Nordic Walking is an exiting new outdoor walking technique using specially designed walking poles.

For the general exerciser Nordic Walking burns on average 20% more calories than normal walking at the same speed, plus most people find it more comfortable.

Nordic Walking is suitable for everyone as each individual establishes their own pace. It is the perfect aerobic partner for Pilates, utilising core muscles, whilst correcting gait and providing aerobic activity.

FACTS

• Exercises your whole body
• Muscles most actively involved are the backs of the arms, the rear part of the shoulders, the large pectoral muscles and the broad back muscles.
• Significantly releases pain and muscle tension in the neck and shoulder region.
• Strengthens the spine and reduces back pain by increasing rotation of the spine in every stride.
• Can reduce symptoms of repetitive strain injury
• Reduces the load on knees and other joints
• Strengthens the bones of the lower and upper body and can combat the effects of osteoporosis

How classes are run

Everyone must first attend a 2 hr workshop. After this the client can buy their own poles and continue the exercise on their own, join a small group class or attend a course to establish good technique.

Introductory 2 hour workshop	£15 per person (for groups of 4 or more)
Private workshop	£60
2 persons workshop	£30 per person
3 persons workshop	£20 per person

Once an introductory class has been taken:

Course of 5, 1 hour classes for 4 or more people	£60 (to be paid in advance)
Turn up on the day	£15 per person
Private	£50
2 persons	£25 per person
3 persons	£16.50 per person

Use of Nordic Walking poles is included in the above prices.

If you are interested in attending an introductory workshop it is quite nice to get together a group of four and we can arrange a time and date to suit you. Regular group classes generally take place in Richmond Park on Thursday mornings and some Sundays. Please call and check before coming along.

Course Schedule

Introductory workshops

Last Sunday of every month	Richmond Park, Roehampton Gate	9am-11am

If you are interested in joining one of the above groups please book your class at Pilates Plus. Once there are 4 people booked you will be asked for payment and the class will be confirmed.

All introductory workshops must be booked and paid for in advance. Refunds will only be made if 48hrs notice is given or if class is cancelled by the instructor.

Continuing classes

If following the introductory workshops there are enough people interested in attending a regular class they will be held on the following dates.

I would obviously like to accommodate as many people as possible, so if these times don't suit you, please state your preference and if it suits everyone better I will endeavour where possible to re arrange. Like wise if you would like an introductory workshop on a different day please do let me know and I will see what the possibilities are.

Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions (remembering that layers are best). A small rucksack or belt for mobile phones and water are all that are needed. Trainers are advised as footwear, but please do not wear MBT trainers.

For the purchase of poles or Nordic Walking accessories please visit our shop