INWA instructors are now offering classes in Ipswich and surrounding areas.
Nordic Walking is a simple, effective and natural activity. And it is a fun, sociable way to achieve an outdoor fitness session, instead of going into a gym.
Exel Nordic poles will be provided for the classes. To participate in our classes you will be required to fill out a short health questionnaire.
Beginners course
This consists of 4, 1.5 hours weekly classes. Max of 8 participants.
This course takes you through the skills you need to master in order to exercise at the Health and Fitness Levels.
It includes how to develop speed, increase exercise intensity and to develop up hill and downhill technique.
The course includes:
- Coaching with equipment (poles)
- Warm up and cooling down stretches,
- Practising of the Nordic Walking technique
- Feedback on performance.
Lessons 1 and 2 introduces you to the sport, demonstrates the technique and gets you going.
By the completion of these classes you will be at the Health Level.
Lessons 3 and 4 refines the basic techniques and focuses on the full body workout. These classes will take you up to the Fitness Level. At the end of this class you put it all together and show your technique.
Each class will include a warm up, coaching, walks to practise the technique and finishing with a cool down.
The classes are held in parks in Ipswich where there are asphalt paths and grass. I suggest footwear should be trainers with a good tread, with some support in the heel and lateral support to accommodate the long stride in Nordic Walking.
Clothing should be layered and on the cool side. With 40% more calories being burned, things warm up quickly.
Group classes
Four session course: 1.5 hour (max 8 people) £45
Personal training
After completing the Beginners course you can join a class for an improvers sessions to enable you to check on your technique.
Join a class for extra tuition: £6 per class subject to max group (Use of poles not included)
One-to-one Personal training
Booked individually and subject to availability:
£75 for 3 x 1.5 hours classes (Use of Exel Nordic Walking Pro Trainer poles)
Groups of 2 and 3 subject to availability:
£45 for 3 x 1.5 hours classes
Regular Fitness Walks
Participants put together with others to arrange their walks or can be led.
This allows participants to meet and enjoy a pre-organised fitness walk.