Book Training at Haldon Forest Park
Welcome to Nordic Walking Devon
Nordic Walking in Devon
Nordic walking is an effective way to improve your health and fitness, and Devon's coast and countryside are an inspirational backdrop for this wonderful activity. Nordic walking Devon is run by Fiona Swan, who has been teaching Nordic walking at Haldon Forest Park for over a decade. As a walking guide and hill and moorland leader, Fiona hosts a variety of walks across Devon and Dartmoor.
What is Nordic walking?
Nordic walking is a technique that uses two poles to propel yourself forward. Engaging all of the main muscle groups, it's an effective way to improve cardiovascular fitness, maintain muscle mass, and support strong bones. Nordic walking is easy to learn (it requires tuition and practice!) and is suitable for all fitness levels.​
About Fiona Swan
Fiona has trained as a Nordic walking instructor with British Nordic Walking and Nordic Walking UK. She's also a qualified Hill and Moorland Leader and hosts a variety of walks across Devon and Dartmoor.
Fiona is DBS checked, fully insured, a member of British Nordic Walking, CIMSPA (the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity), and Mountain Training.
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Fiona
GET STARTED
Learn to Nordic walk
To make a start, learn the full technique by attending training using the British Nordic Walking - INWA 10 Steps Training Method at Haldon Forest Park. Or have a private 1 to 1 session. ​
Leki Nordic walking poles are provided for all training sessions.
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Benefits of Nordic walking
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Effective aerobic exercise
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Uses all muscle groups and improves upper body strength
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Improves posture
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Reduces pressure on the lower body - ideal if you have lower back, hip, knee, or ankle issues.
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Walk faster, and hills feel easier!
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Outdoors and sociable
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CLASSES & WALKS
Nordic Forest Fitness - at Haldon Forest Park
​Improve your wellbeing with a weekly 'Forest Fitness' class at Haldon Forest Park. With exceptional views, the forest has specifically signposted 2.5, 4, and 5K Nordic walking trails, which are ideal for Nordic Walking. ​
The class runs on Mondays, 12.45- 2 pm, and includes 50 minutes of Nordic fitness walking (to raise the heart rate, making good use of the forest's many hills) followed by 20 minutes of functional fitness (strength, agility & balance) training - all set within the trees.
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NORDIC WALKING
NORDIC WALKING AT HALDON
PILATES CLASSES & PERSONAL TRAINING
WHAT IS NORDIC WALKING?
Originating from Finland in the 1930's Nordic walking is an activity that engages the upper body as well as the legs. By using poles to propel yourself along you walk faster and feel lighter.
The correct placement of the pole, combined with the rhythmic nature of Nordic walking, also helps to improve the range of movement around joints, posture, and balance.
Done correctly, Nordic walking is a full body workout, burning 20 - 40% more calories than ordinary walking.
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Public Health England recommends Nordic walking as a way to improve overall fitness and meet the guidelines for health.
