Learn Nordic WalkingYou only get the full benefits of Nordic Walking if you use the right technique. Our training is based on the International Nordic Walking Federation (INWA). Their ten step teaching method helps you develop a highly effective, sportive and safe walking style. We cover this curriculum in four hours of training - delivered in two courses (or you can take private lessons):
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Level One: Foundation CourseThis 2-hours course introduces you to fitness walking and helps you prevent damaging your body through bad technique. The Foundation Course is mandatory if you like to join our Group Walks.
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Costs: £45 (pole-hire included). If you repeat the course (after a break) you only pay £30.
Meeting point: Studland Road/High Lane, Hanwell, West London - see map Schedule Foundation Course (one session of 2 hours):
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Level Two: Optimizer CourseIn additional 2 hours, you will fine-tune your Nordic Walking technique, so that you can achieve increased fitness benefits. You can choose after a few weeks of practice whether you like to join this course.
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Costs: £40, pole-hire included. If you repeat the course (after a break) you only pay £25.
Meeting point: Studland Road/High Lane, Hanwell, West London - see map Schedule Optimizer Course (one session of 2 hours).
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Regular Private LessonsFor people who cannot join our Group Walks and Courses based on scheduling issues - or because they would like additional walks to train harder.
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Private Lessons for health goalsFor people who would like to use Nordic Walking to support them with a health challenge, such as illnesses, surgery or rehab.
Andrea has a wealth of experience teaching people with specific goals or health issues. She has undergone continuous professional development to provide Nordic Walking training to people living with Parkinson's disease. As an experienced life coach and Tai Chi teacher, she can also support her clients with mental coaching, breathing exercises and meditation practices. Costs: Once we understand your needs, we will make a suggestion of how we can work together (private lessons, private walks, possibly additional mind-body coaching).
Carers are always welcome to participate in our private lessons free of charge. |
Please contact us before you buy poles, so that you get the size and type right. You will need dedicated Nordic Walking poles with the typical gloves/sleeves. These will enable the 'push-back' motions that give you a full-body workout. Trekking or Walking poles are different (heavier handles with ribbons) and cannot be used for our sportive way of walking.
You can borrow poles for the course and your first few walks. After this, you will need to buy your own poles to join the group. We have Covid-19 measures in place to keep our poles clean and safe. |
Basic walking technique
1. Posture, Upper Body Dynamics and Footwork
Basic pole technique 3. Place
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Foundation Course:
We focus on the first 5 steps. If you are able to do these, you are Nordic walking in a high impact and safe way, and you may join our walks. You will have found a smooth, relaxed way to propel yourself forward, using most of your muscle, while avoiding straining your joints. |
Advanced Pole technique (high speed/sportive walking)
6. Extend fully
Advanced Foot work and Upper Body Dynamics 8. Optimize your footwork
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Optimizer Course:
We revisit the first 5 steps, and then work on steps 6-10. When you use these advanced methods of Nordic walking, you engage more muscles. This burns more calories and kick-starts your metabolism. It also opens your chest and boosts the circulation the whole way down your spine, bringing oxygen and nutrients to the discs and vertebrae. |