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NORDIC WALKING, FREE Taster
Friday 6
th
January 9am – 10am
Followed by a 5 week beginner’s course.
Clare Castle Country Park
Nordic walking turns ordinary walking
into an effective fitness workout using specially
designed poles. It’s outdoors, sociable, fun and
works your whole body
•
Improves posture
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Relieves neck, shoulder and back pain
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Helps lose weight
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Tones your waist and upper body
Please book as there are limited spaces:
Contact: Mary Tweed 07931 580 648 or
mary@nordicwalkingeastanglia.co.uk
Tel: 01359 231344
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Take a walk on the wild side
Over the last few months, an increasing number of Clare resi-
dents have been sporting poles whilst out walking, particularly
in the Country Park. Far from being walking aids, the poles
signify that these active people are early adopters of the UK’s
fastest growing sport. Nordic Walking.
Nordic Walking derives from cross country skiing and is an effec-
tive total body workout that can be enjoyed by anyone regard-
less of age, gender, or size. If you walk you can Nordic Walk.
The correct use of poles switches on the large upper body
muscles, muscles which are often overlooked, thus increasing
cardio-vascular output; toning upper arms and waist; reducing
head and shoulder tension; improving posture; as well as in-
creasing the number of calories burned, thus aiding weight loss.
The poles also turn the participant into a four legged animal
which vastly reduces the impact on knees and hips, making this
a gentle, albeit effective, form of exercise.
Studies have proven a reduction in risk of type
2 diabetes, heart disease, and a lowering of
blood pressure by people who regularly en-
gage in Nordic Walking.
Mary Tweed of Norfolk Walking East Anglia,
teaches the internationally recognised ten step
technique programme over a series of six one
hour classes based in Clare Park. Participants
progress through the programme until they
have mastered the basics, at which point bal-
ance, strength and cardio-vascular exercises
are introduced. Classes are fun and sociable
and give walkers the opportunity to make the
most of exercising in fresh air. Mary supplies
poles, so walkers simply need to turn up wear-
ing comfortable clothes and a good pair of
walking shoes. If your New Year’s resolution is
to improve your health and fitness, then do
join the free taster session on 9am on Friday
6
th
January (booking essential).
To book, please visit the website :
www.nordicwalkingeastanglia.co.uk
or call
Mary on 07931 580 648