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:

Kirkhill
Aberdeen Woods
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
OS Grid Reference: NJ 854 114

How to get there: If driving from Inverurie or Kintore on the A96, Kirkhill is sign posted on your left, approx. 2.5 km after the Blackburn roundabout.

Type of Event:

recreational, active and guided

Date:

05/01/2008 - 08/31/2008

In June Wed 6.30-8pm; Fri 10-12 noon, until 20 June. There will be no further walks from then until 11 August. From 11 August, there will be a Wed 6-8pm walk in Kirkhill.

Time:

various

Age Group:

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:

Kirkhill 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