Here at Nordic Walking Northampton (378DOWN) we offer comprehensive Nordic Walking Training to learn the INWA Accredited 10 Step method that is deemed to be the best & in depth Training available. This is usually done over 2x1.5 hour lessons on 2 seperate days. Pole hire is included. Once you have learned the technique you can then come on any of my guided walks or you can walk with any other walking group. I have classes on every day and we cover distances from 1 mile to 13 miles. Nordic Walking is a low impact activity that is accessible to all ages 8-80, all shapes, sizes & fitness levels. It is such a sociable activity & because you use the poles to propel you forward you have more energy to have a good chat whilst walking. It will improve your posture, your fitness & will help you to lose weight & keep it off as it uses 95% of your muscles so it burns up to 46% more calories than walking without poles, it's actually on par with jogging but without all the pressure on your joints.