As a INWA Nordic Walking Instructor Green Dragon Activities can now offer to you, Nordic Walking instruction and lessons. We can visit your area for group and individual sessions, or if you are visiting, staying nearby or simply passing through you are welcome to book a 2-3hr morning or afternoon taster session. Your session involves instruction in the first 5 steps of Nordic Walking, Hire of poles, and a walk to practice your new found skills.
If you visit us we will use local trails around Llanwrtyd Wells for our sessions and you will need to bring suitable clothing for all weather conditions and walking shoes, as opposed to boots. We have a variety of locations to walk from around the Cambrian mountains. One of our forest loctions even has its own Log cabin Cafe. Great for Cake, Biscuits and a cup of tea after the session. We have walks of all types and a distance to suit ability. Along the way you will come across lakes, rivers , wide open moorland and mountain panoramic scenery.
Heath benefits of Nordic Walking;
Correct Body Alignment and Posture
Increased Oxygen intake, improved Blood Circulation and Metabolism
Relieves Neck and shoulder Pain and Improves Neck Mobility
Weight Reduction, up to 90% of the muscles in the body are used when Nordic Walking, increased Calorific Burn
Relieves tight muscle groups through continuous activation and relaxation
Nordic Walking encourages the upper body to safely and healthy rotate
Allows same training intensity as running without the impact of running
Increases Safety of walking and improves Functional Capacity
Appropriate rehabilitation for post Heart operation and Breast Cancer Patients.
If you would like to find out more about Nordic Walking please follow this link. www.britishnordicwalking.org.uk