Nordic Walking is a year-round activity that is not only a ton of fun to experience, but it also takes us out into nature, giving us the opportunity to enjoy all the amazing pathway systems that Calgary has to offer.

Nordic Walking burns up to 46% more calories than standard walking, activates the core and sculpts arms and shoulders. In fact, Nordic walking uses 90 percent of your muscles—especially those underused upper body muscles and contributes to great posture and improved balance. The smooth rhythmic action of walking presents a distraction from everyday concerns and lifts your mood. It is also a terrific way to stay active with all members of the family, young and old alike. It is an all-in-one energizing, mood boosting, cardio and muscle building fitness activity for all ages and abilities.

Register for one session, or all four. In our first class we will discuss the benefits of walking with Nordic Walking fitness poles, the differences between fitness poles and hiking poles, and how to set their height to obtain optimal results when walking with them. We will then take them to the street and learn the “plant, push, and propel” technique that makes this activity such a great full body, cardio workout.

The following three classes in the month, we will review the technique, build on the skills learnt in the the first session, and include upper body, lower body, and core strength training moves fused with agility, mobility, and flexibility activities.

Move your fitness class outdoors and work out in Mother Nature’s playground! Everything is right there for your use and enjoyment. We incorporate trees, park benches, playground equipment, hill’s, and steps with our own body weight to increase the benefits of Nordic walking even further.

All ages (+18) and fitness levels welcome! Nordic walking poles are provided for use in class and are sanitized prior to use. Grab your workout buddies or come make new ones!

Give Nordic Walking a try and experience the benefits for yourself!

Your Fearless Leader, Lorene

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