and motivation are essential components of the class.  

 

The class is run by Fiona Swan, who is a fully qualified personal trainer with a particular interest in exercise for older people and functional fitness.   

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The current Nordic Forest Fitness programme runs from:

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​Mon 24th Nov - 22nd Dec 12.45 - 2 pm (5 weeks ) Cost £40. (If the term has already started, pay for the remaining weeks at £8 a session) ​PAYG £10, ​Pole hire £2 

 

Mon 5th Jan - 9th Feb 12.45 - 2 pm (6 weeks ) Cost £48. ​​​​

PAYG £10, ​Pole hire £2 

To reserve a place, please contact Fiona for details.  

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If you're new to Nordic walking and need to learn the technique, please see my next training dates. ​