Try Nordic Walking
Comrie, set in the heart
of the scenic West Strathearn area of Perthshire provides an ideal place to try out nordic walking. This is one of the worlds fastest growing fitness sports. For those who can't make it to Comrie there are workshops on offer this year in Perth and Stirling.
Holiday breaks and one day workshops are available as well as regular classes.
So what is Nordic walking?
It is fitness walking using specially designed walking poles.
Nordic walking exercises the whole body using 90% of the muscles in the body.
The upper body gets a workout with the big muscles around the shoulders and neck being worked properly as well as the arms. Tension in these muscles is released and the spine is strengthened - this can help to ease back pain.
Originating in Finland – as a way for cross-country skiers to train in summer, Nordic walking has taken off all over Europe.
Part of the sport's popularity is due to the health benefits involved. These are considerably greater than those of normal walking.
As well as improving your endurance, strengthening and toning the muscles in the upper body, arms and legs, and releasing muscle tension in the neck and shoulders, Nordic walking also provides an excellent cardiovascular workout. You get your heart beating an average 5-17 times more per minute than normal walking.
Many of the benefits can be put down to the use of poles. These improve your posture and help you to walk faster, by propelling your body forward thus increasing the lengthof your stride.
Simply using poles means you consume about 20% more calories than
normal walking, and if you combine this with the effects of walking faster, you can actually burn up to 46% more energy than when you walk normally, according to some research.
For more information about Nordic walking, contact us or try Nordic Walking UK or Nordic Walking news
Fees
Nordic Walking Workshop Dates
Tutoring by Fran Loots who is an International Nordic Walking Association qualified instructor (INWA) and Level 2 fitness instructor.
Unless stated otherwise - 2012 workshops are run from Comrie
Check out the blog for up to date information
Saturday 10th March
Beginners workshop
From 1:00 - 4:00pm
£20 per person including use of poles
Book a place and pay here using PAYPAL. Download and email Booking Form to franloots at yahoo dot com. PLEASE CHECK SPACES AVAILABLE FIRST.
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Run for 5 weeks
From Crieff for one hour
£ 6 including use of poles
£25 if book for all 5 classes
Nordic Walking Holidays
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FEES
Workshops
Venue – Comrie and Crieff Perthshire
Dates & times: Variable and subject to demand.
Level 1 (Health - beginners) - 3 hours
Fee: £20 per person including use of poles if required.
Level 2 (Fitness & Sport - intermediate) - 3 hours
Fee: £15 per person including use of poles if required.
Private Tuition & Personal Training
Venues – Comrie/Crieff
Additional charges may apply if the instructor is required to travel to an alternative venue at the client's request.
Dates and times: By mutual arrangement.
1 or 2 people
£30 per hour including use of poles if required.
Note: This is a session fee not a per person fee.
3 or 4 people
£45 per hour including use of poles if required.
Note: This is a session fee not a per person fee.
5 or more people
Fee: £10.00 per hour per person including use of poles if required.
Workshops outside the Crieff/Comrie area
Private workshop can be arranged for groups throughout the Scotland.
Details and fees on application.
Please note: Fees are payable in advance and a booking form must be completed.
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Holiday breaks can be arranged for small groups ( minimum of 4). these can focus on nordic walking or mix nordic walking with longer hill days or even do some map reading. All can be tailored to the needs of your group. Accommodation is available locally witha range of options from bed and breakfast through to hotel and hostel. Eco camping is also avaialbe locally.
Contact franloots at yahoo dot com for more information
Accommodation
This years walking holidays use
locally available accommodation and ranges from ensuite rooms through to bunk rooms according
to your needs and pocket. Food is locally sourced as far as possible and by using and supporting local providers you are helping to sustain the local economy.
Galvelmore B&B
Close to the centre of Crieff, Galvelmore is a large Victorian house with comfortable spacious rooms and bathroom facilities.
Bedrooms have tea and coffee making facilities and colour televisions. There is also a charming lounge to relax in with library and log fire.
Galvelmore House is fully centrally heated, has a large garden to the rear with views to the hills.
The food is superb - local Scottish ingredients are used. David, who also works as a chef at Gleneagles Hotel, cooks meals to gourmet standard.
What does it look like?
Comrie Croft
Situated in a 200-year-old Scottish Farmstead with lots of character, just outside Comrie, Comrie Croft offers a simple, attractive, great value escape amongst the Scottish hills.
It is an independent hostel with private ensuite rooms from twin rooms through to six bedded bunk rooms. We will be staying in the smaller rooms.
You set right out of the door of Comrie Croft into walking country. Some of the walks will start from here.
Self catering facilities are available.
The Royal Hotel Comrie
If you are looking for a little luxury - this is the place to try. Situated in the centre of Comrie this hotel with a connection to Queen Victoria is the place to try.
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