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NWUK-NORDIC WALKING FOR FITNESS
What is Nordic Walking?
Nordic walking is defined as fitness walking with specialist poles providing enhanced use of the upper body & increase in length of stride whilst exercising . Using specific techniques originally used by cross country skiers as a way of getting ski fit in the summer . Nordic walking is form of activity that improves health , wellbeing & quality of life & which can also be used for enhancing sports performance & conditioning for a wide range of sports including running, rowing, kayaking, cross training & skiing. Nordic walking is suitable for everyone from exercise referral schemes, cardiac rehabilitation to sports conditioning and ultimate sports.
Benefits -Low impact aerobic cross training method of total body workout -Increased sporting performance -aerobic and musculature conditioning - Weight loss -Developed co ordination & motor skill movement patterns - Suitable for all age groups - Burns 46% more calories than normal walking without poles -Uses 90% of all skeletal muscles in the body -Improves physical & mental wellbeing
What do I need? -Nordic walking poles(can hire for fee from Body coach fitness) -Appropriate weather proof clothing & foot wear - Yourself & the great outdoors "green spaces"
Sports Performance & Conditioning Nordic walking can be tailored to specific sports with an increase in intensity & using progressive techniques and forms of training such as running, skipping bounding & skating & incorporating hilly terrain & interval/fartlek training to increase difficulty levels .Especially good as an alternative form of endurance training for runners and also ultimate sports athletes & cross training & rowing. Especially good for rehabilitation from sports injuries in its low impact form.
Health & Wellbeing-Weight loss
Nordic walking is recommended by BHF (British heart foundation) as a low impact gentle & unintimidating form of exercise using full body movement and has been proven to help prevent & treat people with health conditions such as back, neck & shoulder pain, osteoarthritis & osteoporosis , diabetes type 2 , stress & anxiety , obesity& high blood pressure as well as improving general physical & mental health & wellbeing.
 4 Week Beginners -"Learn to Nordic Walk" Programme Learn the fundamentals of Nordic walking techniques and how to master this unique form of exercise in a structured teaching programme. It includes understanding & analysing gait & co ordination , mastering pole handgrips & use of pole straps, pole angles whilst walking over differing terrains and understanding how to modify progression in technique , distance, speed & intensity to increase effort levels if necessary . Recommended starter package for anyone who has never Nordic walked before & wants to achieve the maximum potential in their Nordic walking training sessions.
Taster Session Half hour taster session for £5.00 per person to see if Nordic walking is for you. Money will be refunded on purchase of any Nordic walking " training package". Please contact Sharon Clare your NWUK Nordic walking instructor for further details on prices & location on 07875086760 or Sharon@bodycoachfitness.com.
Power Walking! Power walking is a style of walking which is performed at a steady pace , and without poles (although hand weights can be held for resistance). It consists of pronounced arm movements and brisk footsteps, and requires little more than comfortable attire, proper walking shoes and a love for the great outdoors and nature. It is an effective way of managing weight loss and efficient at burning calories . Body coach fitness offers power walking sessions with a qualified health walking instructor. Please contact Sharon Clare on 07875086760 or Sharon@bodycoachfitness.com for details on location , prices and for more information.
Walk Thotics-Customised Orthotics
Ensure you are biomechanically efficient when walking and gain the full benefits of Nordic/Power Walking with a customised Walk-Thotic orthotic. Go to following link:- https://www.fit-thotics.co.uk/affiliate-area/walk-thotic/ref/5/ for professional customised orthotics designed for you!
Love Parks Week UK-(Friday 24th July -Sunday 2nd August 2015)! Raising awareness of the importance of parks and open spaces -Love Parks Week (Friday 24th July -Sunday 2nd august 2015) is a platform for thousands of people to join forces in the UK in the largest celebration of green spaces. Over 1.4 million people have taken part in events in the past , during Love Parks Week 2015 and we want a lot more people to join the movement. Look out for local promotions nearer the time & Body coach fitness outdoor fitness events and get involved!
Health Walks!
Sharon is a local Health Champion for Live Well Suffolk who support the local walking for health scheme
"Stepping out in Suffolk" Walking for health encourage more people to become more physically active in their local
communities .
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