Parkinson's Walking for Exercise (pole walking) - Hove Park
These learning to Trek / walk with poles sessions for people living with Parkinson's is for individuals whose walking is too limited for Nordic walking but would still benefit from walking based exercise.
Poles will be used, i.e. holding poles with elbows bent at a right angle and placing them on the ground upright in front of the body.
Walking with poles has the potential to strengthen postural muscles and, therefore, improve:
- posture by addressing stoop and scuffing
- balance by addressing core stability
- gait by addressing stride length and maintaining a gap in between feet
- confidence by addressing the risk of tripping and the anxiety of falling.
Advanced booking is required. Advice about what to wear will be provided. Poles will be provided.
Partners/carers are welcome to join. No experience needed.
Taster session: free of charge. Following sessions £10 per session per person (up to a maximum of 6 one hour sessions).
All sessions will be run by an experienced, accredited and insured Nordic walking instructor.
Following our learning to Trek you can join our regular walking group. Following sessions £10 per session per person (up to a maximum of 6 one hour sessions).