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A weekly gentle pace nordic wellness class at Kingston Lacy in Wimborne with a qualified instructor.
A weekly Nordic walking workout at Kingston Lacy in Wimborne with a qualified instructor.
This group exercise class is designed to help the elderly improve physical fitness, strength, and balance. The exercises within the class are progressed slowly according to your abilities, and within the same group people normally progress at different rates. The exercises are specifically developed to help you feel steadier on your feet and improve your confidence in getting around on your own. The classes are also great social events! 60 minutes of exercise followed by 30 mins tea, coffee an...
Level 3: 3-4 miles, fields and hills, quicker pace and possible stiles. Intermediate walks, ideal for those with good walking fitness and able to complete 60-90mins with minimal stops. Under 18’s may attend but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Booking not required, but please register for free health walks before your first your first walk at: https://www.sasp.co.uk/forms/view/health-walks-registration-form Somerset Health Walks may be cancelled due to Health Walk Leader availabi...
Level 2: 2 - 2.5 miles, tracks and some hills or moderate pace. Ideal for those looking to develop their walking fitness and able to complete 45-60 mins with minimal stops. Level 3: 3-4 miles, fields and hills, quicker pace and possible stiles. Intermediate walks, ideal for those with good walking fitness and able to complete 60-90mins with minimal stops. Under 18’s may attend but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Booking not required, but please register for free health walks befo...
Ride roughly 1 and 1/2 hours - route changeable due to riders and weather conditions. All abilities welcome
The Strollers Health Walk is a highly social and supportive session, perfect for improving your health and fitness. If you find the pace a bit challenging, you can join the 10.15am Striders Group, a slightly faster option. Who is it for?This session is ideal for: Those looking to build up to longer or more vigorous walks. Individuals with health concerns who want to take the first steps toward improved fitness. The Benefits:Many of our members have already experienced fantastic results,...
For those of our members (and their partners/carers as appropriate) with mild Parkinson's symptoms, this is a gentle and safe way to improve posture, functional movement and confidence when walking. No pressure here to walk further or faster than you feel comfortable with. This leisurely walk lasts up to an hour, and includes exercises that help with flexibility, balance and strength.
Join our Guided Nordic Walk around the ancient Forest. Walks are led by our team of experienced Forestry England Volunteers. Our walks are suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels, who have completed a NWUK Learn to Walk Course and are comfortable walking for the full 90 minutes. Please sign up at least 2 hours before the advertised start time so that we can ensure one of our volunteer leaders will be there. Please note that walks may be cancelled at short notice, full refunds will b...
Our Wellbeing classes are gentler Nordic walking sessions, suitable for those gradually building their fitness levels, or with injuries or medical conditions that require a more gradual approach to improved health and fitness. For those who will benefit, this class can include gentle balance, strength and breathing exercises, and individual rest periods are incorporated when required. This session is about an hour. Poles Provided Wear footwear suitable for outdoor walking and clothes to matc...