Chase Nordic Walking

The simple answer – yes it can. But to know why we need to look at it in a little bit more detail. Any exercise that raises your heart rate is good for you. It is giving your heart muscle a workout and it helps to burn more calories which is essential for losing or […]

A good posture is essential for maintaining healthy bones, joints and muscles. As this is an area that a few of our walkers are working on, we thought some handy hints, tips and reminders would be helpful. Watch your posture change as you read this… ✅Never slouch when sitting in a chair. Push your bottom to the […]

As most of you know it’s not just me that leads our walks. Kath has been a walk leader with Chase Nordic Walking for some time now and we thought you might just want to know a little bit more about her… Kath has always loved the outdoors and walking due to her love of […]

One of our accredited walk leaders is Diane Jones who we first met in November 2016 after she joined in on a Taster session. Diane’s main concern, having completed the taster session, was whether she would be able to keep up with everyone, but her determination to succeed led to her walking with Simon on […]

Do you want to take the first steps toward a better life? Why not register with us and find out more about the world of Nordic Walking. It’s free, there is no contract and no obligation. Just an opportunity to find out what we are all about. You can choose to do a taster session […]

85-year-old actress Sheila Hancock took up Nordic Walking to prepare for her new role in the film ‘Edie’, a moving story about an octogenarian who embarks on a mission to embrace her new freedom and climb a Scottish mountain following the death of her overbearing husband. https://www.irishnews.com/arts/2018/06/04/news/sheila-hancock-85-i-enjoyed-the-feeling-of-my-body-becoming-young-again–1340442/

Many of you may be familiar with Liz Earle and her amazing skincare range, but did you know she is a fan of Nordic Walking? Liz suffers from neck and back problems and finds the technique of Nordic Walking has helped her ease tensions in these areas as well as a whole host of other […]

If you are curious about Nordic Walking and want to know about the health benefits, take a look at the NHS Nordic Walking info page (Yes that’s right – Nordic walking is recommended by the NHS). When properly used, the poles take the weight off the knees and lower body joints – this makes you […]

Do you want to start a fitness programme but need something that is at a slightly more gentle pace? Our Well Being and Conditioning classes could be just what you are looking for. We take these small classes at a more relaxed pace so that we can focus on your more specific health and fitness […]

If you are feeling lonely and want to make more friends, feel stiff and lack energy or struggle to get out of your chair; then join in on one of our Well Being and Conditioning walks. You don’t need to have had Nordic Walking training; we will teach you and you can take the walk […]