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Check out this this link, http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/8011219.stm to find out more. See if you can spot me! BBC COUNTRYFILE - Sunday 26th April 2009
Presenters Julia and Matt went out with a group of Nordic Walkers on the South Downs to explore why this activity is one of the fastest growing fitness techniques in the Country. Their Instructor Raija Kuisma taught them how the poles ensure you work the whole body, yet help to propel you along which makes it feel easier!
Wai Ming Loh, a physiotherapist and NWUK Instructor, explained the benefits of the technique whilst a first timer exclaimed that although she had her doubts to start with, she was pleasantly surprised at how effective and enjoyable it was!
The Mail on Sunday 7/2/10
It's sociable and fun!
Walk by yourself, or walk with friends, even if you have different fitness levels; Nordic Walking is one of the most sociable and effective exercise techniques around.
It's a whole body exercise
Using 90% of your muscles, works your upper and lower body at the same time, strengthening your back, legs and arms, and reducing neck and shoulder tension - all this while improving the health of your heart and lungs.
Burn more calories
As you use more muscles, you burn more calories. Calorie consumption during Nordic walking is between 20% and 46% more than during normal walking.
Less effort!
Poles propel the walker along, making it easier to move faster than normal without feeling the effort.
Improve your fitness level
Intensity is determined by upper body effort so you can now walk at the same speed as your family and friends while exercising at your optimal level. Improve the efficiency of your heart, lungs and muscles.
Less stress on your joints, reduce tension in muscles.
The increased use of the upper body reduces the load on your knees and other joints. This allows you to exercise with much more comfort than normal walking or jogging. Nordic Walking increases the rotation of the spine and strengthens the spinal discs and the large muscles of the back that pull down the shoulder blades. This may help reduce back, neck and shoulder tension. Squeezing and releasing the grip through the stride strengthens the muscles of the wrist. This can reduce symptoms of RSI (repetitive stress injury).
Nordic Walking is easy to stick to
With Nordic Walking intensity determined by upper body effort, you can now walk at the same speed as your family and friends while exercising at your optimal level. Enjoy being able to share Nordic Walking with others; it makes you more likely to stick to your exercise programme and you get all the fresh air benefits of being outside as well.
Anyone can do it.
It is one of the most effective cross training techniques for athletes and sportspeople who require ultimate cardiovascular and endurance.
Enjoy the great outdoors!
You can do Nordic Walking in all weathers and enjoy being out in the fresh air. It combines exercise with the nature which has been proven to boost mood.
Become part of a growing exercise revolution!
Many thousands have tried Nordic Walking and as a result took it up as a regular health and fitness activity, the activity is growing fast and once you've tried it you will never want to walk without poles again. Why not give it a go in 2009? You'll walk away from mental stress while reducing pressure on your joints.
How much does it cost?
Induction - £5
£30 for a block of 6 sessions
What do I need to wear?
Suitable clothes for the weather conditions, layer up when it’s cold, protect yourself when it's hot with hats and suncream.
Thin gloves in winter as opposed to thick, as they make it more difficult to put the straps on.
Walking shoes or Trail shoes, preferably waterproof with a good grip as opposed to walking boots as they can restrict the ankle movement.
Can I just turn up?
If you would like to have a go and learn the technique before going on the walk please contact me on 07860478409 or e-mail: sam@coreconcept.org.uk
Do I need Poles?
I supply you with the poles until you wish to purchase your own.
How far do we walk?
We walk for about one hour which equates to around 3 miles. Both walks have inclines and declines.
