Book Training at Haldon Forest Park
Learn to Nordic Walk at Haldon Forest Park
WELCOME TO NORDIC WALKING 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.
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.​
Learn to Nordic walk
To make a start, learn the technique by attending training using the British Nordic Walking - INWA 10 Steps Training Method. This can be done via a group course or a personal 1 to 1 session at Haldon Forest Park or another location. ​Leki Nordic walking poles are provided for all training sessions.
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CLASSES & WALKS
Nordic Forest Fitness - at Haldon Forest Park
​Improve your health and fitness with a weekly 'Forest Fitness' class at beautiful Haldon Forest Park. Along with exceptional views, the forest features specifically signposted 2.5, 4, and 5 km Nordic walking trails. The clear, wide paths are ideal for Nordic Walking.
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The class runs on Mondays 12.45- 2 pm and involves 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 strength and resistance training. All set within the trees.
"At 250M above sea level, with plenty of hills and fresh air, you could say it's the perfect outdoor gym!"
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​With parking, a cafe, and toilet facilities, Haldon Forest is a great place to get away from it all and keep fit and well outdoors.
Dartmoor, Coast and Countryside walks
Benefits of Nordic walking
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Effective aerobic exercise
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Uses all muscle groups and tones the upper body
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Great for 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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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, personal trainer, and Level 4 exercise instructor for Lower Back Pain. Fiona is enhanced DBS checked, fully insured, and a member of CIMSPA, the Charted Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity, UK Coaching, British Nordic Walking and Mountain Training.
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NORDIC WALKING
NORDIC WALKING AT HALDON
PILATES AT HALDON
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.
