• Friskis&Svettis sessions last for one hour and we aim to cover 3 miles, depending on the ability of participants.
• We have slower and faster groups as necessary.
• You will not be "marched to the top of the hill" unless you want to be.
• We start with a little warm up on the spot.
• After walking approx. 10 minutes, we break for some exercises to mobilise joints and strengthen muscles in shoulders, back, bottom and legs.
• We also practise some balancing.
• Then aerobically walk for 30-35 minutes.
• Lastly, we take time to thoroughly stretch out all the muscles we've used.
• If you've never skied or walked with poles before, don't worry. Our leaders will be glad to show you.
• They are trained in VIKING HIKING techniques, ensuring maximum benefit to all.

THE CORRECT TECHNIQUE

• Simple, really! It's like energetic marching, arms swinging.
• The poles near the body are held to slope backwards, body leaning slightly forward, shoulders relaxed, head up.
• The tip of the right pole hits the ground, level with the heel of the left foot, while the right foot pushes off as the pole is pushed down and back, and vice-versa.
• Feel yourself being powerfully propelled forward with the help of the poles!