Walking
Nordic Walking
Get fit the Nordic way! One of the most effective activities for burning calories and building cardio-vascular fitness is cross-country skiing because both large upper and lower body muscles are fully engaged. Imagine learning a technique, for all fitness levels, where you can achieve similar benefits year round, without snow, and without increased perceived exertion! Nordic Walking is regular walking made up to 40% more effective by the use of specifically designed hand-held poles. With the correct Nordic technique, you can increase your physical fitness level while reducing stress and strain to your back and joints.
NW06101 • Th • 6/14-7/19 • 6:00-7:30 pm
NW06102 • Sat • 6/30-8/4 • 8:00-9:30 am
NW07101 • Mon • 7/23-8/27 • 6:00-7:30 am
Location: Meet at Fleet Feet
Fee: $48
Walk with Ease
Walk with Ease is a multi-component program that includes walking, health education, stretching and strengthening exercises, and motivational strategies. Participants meet three times a week for six-weeks; group is led by a trained leader. Walk with Ease is an evidence-based program for people with chronic conditions, resulting in benefits such as increased physical activity, increased walking distance and speed, decreased pain, and decreased depression. It is a program of the Arthritis Foundation designed for people with or without arthritis that would like to begin a regular walking program. For local Arthritis Foundation contacts, visit www.arthritis.org. Instructor, Audrey DeLong.
WE05101 • M/T/Th • 5/28-7/5 • 8:00-9:00 am
Location: Redding Recreation Office
WE07101 • M/W/Th • 7/16-8/23 • 6:30-7:30 pm
Location: Teen Center
Fee: $20/6 week session