Nordic walking - Excellent way to stay fit!

  TRIAL WALKs  are usually conducted in Kings Park - Contact me to join in!   click here!

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