Nordic Walking

Want to get fit and healthy in the woods? Come and join us on this series of walks throughout 2010. Nordic Walking is a very popular activity in Scandinavia when there is no snow!

Burn 20% more calories than in normal walking. When Nordic walking you use your legs, your arms, the rear part of your shoulders, and your chest and back muscles. Using more muscles in Nordic Walking means on average you burn 20% more calories than in normal walking at the same walking speed* ,but that's not all: Although you are using more muscles and doing more exercise, the effort is spread across your whole body and, therefore, Nordic Walking can actually feel easier and less tiring than normal walking!*

*Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 73 (3), 296-300. September 2002

Come and try the benefits for yourself. Over the next six weeks, you will learn the technique, while enjoying a social walk in the outdoors. All levels of physical ability are catered for under the guidance of trained Nordic UK Leaders.

Discounts available for Children and 50+ or if using own poles

• Price includes tuition and pole hire.
• Additional weekend walks, details and prices on request.(min 4 people)
• Group walks can also be arranged for groups of 6 or more

ALL SESSIONS MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE – Meeting Point CAR PARKS unless stated

	Bennachie Centre Walks	Westhill Town Walks	Banchory Area Walks	Stonehaven Area Walks	Kirkhill Forest Walks	Countesswell Woods Walks
Monday	09.30 - 11.30 weekly	19.00 - 20.30 weekly
Tuesday	No Walks	No Walks	No Walks	No walks	No Walks	No Walks
Wednesday			From 9.30am phone for meeting point and dates
Thursday				From 9.30am phone for meeting point and dates
Friday					From 9.30am phone for meeting point and dates	From 9.30am phone for meeting point and dates
Saturday	No Walks	No Walks	No Walks	No Walks	No Walks	No Walks
Sunday	10.30 - 12.00 (low level & Beginners) 12.30 - 16.00 (mid level) Dates available are 24/01, 21/02, 21/03, 24/04, 16/05 and 06/06

Further information and booking form contact:

Angela McMillan, Health & Fitness Coordinator

Tel 07884 276979 or email angela.mcmillan@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
af_mcmillan@yahoo.co.uk