Starting your Nordic Walking adventure begins with our comprehensive Beginners Workshop. This is your first stride towards mastering the basics of this rewarding outdoor activity. Throughout the workshop, we aim to equip you with the fundamental techniques of Nordic Walking, ensuring you can confidently participate and enjoy this low-impact full-body workout.
In addition to building up your knowledge, the workshop also allows us to gauge your comfort level and skills, so we can recommend the best group for you to join afterwards. We believe that each walker should feel comfortable and included, regardless of their pace. The goal here is to avoid any concerns about being left behind or potentially slowing down others in the group.
The workshop is designed as an enjoyable and supportive space to help you get started with Nordic Walking. So, don't worry, we're here to guide you every step of the way on your new Nordic Walking journey.
Come out meet people have a giggle and oops you’ve exercised in nature…there is also space if you need to be quiet we cater for all.
About Nordic Walking and it’s Benefits…
Nordic walking, an outdoor activity that enhances regular walking with the use of specially designed poles, offers a multitude of benefits for people of all ages and fitness levels. Here are some key benefits of Nordic walking:
1. Full Body Workout: Unlike regular walking, Nordic walking involves the use of poles, engaging the upper body muscles along with the legs, providing a full-body workout. This increases muscle strength and endurance in the arms, shoulders, chest, and abdominal muscles.
2. Increased Calorie Burn: By engaging more muscle groups, Nordic walking can increase calorie expenditure by about 20% more than regular walking, making it an efficient activity for weight management and cardiovascular health.
3. Improved Cardiovascular Fitness: It is an effective aerobic exercise that helps improve heart and lung function, reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and stroke.
4. Reduced Impact on Joints: The poles used in Nordic walking provide support and can help reduce the impact on knees, hips, and the lower back, making it a suitable exercise for those with joint concerns or arthritis.Its especially good for those about to or have had a new hip or knee.
5. Enhanced Balance and Stability: The use of poles aids in improving balance and stability, which is particularly beneficial for older adults or those with balance issues.
6. Mental Health Benefits: Being an outdoor activity, it provides an opportunity to be in nature, which has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, improving overall mental well-being.
7. Social Activity: Nordic walking can be done in groups, making it a social activity that can help build a sense of community and belonging, further contributing to emotional health.
8. Versatility: It can be practiced in various settings, from city parks to countryside trails, and can be adapted to fit any fitness level, making it a versatile exercise option.
Overall, Nordic walking is a comprehensive exercise that combines physical activity with the enjoyment of the outdoors, offering significant benefits for both physical and mental health.
Please note we also offer 1:1 sessions and we have funding for a Beginners Workshop & 5 x 1 hr walks for the Falmouth & Penryn Surgeries (other areas refer via a social prescriber with their own funding) We also have an Unpaid Carers/ Bereaved Unpaid Carers Group.