White Peak Nordic Walking

26/07/2025

On holiday in Finland, country where Nordic Walking started. Finally the poles are used in Koli National Park😃

Nordic Walking UK
WALX
Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival

05/04/2025

Did you know 💬 Nordic walking can lower blood pressure and resting heart rate while improving quality of life.

A review of 16 clinical trials found that Nordic walking improves oxygen uptake, blood pressure, exercise capacity, and HR at rest.

Even outperforming brisk walking in many areas! 🏆

It's a proven form of preventative health that fits into everyday life:

🦯 Easy to start
💜 Protective for the heart
💪 Helps with endurance
🙂 Boosts wellbeing

It’s also shown to improve life quality for people managing conditions like hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and coronary artery disease.

Have you tried Nordic walking yet? Or thinking about giving it a go? Drop a 👋 in the comments!

16/01/2025

We had a lovely Nordic walk today from Thorpe.
Please contact me if you would like some more information about the walks I do.

Why Try Nordic Walking? 👀

Looking for a full-body workout that’s gentle on your joints, boosts your fitness, and gets you outdoors? 🌿

Nordic Walking is the perfect choice! Here’s why:

1️⃣ Full-Body Workout: Engage your arms, legs, and core for a complete workout while walking.

2️⃣ Burn More Calories: Nordic Walking can burn up to 46% more calories than regular walking! 🔥

3️⃣ Low-Impact Exercise: Perfect for all fitness levels, reducing stress on your joints and muscles.

4️⃣ Boosts Mental Wellbeing: Walking in nature has been shown to improve mood and reduce stress levels.

5️⃣ Improved Posture & Balance: Strengthen your core and improve posture with every step.

Ready to get started? Join a Power of Poles Intro Course and discover the benefits of Nordic Walking today! 🙌

📍 Find your local session at nordicwalking.co.uk/find-walks.

05/05/2024

Sign up now if you would like to know more about Nordic Walking.

Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival

**FREE WEBINAR**
Wedneday 15th May 7pm

If you are keen to find out more about NORDIC WALKING then why not join experts Martin Christie and Gill Stewart as they share their knowledge and passion on this FREE webinar.

This 1 hour session will answer all your questions and make sure you get the full benefit of walking with two poles! Including how to access the correct tuition, adapting the technique for the results you want and making sure you have the right poles for you.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86468927019?pwd=dG14ZFpOVFpXRkRNVEVQOFYwYnlkQT09

26/04/2024

Some pictures of recent Nordic walks

Nordic Walking UK
WALX

23/04/2024

The Power of Poles taster on Sunday 28th April is now fully booked.
Wednesday 1st May at 2pm is a new date for this Power of Poles taster followed by a gentle walk using poles. Meet at 1.45pm in Ilam National Trust car park.
Book by using the link: https://exercise-anywhere.com/event/303699-Power-of-Poles-taster,-followed-by-a-gentle-walk

10/04/2024

There is a Power of Poles taster followed by a Nordic Walk on Sunday 28th April, starting at 10am in Ilam. Only 3 places left.
Book by using the link:
https://exercise-anywhere.com/event/298186-Power-of-Poles-taster,-followed-by-a-gentle-walk

Meet at the National Trust car park.

***STAFFORDSHIRE DAY: THREE WEEKS TO GO***

There are three great walks on Staffordshire Day (Wednesday 1st May) as part of the Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival.

Enjoy a one-mile meander with the mayor in Leek, discover The Seven Wonders of The Roaches, and finish off with a walk and a free drink at The Stafford Arms in Bagnall!

Find out more about these and the other 40+ walks in the programme at https://staffsmoorlandswalkingfestival.co.uk/

Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival Staffordshire Moorlands Tourism Staffordshire Moorlands District Council Staffordshire County Council

19/02/2024

There is also an evening Nordic walk on Thursday 2nd May

We're adding walks to the Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival website all the time.

Just added a White Peak Nordic Walking (the photo is courtesy of them) session in the marvellous setting of Ilam Hall, check it out here: https://staffsmoorlandswalkingfestival.co.uk/sun-28-apr

Janneke, thank you for supporting the festival. Keep an eye out for more folks.


















Enjoy Staffs
Staffordshire Moorlands Tourism

13/01/2024

A belated thank you for the birthday wishes you have send me.
The evening was very special thanks to the staff at Sound of Silence - Serengeti

21/11/2023

Please contact me if you’re interested in doing a Power of Poles course.

DID YOU KNOW...?

📸 Milton Keynes Nordic Walking

10/06/2023

We are not the only Nordic walkers who like a hill😃

Our Nordic Walking instructors do LOVE a hill!

Why?

Well, walking uphill increases your heart rate, elevates your breathing rate, boosts calorie burning, and activates your hamstring and glute muscles (called the posterior chain), as well as your lower leg muscles - so you really get a good workout.

But the great thing about using Nordic Walking poles whilst you walk uphill is that you can really feel the benefit of the poles. Walking uphill with poles will generally feel easier than without. And that's because your body weight is supported by the poles, taking pressure off of the joints.

Or by adapting your technique slightly, you can actually work harder!

Well done to Nordic Walking Brockenhurst, Parks and Pathways Nordic Walking, Nordic Walking Watford, and Mercian Fitness & Nordic Walking for adding in some hills this week for their groups. Your walkers will thank you... maybe not today or tomorrow but they will thank you 😀