Get Nordic Fit!
Want to try something new this Autumn and keep active outdoors throughout the winter? Why not give Nordic walking a go?
Fiona Swan, Nordic Walking UK Instructor is offering a free 45 minute taster sessions at Haldon Forest, and other locations across Devon. The next dates for these free sessions at Haldon are 12 May at 11.45am and 30 May at 11.30am. People need to book these sessions - find out more details at www.nordicwalkingdevon.co.uk
For people who want to sign up to regular walks Fiona runs regular fitness walks at Haldon as well as some other locations. For details call Fiona on 01626 890120, 07531 729383 or e mail fiona@nordicwalkingdevon.co.uk or visit www.nordicwalkingdevon.co.uk
For a full walks programme and regular e-mail updates contact fiona@nordicwalkingdevon.co.uk Please reserve your space for all walks by contacting Fiona prior to the event.
Benefits of Nordic Walking
* Tones the upper and lower body at the same time
* Uses 90% of the skeletal muscles
* Burns up to 46% more calories than ordinary walking
* Reduces the pressure on knees and joints
* Great for the heart and lungs
* Ideal for neck, shoulder and back problems
* Poles propel the walker along, making it easier to move faster than normal without feeling the effort
* It is one of the most effective cross training techniques for athletes and sportspeople who require ultimate cardiovascular and endurance conditioning
Nordic Walking is one of the most complete forms of exercise that you can do. Effective, affordable and fun!
How to get there:
Nordic Walking starts at Various - Haldon main car park or Mamhead car park in Haldon Forest Park. Exeter is the nearest town or village.
Meet at the main car park at Haldon Forest Gateway. (Right hand side on entrance).
Travelling by car turn off the A38 at Exeter Racecourse and follow the signs for Haldon Forest Park. The Haldon Gateway Car Park is sign-posted further along the road on the left.
OS Grid Reference: SX884849
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
What's on in Haldon Forest Park
May
- Fun in the Forest Saturday 31 March 2012 to Friday 29 June 2012
- Nordic Walking Saturday 12 May 2012
Saturday 19 May 2012
Saturday 2 June 2012
Saturday 16 June 2012
Saturday 30 June 2012
Wednesday 16 May 2012
Wednesday 30 May 2012
Wednesday 27 June 2012
June
- Fun in the Forest Saturday 31 March 2012 to Friday 29 June 2012
- Nordic Walking Saturday 12 May 2012
Saturday 19 May 2012
Saturday 2 June 2012
Saturday 16 June 2012
Saturday 30 June 2012
Wednesday 16 May 2012
Wednesday 30 May 2012
Wednesday 27 June 2012
July
- Mamhead Nightjar Evening Tuesday 10 July 2012
Monday 23 July 2012
