Nordic Walking - join us for gentle and fun outdoor exercise!

Nordic Walking for those affected by cancer.

Beginners/Intermediate Course | September 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22 - Programme 25

Wednesday mornings 10.00am | FREE to cancer network members | Venue TBA

Following the success of our previous events, we are delighted to offer our 25th Nordic Walking Programme with Ruth Aaron of Berkshire Nordic Walking, who will be working with us to deliver a wellbeing and health focussed event.

Ruth will be taking you on a gentle journey of discovery in the fresh air through beautiful scenery with others who have been affected by cancer. As we move into the Autumn this is a good way to motivate and exercise your self to get out and meet others.

We are keen to encourage new people to come along and would welcome any enquiries if you have questions. You can email Vickie for more information.

You will meet at a designated point to begin your walk.

The venue will be announced asap but it will be local to Wokingham or Bracknell.

You will be asked to complete/update a medical form to ensure that it is an activity that is suitable for you.

You can get an idea of how it works from this video on Instagram.

A s previous attendees have described it 'Nordic Walking - a ramble with sticks followed by coffee, cake and laughter!'

If you've never tried it before, don't worry, the poles give you more stability and we cater for all abilities. Come along and give it a try.

Come and explore the wonderful world of Nordic Walking!

We are excited to be able to offer you this programme which is funded by the Berkshire Community Foundation, this enables us to offer this amazing course free to our members. Please get in touch for the discount code.

On our Beginners/Intermediate course, we will introduce you to the Nordic Walking Technique which utilises 90% of the body’s major muscles, burning up to 40% more calories than normal walking whilst reducing the pressure off your knees, back and hips.

Most importantly all our sessions are fun and very social. You are very likely to leave our sessions full of energy, less stressed and sleeping better. Each session will start with a warm up, followed by technique work and 1.5 –2.5 mile walk, ending with a cool down and stretches. We look forward to welcoming you. We always aim to chat afterwards and enjoy getting to know each other.

Your qualified instructor, Ruth Aaron, has worked in Sport, Health, Fitness and Public Health for more than 20 years including 10 years teaching Nordic Walking in Berkshire. Ruth is passionate about the role physical activity has to play in mental and physical health, she loves introducing the many benefits of exercising in the Great Outdoors to all ages, backgrounds and fitness levels from the complete beginner, to those with medical conditions to the elite athlete.

Ruth is a Loughborough graduate, an Athletics Coach, American College of Sports Medicine ‘Health & Fitness Specialist’, GP Exercise Referral Instructor.

Ruth Aaron E: ruthaaron24@googlemail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/berkshirenordicwalking

If you are part of the Cancer Support Network please contact us for your discount code to access the event FREE.

Parking: Usually Free.

Please contact the Cancer Support Network if you have any queries.

T : 01344 304404

E : Vickie.Randall@involve.community

The Cancer Support Network has been established to support people living in and around the Bracknell and Wokingham areas of Berkshire that are affected by cancer.

We are a community support cancer focused charity, offering a range of services.

Meeting other people with similar experiences can be invaluable. Self-help and support groups offer a chance for people to talk to others and come together to share experiences and concerns.

www.involve.community/cancer

Ruth Aaron is your instructor.