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Here at NORDIC WALKING WATFORD, were a friendly group of keen walkers who enjoy both the mental and physical benefits of our guided walks, led by Lead Instructor Tracy. We provide Nordic walking TECHNIQUE COURSES and a program of regular GROUP WALKS around the Watford area.We also have SPECIAL INTEREST walks, team CHALLENGE EVENTS, and Nordic Walking TRIPS AWAY!Our varied Nordic Walking programme helps you to create new long-term habits and we will encourage you to implement a new routine to help focus on your wellbeing. And, if you enjoy being sociable, youll fit right in!Youll always be safe with our Walk Leaders, who have been trained specifically to ensure your safety whilst out walking. They are all first aid trained too.Many of our regular Nordic Walks finish with a cup of tea at a cafe or a pint at a pub.So why not join our friendly group of Nordic Walkers to get fit, and maybe even make some new friends along the way too! Simply click on the JOIN NORDIC WALKING WATFORD button below to start your journey with us!

 

What is Nordic Walking?NORDIC WALKING is a full-body workout that provides fast results. Unlike when trekking or rambling, Nordic Walking poles are planted behind you in order to propel you along. This engages the upper body and makes you feel lighter on your feet, which has four major advantages.

• You use 90% of your major muscles so your upper body gets toned as well as your legs and backside!
• You can burn 2040% extra calories by using the poles - this can really help with weight loss
• It takes the pressure off your knees and joints and is great for back and neck problems
• You can get the most out of even a fairly short walk!

However, in order to gain the maximum benefits from Nordic Walking, it is essential that you learn the correct technique from a qualified Instructor.

The initial step in your Nordic Walking journey with us is to join one of our technique training sessions and you have two options.The POWER OF POLES INDUCTION SESSION is delivered over two sessions of 1 hour each on consecutive weeks, and is totally unique in that it explores the use of both strapless and Nordic walking poles to aid the user gain the best technique and results! This course will introduce you to the wonderful world of Nordic walking a fun, sociable, and affordable way to improve your health and fitness.An alternative option is to join our POWER OF POLES: ARMCHAIR TO ACTIVE programme. Our unique 6-week programme is designed to encourage those who are INACTIVE to get ACTIVE by Nordic Walking! Regular and brisk walking is shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer, such as bladder, breast, and colon cancer as well as boost mental health.With this weekly course, we build on technique, distance, and pace and have created an easy-to-follow programme with extra support and motivation from our instructors along the way.The course consists of:

• Six 1-hour instructor-led walks
• Nordic Walking Tuition
• Guidance on improving pace and distance
• Weekly training plan
• Motivational hints, tips, and factsheets
• Advice on buying the right poles for you
• New friendships!

 Once you have completed an appropriate technique course, you will be able to join any of our GEAR 1 and GEAR 2 walks. You can also decide if you wish to complete POWER OF POLES SESSION 2, which is an optional 90-minute session incorporating the more advanced levels using strapped poles, which will enable you to book our GEAR 3 walks.Nordic Walking poles are provided FREE OF CHARGE for all of our POWER OF POLES COURSES. We provide up to 20 group fitness walks per week (at least one session every day) and a choice of 3 different paces. And also offer morning, evening and weekend walks - so we try to cater for everybody!We work in partnership with our local councils and provide four regular walks per week at specific locations (Monday afternoon at Rickmansworth Aquadrome, Tuesday morning at Cassiobury Park, Wednesday morning at Chorleywood House, and Friday morning at Leavesden Country Park).The rest of our meeting venues move around the Watford area - Kings Langley, Croxley Green, Cassiobury Park, Bricket Wood, Aldenham, etc. We find that this adds variety and interest to the walks in terms of terrain, a mix of people, and the countryside.Please do contact us if you have any further questions or require further advice and we will be happy to help.