Dorothea and Tom Bassett are accredited NW trainers.
They lead Nordic walking groups in Canning Vale and Kings Park.
Anyone wanting to come along for a free trial walk, contact us to arrange a suitable time!
Lately, we have started walking in earnest with our poles again!
A very beneficial form of exercise, born in the snow-bound northern hemisphere and now taking Europe by storm, has now come to Western Australia.
Nordic walking is rhythmic walking with specially designed poles attracts the attention of traditional walkers in Perth.
Originating in Finland in the 1930s Nordic walking involves strolling with a special technique and swinging the arms, using purpose-designed poles with wrist attachments. It can be done on grass, on the beach, on bike paths, or even on bush tracks. The poles have adaptable tips for different conditions.
Nordic walking burns about 400 calories per hour, compared with 280 calories for traditional walking – involving 90 percent of the body’s muscles. It encourages better breathing and good posture, incorporating resistance training without the jarring of knees and other joints.
Nordic walking provides a whole-body workout for people needing more vigorous exercise than strolling, or for those who have a medical condition that precludes jogging. It is suitable for all ages.
It is such a nice way of moving forward, swiftly with speed and sensation, that really all muscles in the body are engaged.
- The breathing increases, and the heartbeat rises, but not uncomfortably.
Because of the wonderful even, synchronized Cross Crawl pattern, which the body automatically and easily assumes during this activity one feels empowered to walk longer, faster, and further with less perceived effort.
While burning away the calories and strengthening the whole body core, the legs, and upper body muscles it really is a great way of getting fit and building up endurance.
A One-on-one teaching session fee is $50.-pp
If you want to lend out poles for further walks, it’s $10 .
A new pair will cost you $150, or a bit more, depending on the model and make – they last you for a lifetime:-)
They are fitted to your personal height.
The only thing that needs replacing after a year or so is the pair of rubber feet, we sell those as well.
Join us if you live locally, or if not, you may find yourself a trainer in your area. Visit Nordicwalkingaustralia.com .au