NORDIC WALKING NEWS ITEM

Nordic Walk in Thurrock, East of England

TUESDAY, 30 JANUARY 2007

Nordic Walking is a great outdoor activity that's suitable for everyone and, in fact, because the use of the poles reduces the load on the knees and other joints, it can actually be a preferable method of taking exercise and keeping fit.

The basic technique isn't complicated - as you stride with your left foot you bring your right arm and pole forward and vice-versa, meaning that your torso is constantly swinging from one side to the other.

Part of the sport's popularity is the health benefits in can produce. It can help to improve your endurance, strengthen and tone the muscles in the upper body, arms, legs and bottom and release muscle tension in the neck and shoulders. It also provides an excellent cardiovascular workout. Use of the poles means that you consume about 20% more calories than when walking normally and if you combine this with the effects of walking faster, you can actually burn up 46% more energy than usual.

The best part of Nordic Walking is that it's fun, you excercise in the fresh air and you can do it as part of a group - why not give it a try!

Courses commence during the first week in February and run for 6 weeks at the times shown below. Sessions are 1 hour in duration.

Tuesday 4th February 2007 @ 6pm
Thursday 6th February 2007 @ 7pm

Fees £30 for Centre Members - £35 for non-members

Don't forget that an annual membership of the Fitness Centre costs just £16 and entitles members to reduced rates for Centre activities.

Visit www.palmers.ac.uk for more information.

Source:
www.thebestof.co.uk

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