Nordic Walking

Want to get fit and healthy in the woods? Come and join us on this series of walks throughout 2011. Nordic Walking is a very popular activity in Scandinavia when there is no snow!

Burn 20% more calories than in normal walking. When Nordic walking you use your legs, your arms, the rear part of your shoulders, and your chest and back muscles. Using more muscles in Nordic Walking means on average you burn 20% more calories than in normal walking at the same walking speed* ,but that's not all: Although you are using more muscles and doing more exercise, the effort is spread across your whole body and, therefore, Nordic Walking can actually feel easier and less tiring than normal walking!*

*Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 73 (3), 296-300. September 2002

Come and try the benefits for yourself. Over the next six weeks, you will learn the technique, while enjoying a social walk in the outdoors. All levels of physical ability are catered for under the guidance of trained Nordic UK Leaders.

Discounts available for Children, Adults 50+, if using own poles or if you block book sessions.

• Price includes tuition and pole hire.
• Additional weekend walks, details and prices on request.(min 4 people)
• Indivdual sessions (One to one) - Costs £24 per session (1-2 hours).
• Group sessions - Group walks can also be arranged for groups of 6 or more (1-2 hours). Cost £5 or £3.50 concession*

ALL SESSIONS MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE – Meeting Point CAR PARKS unless stated

To book a place download the booking form and send the completed form to Fiona Murray at Gordon House:

• Booking form 2011 (pdf 228kb)

IFor further information on Nordic Walkling please contact the Health and Fitness Coordinator, Angela McMillan on:

Tel: 07884 276979

Email: angela.mcmillan@aberdeenshire.gov.uk or af_mcmillan@yahoo.co.uk