Nordic
Walking

New early bird Walk
6.30 to 7.30am.
First Monday of the month
April to October
the May sessionwill be on 30th April (as first Monday is 7th May and that's a Bank Holiday)
Free to Woodland Trust members

...at Heartwood Forest, Sandridge, St Albans, Herts. (see Heartwood Forest Blog)
Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm prompt till 2pm.

Just £8 per one hour session with Robin Oakley, expert Nordic Walking UK qualified leader (fully insured and first aid trained!) You can attend both sessions (in the same week) for just £12.00.

Meet at the NEW Heartwood Forest car park, it's well signposted on the left as you leave Sandridge on the B651 going towards Wheathampstead. (Just past Tara's Retreat care home, postcode AL4 9DQ).

A fun, no sweat, session for all ages and levels. With all the safety and sociability of a group.

FRIDAYS 1 pm prompt please, duration approx an hour
WEDNESDAYS 1 pm prompt please, duration approx an hour

Poles are supplied, walking shoes are best but a walking boot is fine. Trainers are OK too, just no open toed shoes (or high heels)! It can get muddy (when wet) so overtrousers are good if you have to dash back to a smart office. On top, a shirt, fleece and thin indcheater (raincoat) should suffice. Some walkers bring water but it's not essential.

Please email me first if attending.
For more information / enquiries please click here (to email) or call/text on 0777 1807 068

The boring bit: if attending you need to complete the linked PAR-Q form. It's a PDF and just 50k.

...in Rickmansworth for Three Rivers Council
Nordic Walking with Xatho around Rickmansworth see page six here

...to suit you I also run one to one sessions to meet your needs at only £30 per hour

For more details please click here (to email) or call/text on 0777 1807 068

Robin Oakley Testimonials

Nordic Walking Background

Nordic Walking is an enhancement of ordinary walking – it makes something we can all do…. twice as effective!

Nordic Walking uses poles to in order to add two major benefits to walking

The use of poles means the upper body muscles are used as well as the legs
The poles help to propel the walker along – this means he/she works harder than usual yet the support given by the poles makes it feel easier!

Nordic Walking with Xatho Nordic Walking is a specific fitness technique and is not to be confused with trekking, hill walking or trail running as the poles are not planted in front of the walker/runner but in a specific way that increases the use of the upper body. It can be done by anybody, anywhere and does not require expensive equipment or clothing.

Nordic Walking is the fastest growing fitness activity in the world and is used by individuals, personal trainers, health clubs, physiotherapists, doctors and health promoters because it is highly effective, affordable and FUN!

Nordic Walking technique MUST be learnt correctly if the participant is to get the most out of the activity – the full Health technique that ensures the whole body works efficiently is only taught by NWUK qualified Instructors.

Benefits

Nordic Walking is unique in that it provides benefits for everybody from those with medical problems to the super fit.

Whatever age, fitness level or goal, - Nordic Walking is suitable, effective and enjoyable.

Physical Benefits

Tones the upper and lower body at the same time
Uses 90% of the skeletal muscles
Burns up to 46% more calories than ordinary walking
Reduces the pressure on knees and joints
Great for the Heart and Lungs
Ideal for neck, shoulder and back problems
Poles propel the walker along, making it easier to move faster then normal without feeling the effort.
It is one of the most effective cross training techniques for athletes and sports people who require ultimate cardiovascular and endurance conditioning.

Other Benefits

Can be done anywhere – no need for hills, country paths or even snow!
It appeals to all ages and fitness levels.
No need to wear special exercise clothing
It’s very sociable; participants can chat as they go!
It is easy to learn and to keep up.
It combines exercise with the nature which has been proven to boost mood.

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