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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Everyday Pole Walking versus Nordic WalkingNordic Walking is a sportive way of pushing yourself forwards with your poles, which gives you a great workout. However, you may have different needs for using poles: Achieving more safety when walking or shifting some weight off your hips and knees into your arms. We call this Everyday Pole Walking or Trekking. If you have balance problem, are anxious about slippery terrain, or plan a mountain trip on steep, rough ground, you might want to use two poles. This is safer and healthier on the body than using one walking stick. The way you use your poles in Trekking versus Nordic Walking is very different. We teach both styles, but for Trekking/Everyday Pole walking, we do not run courses (private lessons only). |
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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Who can participate:
Costs: £48 (pole-hire included). For people who like to repeat the course: £38.
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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Who can participate:
Costs: £48, pole-hire included. For people who like to repeat the course: £38.
Meeting point: Studland Road/High Lane, Hanwell, West London - see map Schedule Optimizer Course (one session of 2 hours).
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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. |