TASTER EVENT - Nordic Walking for those affected by cancer.
Beginners Taster Event | Wednesday September 10th at 10.00am
FREE to cancer network members | Bucklers Forest
Come and meet Ruth Aaron of Berkshire Nordic Walking, who will help you understand how nordic walking helps you with your wellbeing and health.
She 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.
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 - Buckler's Park Community Hub - to begin your walk.
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!
You will be introduced 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.
Sessions are fun and very social. The sessions encourage you to leave feeling full of energy, less stressed and sleeping better.The 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
Parking: FREE
Please contact the Cancer Support Network if you have any queries.
T : 01344 304404
E : Vickie.Randall@involve.community
