Walk 5 - Power of the Poles Session 2
- DATE: Saturday 20 August 2022
- TIME: 11.30am
- START LOCATION: Sports Fields, Taro Leisure Centre, Petersfield
- WHAT3WORDS/GRID REF: ///huddling.postage.sank ; SU766235
- DISTANCE: 2 mile
- DURATION: 1 hour 30
Ever fancied trying out Nordic Walking? Now here’s your chance. Sign up to this session to explore the correct movement and technique using strapless Nordic walking poles. Experience the benefits of being lighter and faster on your feet, reducing pressure on joints, engagement of core and an upper body workout. This session is identical to Walk 5 (so please DON’T book into both) but does go together with Walk 38, where you will have the opportunity to put your new-found skills into practice out on a walk.
Walk Key
Walk Pace
Moderate
Walk Grade
Mainly flat walking, on paths with good surfaces
No Dogs
Min age 14 yrs
Walk Leader
Sue Holdway is a retired teacher who took up Nordic Walking in 2019 as a safe, social, welcoming and friendly way to become more physically active. She has experienced the benefits of Nordic Walking first hand – no longer suffering from knee pain, losing three stone in weight, feeling fitter, reducing her blood pressure medication, having more energy, gained confidence and a renewed enthusiasm for life. Her aim as an instructor is to spread the word of the fantastic benefits of Nordic Walking, to help people become more active, mobile and enjoy being out in our beautiful countryside, along with the social side which enhances total well-being. Find out more about Sue here
