Mercian Nordic Walking

So you decided you needed to get fit.  You potentially began with a learn to nordic walk course and then you began with adventure walks. Some of you maybe continued your journey into workout walks, trek fit and ski fit.  Those really getting into it then began indoor circuits etc. Many clients then think “What […]

Before you all worry that I’m going to be a bit baa humbug, don’t worry, I’m not, but I do want to help all of you to try and keep your long-term goals in sight over the festive period. Statistically, Christmas is the time when most people who have embarked on a health and fitness […]

How many of you make a list of resolutions each New Year and then never stick to it? And how many of you always have get fit, lose weight, get healthy on that list? Statistically, only 1% of people that make that resolution stick to it, and it is statistics like this that are costing […]

You have all taken the first steps to improve your health and fitness by joining Mercian Nordic Walking, and I know that there are so many of you who are reaping the rewards and seeing the benefits that walking is bringing you for both your physical and mental health. But is there more that you […]

Exercise is good for us. We know that because there is much mention of it in the media and from health professionals as to the physical health benefits it affords us. But what about exercising the mind? The World Health Organisation estimates that depression and depression-related illness will become the greatest source of ill-health by […]

  We all know that there are certain things we have to do to keep ourselves fit and healthy, but sometimes knowing how to make these changes is where we get stuck. Exercise is important. It keeps our bodies healthy and improves our strength and mobility as well as heart and lung conditions. And then […]

We are teaming up again in 2018 with Baxters Battlefields Tours to walk the Somme battlefields of France. We only have 13 places left for the Oct 18 tour so if you are interested then get in touch quickly so you do not miss out. Ian

Hi there I hope you are well and raring to go with your nordic walking this week. Please make sure you book early as everyone asks for weekend walks but the bookings are so few we are struggling to keep them going. We have a lot on so here goes: MONDAY 16th OCT 17 Ian’s […]

YOUR MERCIAN NORDIC WALKING WEEK AHEAD Hi all, We are getting busier so please book on your chosen walks early to avoid disappointment. Likewise, keep booking on even if you go on the waiting list as it helps me to plan where we need more walks. Ian MONDAY 25th SEPTEMBER 2017 Malcolm’s QH Figure of […]

5 WERK PROGRESSIVE FIT FOR LIFE COURSE 19th NOV FOR 5 WEEKS (HALF PRICE OFFER ENDS 24th SEPT SO BOOK EARLY) https://exercise-anywhere.com/event/33699-Ian’s-5-Week-Progressive-Fitness-Course Kickstart your fitness on this course that will improve your cv ability, muscle strength and endurance, balance, co-ordination and flexibility.