Private Lessons and Private WalksIf you cannot come to our Foundation Course or Group walks, we are happy to offer Private Lessons and Walks in the Hanwell area.
The private lessons cover the same basic exercises as the Foundation course, but we can gear the teaching to a speed and intensity level that suits you. The goal is that you get the full benefits of Nordic Walking through using the right technique, so we will cover: posture, pole placement and push back, walking rhythm, upper body dynamic and foot work. Usually, people need at least two private lessons to achieve a good Nordic Walking Foundation. Once you have reached the learning goals of our Foundation Course, you also will be invited to our group walks. |
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 (with ribbons) can't be used for this 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. |
Level One: Foundation Course
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Level Two: Optimizer Course
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Private Lessons - customised to your needs
We offer private lessons to get you started with Nordic Walking or to improve your technique:
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1. Posture
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Foundation Course:
We focus on the first 5 steps. If you put them together, you are Nordic walking and can 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. We also take a glance at the other steps, specially step 8: the swing forward and step 10: body rotation. |
6. Extend fully
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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. |