John took Kirstie down to Cardiff Bay for a FREE taster session, instructing Kirstie on the correct Nordic Walking technique and how to really to get the best out of this great form of exercise.  

Kirstie said: With John’s direction, the taster session really gave me the opportunity to learn how to Nordic walk properly and also to enjoy it. Going up a steeper incline, I used the poles as advised and then lifted them, walking without for a few strides. The difference was remarkable – I was propelling myself with only my legs, which took more effort, and my arms felt suddenly useless. That showed me just how much my upper body was working and there’s no doubt that the impact of that sort of regular exercise would be really positive.

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