​Enjoy a weekly fitness class at Haldon Forest Park, using the scenic 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.  

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Advice is given on raising your heart rate, safely and effectively, 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 strength, agility, and balance training using 1 to 3K weights and resistance bands, along with a group warm-up and stretches.​

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Participants may set their own fitness goals, such as building muscle mass and improving cardiovascular fitness.

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Group support and motivation are essential components of the class.  

 

Run by Fiona Swan, Nordic walking instructor & personal trainer with training in exercise for older people and functional fitness.   

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The current Nordic Forest Fitness programmes run from:

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​Mon 16th March - 30th March, 12.45 - 2 pm (3 weeks). Cost £24. ​​​​

PAYG £10, ​Pole hire £2.

Mon 20th April - 18th May, 12.45 - 2 pm (4 weeks). Cost £32. ​​​​

PAYG £10, ​Pole hire £2.

 

To book, contact Fiona  

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