Put a spring into your step with Nordic Walking!

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Nordic Walking is the new craze and is one of the fastest growing fitness activities in the world. Over 10 million enthusiasts now regularly take part in what was originally developed in Finland in the 1930’s as a summer training exercise for cross-country skiers.

Until recently, few people had heard of Nordic Walking, but thanks to the word spreading about the health benefits, in the past year it has taken off and there are now an estimated 100,000 regular Nordic Walkers in the UK.

Here in East Lindsey Nordic Walking has also become a real hit too with a series of sessions organised across a variety of terrains. These sessions take place as follows:

• Monday 1pm Woodhall Spa Trail, meet at Sandy Lane end
• Tuesday 9:30am Witham Way Country Park Boston 
                1:30pm Westgate Wood Boston
• Wednesday 9:30 Hubbard Hills Car Park by the cafe, Louth
• Thursday 1:00pm Snipedales, Winceby
• Friday 0930 Westgate Wood, Boston

The sessions are supported by East Lindsey District Council and the Lincolnshire Sports Partnership to help people improve their health by becoming more active.

"The sessions have really taken off and more and more people are now recognising the benefits of taking regular exercise," said Nordic Walk Leader, Pete Wollard. "Nordic Walking is not simply a case of grabbing a pair of poles and walking with them. It requires the correct technique in order to get the whole body working and it is essential you learn this from a qualified Instructor who will ensure you get the full benefit and fastest possible results. The best thing is that the poles actually propel you along so it feels easier!"

The taster sessions Pete runs are all free and the great thing about Nordic Walking is that it uses all the major muscles in the body and can burn up to 20-40% more calories than ordinary walking.

Pete is inviting people to try a taster session for free at which point you can decide if it is for you, if so you can then book onto a four week technique course.

For further information, please contact Pete on 07967 214848 or visit http://your.nordicwalking.co.uk/pete_woollard. Alternatively, if you are a member of a group and are interested in trying Nordic Walking please give Pete a call and he may be able to offer other locations across the District.

Nordic Walking equipment is provided. All you need to take part are some good lightweight shoes or trainers with a flexible sole and a drink. So give it a go!