Learn Nordic Walking

With The Suffolk School of Nordic Walking

Nordic Walking courses have proved extemely popular at The Coddenham Centre since their hugely succesful introduction and follow up tasters and courses in 2019. The Coddenham Centre now has a resident British Nordic Walking qualified instructor and a comprehensive set of Nordic Walking training options.

Advantages of Nordic Walking

• Uses up to 90% of the skeletal muscles
• A whole body exercise, toning both the upper and lower body
• Reduces the pressure on knees and joints
• Improves aerobic fitness exercising both the  heart and lungs
• Burns nearly 50% more calories than ordinary walking
• It is one of the most effective cardiovascular and endurance conditioning cross training techniques for athletes and sports people

Other Benefits

• It can be done anywhere you can walk!
• No specialised clothing is required
• It is as sociable as you wish it to be
• It can benefit all ages and fitness levels.
• It is easy to learn with correct instruction and even easier to keep up after that.

British Nordic Walking

We are now working with British Nordic Walking,  the UK body affiliated to the International Nordic Walking Federation (INWA), using their ‘Ten Step’™ approach the Suffolk School of Nordic Walking provide a sound basis for all participants to enjoy all of the benefits of Nordic Walking.