April 2017 – June 2018
THIS COURSE IS CLOSED AND ALMOST COMPLETE.
It is challenging for everyone to get into the HABIT OF FITNESS when health results really start to show up.
Sooooo….this is the program where you actually get competent and fit with Nordic pole walking!
With accountability and encouragement you can actually get into gear with your fitness improvement.
Whatever your fitness level, you will be starting your 12 week program AT YOUR LEVEL AND PROGRESS FROM THERE!
Each week we will work on technique improvement including how to navigate hills with ease,
and then gradually stretch our fitness capabilities on the most beautiful walkway in Victoria. This group is targeting the Esquimalt 5km on April 8 and the TC 10km on April 30 and will learn how to pole walk in “quad teams”.
IT IS BEST IF YOU HAVE ALREADY TAKEN A LEARN CLASS WITH LINDA in the last three years AND HAVE YOUR NORDIXX POLES, however we will be reviewing and improving technique at the beginning, and Nordixx poles will be available for sale at the class $91 includes taxes.
Learn lessons in 2017 are on Jan 30 at 1:30pm Feb 5 at 1:00pm, and Feb 6 at 1:30pm, Feb 12, at 1:00pm.
The fitness course starts on Feb 2.
Questions? Email Linda4success@shaw.ca or phone 250 920-4005
THIS COURSE IS CLOSED AND ALMOST COMPLETE.
It is challenging for everyone to get into the HABIT OF FITNESS when health results really start to show up.
Sooooo….this is the program where you actually get competent and fit with Nordic pole walking!
With accountability and encouragement you can actually get into gear with your fitness improvement.
Whatever your fitness level, you will be starting your 12 week program AT YOUR LEVEL AND PROGRESS FROM THERE!
Each week we will work on technique improvement including how to navigate hills with ease,
and then gradually stretch our fitness capabilities on the most beautiful walkway in Victoria. This group is targeting the Esquimalt 5km on April 8 and the TC 10km on April 30 and will learn how to pole walk in “quad teams”.
IT IS BEST IF YOU HAVE ALREADY TAKEN A LEARN CLASS WITH LINDA in the last three years AND HAVE YOUR NORDIXX POLES, however we will be reviewing and improving technique at the beginning, and Nordixx poles will be available for sale at the class $91 includes taxes.
Learn lessons in 2017 are on Jan 30 at 1:30pm Feb 5 at 1:00pm, and Feb 6 at 1:30pm, Feb 12, at 1:00pm.
The fitness course starts on Feb 2.
Questions? Email Linda4success@shaw.ca or phone 250 920-4005
THIS COURSE IS CLOSED AND ALMOST COMPLETE.
It is challenging for everyone to get into the HABIT OF FITNESS when health results really start to show up.
Sooooo….this is the program where you actually get competent and fit with Nordic pole walking!
With accountability and encouragement you can actually get into gear with your fitness improvement.
Whatever your fitness level, you will be starting your 12 week program AT YOUR LEVEL AND PROGRESS FROM THERE!
Each week we will work on technique improvement including how to navigate hills with ease,
and then gradually stretch our fitness capabilities on the most beautiful walkway in Victoria. This group is targeting the Esquimalt 5km on April 8 and the TC 10km on April 30 and will learn how to pole walk in “quad teams”.
IT IS BEST IF YOU HAVE ALREADY TAKEN A LEARN CLASS WITH LINDA in the last three years AND HAVE YOUR NORDIXX POLES, however we will be reviewing and improving technique at the beginning, and Nordixx poles will be available for sale at the class $91 includes taxes.
Learn lessons in 2017 are on Jan 30 at 1:30pm Feb 5 at 1:00pm, and Feb 6 at 1:30pm, Feb 12, at 1:00pm.
The fitness course starts on Feb 2.
Questions? Email Linda4success@shaw.ca or phone 250 920-4005
THIS COURSE IS CLOSED AND ALMOST COMPLETE.
It is challenging for everyone to get into the HABIT OF FITNESS when health results really start to show up.
Sooooo….this is the program where you actually get competent and fit with Nordic pole walking!
With accountability and encouragement you can actually get into gear with your fitness improvement.
Whatever your fitness level, you will be starting your 12 week program AT YOUR LEVEL AND PROGRESS FROM THERE!
Each week we will work on technique improvement including how to navigate hills with ease,
and then gradually stretch our fitness capabilities on the most beautiful walkway in Victoria. This group is targeting the Esquimalt 5km on April 8 and the TC 10km on April 30 and will learn how to pole walk in “quad teams”.
IT IS BEST IF YOU HAVE ALREADY TAKEN A LEARN CLASS WITH LINDA in the last three years AND HAVE YOUR NORDIXX POLES, however we will be reviewing and improving technique at the beginning, and Nordixx poles will be available for sale at the class $91 includes taxes.
Learn lessons in 2017 are on Jan 30 at 1:30pm Feb 5 at 1:00pm, and Feb 6 at 1:30pm, Feb 12, at 1:00pm.
The fitness course starts on Feb 2.
Questions? Email Linda4success@shaw.ca or phone 250 920-4005
The objective of the LEARN CLASS is for you to try Nordic Style pole walking to see if you like it and to see if it works with your particular body foibles. Borrow Nordixx poles for free for this class. First we will learn about poles, and then properly set up your poles for the class. Most of the time will be spent progressing step by step through the FOUR BASIC STEPS of learning to NORDIC STYLE pole walk. We learn a bit, apply it by walking along, stop and review, and then add on the next bit. Regardless of your fitness level or speed, this class is exactly for you.
1:30-3:00pm
Class fee is $20
If you wish to buy the poles everyone wants, they will be available at the end of the class for $91 (which includes tax)
PS You may repeat the LEARN CLASS as many times as you wish ($20). It usually takes about 3 instruction classes to feel confident with this NORDIC STYLE of pole walking.
Please email me to let me know you will be attending. Linda4success@shaw.ca
The objective of the LEARN CLASS is for you to try Nordic Style pole walking to see if you like it and to see if it works with your particular body foibles. Borrow Nordixx poles for free for this class. First we will learn about poles, and then properly set up your poles for the class. Most of the time will be spent progressing step by step through the FOUR BASIC STEPS of learning to NORDIC STYLE pole walk. We learn a bit, apply it by walking along, stop and review, and then add on the next bit. Regardless of your fitness level or speed, this class is exactly for you.
1:30-3:00pm
Class fee is $20
If you wish to buy the poles everyone wants, they will be available at the end of the class for $91 (which includes tax)
PS You may repeat the LEARN CLASS as many times as you wish ($20). It usually takes about 3 instruction classes to feel confident with this NORDIC STYLE of pole walking.
Please email me to let me know you will be attending. Linda4success@shaw.ca
WORK 9-5? THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU!
Wednesday 6:30-8:00pm near Gorge & Tillicum.
March 7 – May 2. No previous experience necessary. Learn to pole walk, get fitter, learn up&down hill techniques, get stronger. Get really good at this fitness technique.
This GORGE HILLS FITNESS COURSE is a favourite.
SPECIFICALLY INVITING THOSE WHO WORK 9-5.
No matter what your fitness level to start, you will follow a program appropriate for you to raise YOUR level of fitness. At the end of this course, you have the option to carry on together as a FREE neighbourhood pole walking club!
Our fun goal for the course is to invite everyone to enter the ESQUIMALT 5KM on April 7 and the TIMESCOLONIST 10KM on April 29, and navigate the course in teams of four… (quad teams). Speed is not the point! FITNESS FUN AND FRIENDS is the point!
I will be teaching everyone how to NORDIC STYLE POLE WALK right from scratch. If you are experienced, I will tweak your style so that you can squeeze every molecule out of this fitness activity.
FREE: Feb 21 and Feb 28: TRY IT FOR FREE….DO YOU LIKE IT?
$75 COURSE FEE FOR March 7 to May 2
To register and pay click on button. Or email Linda4success@shaw.ca.
Optional:
REGISTER FOR ESQUIMALT 5KM HERE:
https://esquimalt.perfectmind.com/22948/Clients/BookMe4BookingPages/BookingCoursesPage?calendarId=dbb334e6-e4ea-4bdb-a696-09699ebc3bda&widgetId=bf455c8c-a163-4f49-9902-f3f917ee8618&embed=False
REGISTER FOR TC10KM HERE and register under TEAM “Vancouver Island Nordic Pole Walkers”
Note: if you have a headlamp it will be really useful in dark evenings until March 11 when daylight savings returns. (BEST BUY: go to Canadian Tire auto department and find 120 lumen headlamps there… 2 pairs for approx. $25)
NOTE: If you miss a Wednesday evening practise, it is still up to you to follow your program and get your 3 pole walking sessions in each week. Your fitness will grow and soon you will be like the members of the PoleCats who exclaim, “Remember when we thought that route was difficult!” Everyone will receive the official training chart to keep track of progress.
YOU WILL BE FITTER AND STRONGER AT THE END OF THIS COURSE…and have new friends!
Join the gang for lunch and a entertaining presentation about the benefits of Nordic Pole Walking.
Contact Richard Montgomery for full details. Everyone welcome.
Seminar: Will Nordic Pole Walking Work for Me?
Talk to LINDA SCHAUMLEFFEL (retired Olympian, car accident survivor, arthritis, Nordic Canada Master Pole Walk Instructor) to ask all your questions. She has taught over 2500 people to NOrdic style pole walk, and has rehabbed her own health by Nordic pole walking.
Will Nordic Pole Walking Work for YOU!
What is it? What kind of poles are required? What makes NORDIC style different from other uses of poles? Why does scientific research find such astounding results using NORDIC STYLE pole walking? Will it work for me? Where do I start? How much does it cost? What does it take to do Nordic Pole walking? Can I do it even though I have……… ?
TRY NORDIC POLE WALKING! SEE IF YOU LIKE IT…
The objectives of this class are:
- To learn the four basic steps of NORDIC STYLE pole waling to see if you like it.
- To learn how to properly set up your poles
- To discover the difference between forward-swinging TREKKING STYLE, and back-swinging NORDIC STYLE, and the big reasons why NORDIC STYLE is superior for health, especially posture and joint ease.
Borrow poles for free for this lesson.
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THE CLASS YOU WANT.
At the end of the lesson:
- Get all your questions answered.
- Discover how you can continue with the free neighbourhood pole walking clubs, or further technique or fitness courses.
- Purchase the popular Nordixx poles that fit into your suitcase and have the unique “glove strap” which is easy on the hands and fingers. ($91 includes tax. Cash Visa MC)
If you live in the Broadmead or Royal Oak area, you have the beautiful Rithet’s Bog path in your backyard. Beautiful place to soak up nature and get fit.