NORDIC WALKING AT KILLRUDDERY
 Contact Dairine at 086 1936861 or email: dnuttall@eircom.net

What is Nordic Walking?
Nordic Walking uses specially designed poles to enhance your natural walking experience.  With a technique that is similar to the upper body action of classic cross country skiing, Nordic Walking becomes a genuinely whole body exercise that can be enjoyed at many levels, from walking for health to athletic Nordic running.  More than 10 million people globally enjoy this outdoor activity all year round.

How will it benefit my body?
Nordic Walking combines the simplicity and accessibility of walking with simultaneous core and upper body conditioning similar to Nordic skiing.  The result is a full body workout, which means that you:

• burn up to 46% more calories compared to walking without poles
• release tension in the neck and shoulders
• improve your posture and gait
• strengthen your back and abdominal muscles
• reduce the  impact on the joints

And because Nordic Walking doesn’t feel like hard work you’ll be happy to walk further and for longer

“In 6 months I lost a stone, waved goodbye to the bingo wings, rediscovered my waistline and I definitely have less cellulite, even my husband said my bum was smaller”
Nordic Walking Mum of two

“Sitting at my computer all day kills my back. After my evening nordic walking class, I’ve really relaxed, its like a massage for my neck and shoulders and I sleep so much better”
Nordic Walking Site Manager

Is it for me?
Nordic Walking is a very accessible activity and something that can be shared by people of different fitness levels.  It’s an ideal activity for people who haven’t exercised for a while or who dislike traditional sports or gym activities.  An injured person can use the poles to support and guide, working to improve fitness as part of their rehabilitation. Athletes can use Nordic Walking for cross training and incorporate Nordic running.  Community groups find it a sociable way to keep fit.  If you’d like to shed a few pounds, then Nordic Walking is an enjoyable way to do this.  It’s great for fitness enthusiasts who like to try new things.  Whatever your age from 8 to 80+, you’ll probably enjoy discovering the benefits of Nordic Walking that improve your quality of life.

Walking at Kilruddery
Group classes take place in the fields and woods of this lovely estate.  While Nordic Walking can be done on most surfaces, open  parkland is the ultimate surface for learning the technique and this is what is used here.  Class routes are varied to give participants views of the house and gardens and up over the towns of Bray and Greystones.  Classes last an hour and a quarter and people can learn the technique alongside those who have had some classes and all can exercise together.  They are a very sociable way to keep fit and also a good way to get to know other people who enjoy exercising outdoors. All that is needed is a pair of runners (waterproof if possible) and loose weatherproof clothing  and  poles will be supplied.  Classes are held at the weekends and during the week by arrangement.  As the weather improves, additional classes will be added so contact Dairine at 086 1936861 or dnuttall@eircom.net.  Dairine is a qualified Nordic Walking Instructor (Inernational Nordic Walking Association) and a keen hillwalker  and would be delighted to help others learn and enjoy this activity.

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