We will be walking with unique Nordic poles on our beautiful local trails. This creative walking technique originated in Norway and is now very popular across Europe. It boosts your cardio, plus the benefit of providing a full-body strength workout using 85 to 90% of the muscles you activate. The special poles are adjustable, shorter than ski or trekking poles, and secured with hand straps that allow you to propel forward. The poles and hand straps are helpful for stability and preventing falls. So anyone can do this! The unique walking technique requires a small learning curve that I will spend the time teaching to everyone.
The instructor will hold a training class at the beginning of each session. Below are the trails for each week where we will meet.
April 9: J. Harry Rich Trail
April 23: The Throne
April 30: Groton Town Forest - Dead River Rd, Ames Pond Rd
May 7: Fitch's Bridge Ice Line Trail
May 14: Sawtell Conservation area
May 21: Indian Rock Trail
** CLASS REQUIREMENT: It is required that you purchase a set of Nordic Walking poles. I suggest poles that are adjustable for height as this is key for optimal setup. Some adjust in three parts and I don't recommend them. Just a simple adjustment in the middle is good. I bought mine on Amazon and did NOT spend top dollar on them! The brand I have is FIZAN, but any that you can find that suit your budget is fine. Our first class will require you to have them in hand so we can get adjusted and learn how to use them before a trail trip. **
My name is Gail Holland and I have had a long career in Computer Technology, and many years in prison outreach with young girls and women in MCI Framingham and South Middlesex. I am married with one daughter and now have a 2 1/2 year old granddaughter! I have lived in Pepperell for a long stretch and love biking, rebounding, strength training, walking and just about anything that keeps me in motion!! My favorite place to be is in nature, among the trees and especially along the rivers and ponds nearby.
I've been using the Nordic Walking approach for my own health for the past 3+ years. I have cervical stenosis and at the time I began this adventure I also had intermittent vertigo. It was the perfect fix for getting my posture straightened up and neck and back muscles strong.... Walking quite a bit faster than my normal pace boosted my heart rate and lung capacity! A great benefit! I hope you'll join me in discovering new pathways!
Gail Holland
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