Nordic Walking for Health and Fitness
Want to get fit and healthy in the woods. Come and join us on a series of walks. 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! If you prefer, you can just come along and walk.
How to get there:
Countesswells
Aberdeen Woods
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
OS Grid Reference: NJ 870 040
How to get there:
If driving on the A93, take the unclassified road north at the junction at Bieldside church, turn right at the T-junction then first left and the forest car park at sign posted on your left, approx. 200m from the T-junction.
If driving on the A944, turn south along the unclassified road at the Kingswells roundabout,and approx. 1.5 km from the roundabout the forest car park is sign posted on your right.
| Type of Event: |
| recreational, active and guided |
| Date: |
| 06/04/2008 - 08/31/2008 |
| 04/06/2008 - 31/08/2008 ; In June Wed 10-11am; Thurs 6.30-8.00pm, until 20 June. There will be no further walks from then until 11 August.; From 11 August, there will be a Thurs 6.30-8pm and a Fri 10am- 12 noon walk in Countesswells. |
| Time: |
| Various |
| Age Group: |
| Suitable for all ages |
| Cost of Event: |
| First session FREE, thereafter Poles can be purchased from £20 OR £3.00 per session or £15.00 per block 6 weeks. No charge for just walking! |
| Meeting Place: |
| Meet at Countesswells Car Park |
| Clothing Required: |
| Suitable outdoor wear |
| Booking Required: |
| Booking essential, contact Angela McMillan on 07920 283495 or angela.mcmillan@aberdeenshire.gov.uk |
| Dogs Allowed: |
| Yes |
Contact:
|
Liz Wallace
01466 794161
e-mail: liz.wallace@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |