Nordic Walking; fitness, fun and fresh air!
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Every Monday

10am -Push the Pace Nordic Fitness Walk - Suitable for the more advanced walker.

11.15am - Gentle Nordic Walking - Suitable for those who want a gentle Nordic Walking which is also suitable for beginners.

 

£3.00 per session - meeting at The Marquee on the Manor Lawn, Ulverscroft Manor, Priory Lane, Ulverscroft, Leicestershire, LE67 9PH - tuition and equipment provided. Please use the carpark at the end of the Manor Lawn.

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 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.
 

Categories:
Outdoor activities
Exercise and fitness classes
Sports clubs and groups
Mental health support
Connecting with nature
Connecting with others
Getting active
Mental health
Services for older people
Social prescribing
Service access criteria:

Getting more active, making friends, reduce isolation.

Additional needs catered for:
Vision impairment friendly
Hearing impairment friendly
Wheelchair accessible
Learning difficulty friendly
Physical disability friendly
Dementia friendly
active, elderly,reduce isolation,fun, friendly,inclusive
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