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Nordic Walking is BACK for the 2008 Spring Season-and-We are announcing THREE SESSIONS! 
   
Walking has never been so much fun! Nordic Walking that is! (Picture cross country skiing without the snow - and cold). It’s invigorating, fun, and best of all, easy to learn. Nordic Walking is for everyone! Nordic Walking burns up to 40% more calories than walking alone, is a low-impact, whole-body activity that improves cardiovascular fitness, exercises upper body and leg muscles for toning and endurance and is as easy as walking! Nordic Walking can also be combined with jogging and running for more rigorous workouts—but let’s get the basics down first…

Kathy will be co-teaching with Sheri Rohr. Both Sheri and Kathy are Exel® Certified Nordic Walking Instructors.

Monday Evenings, 5:30-6:30, Mar 31 - Apr 21, 2008 …Hudson, MA.
Fee is $60 and includes rental of poles. First class of session is an introductory class. Ongoing sessions will be held, weather and participation contingent, through the summer. Walks will be held at various locations in Hudson.

Saturday Mornings, 10:30-Noon, Mar 29 - Apr 19, 2008 …Hudson and Clinton, MA.
Fee is $60 and includes rental of poles. Fee is $10 per class for those who have their own poles. Session is for Nordic Walkers with previous experience. Walks will be held at various locations in Hudson and at The Wachusett Reservoir in Clinton. Classes will be ongoing after this initial session.

Saturday Mornings, 10:30-Noon, Apr 26 - May 17, 2008 …Wachusett Reservoir, Sterling, and Clinton, MA.
Class is $70 and sign-ups are through Sterling Park and Recreation Department. First class of session will be 1 1/2 hours.

To register for a Nordic Walking session, call Kathy at 978-562-0377, or call Sheri at 978-365-5673.

For information about purchasing Nordic Walking Poles by Exel®, contact Kathy.
 

Custom Nordic Walking Classes
Kathy and Sheri offer corporate classes and specialty sessions. Please contact Kathy at 978-562-0377 or call Sheri 978-365-5673 to discuss the opportunities.

I recently became certified in Nordic Walking, the most popular sport in Scandinavia, and a hot new fitness trend here in The US. Nordic Walking uses ski poles, similar to those used for cross country skiing, but can be done on all surfaces in all seasons.

Nordic Walking is fun and easy to learn, but burns up to 40% more calories than traditional walking due to the upper body work done with the poles. The workout can be adjusted to fit all fitness levels, and even the fittest of walkers will enjoy this new challenge. Research studies have shown that Nordic Walking is less impact than traditional walking due to the three point stance with the poles, yet using the poles allows a much faster walking pace than usual, if desired. Boredom is never a problem, as the walker is continually working on technique and pace. For more information on Nordic Walking Classes beginning fall of 2007, contact me at kathy@personalbestpersonaltraining.com