I am the Director of Bristol Nordic Walking. Nordic walking is an exercise which uses specially designed poles to turn a walk into a total body workout. We run hour long fitness walks every day in Bristol & Bath plus exercise classes, longer walks and weekends away. Come and join us by booking a Beginners Workshop on our website. With a technique that is similar to the upper body action of classic cross country skiing, Nordic walking becomes a genuinely whole body exercise that can be enjoyed at many levels, from walking for health to athletic Nordic running. More than 10 million people globally enjoy this outdoor activity all year round.Nordic walking combines the simplicity and accessibility of walking with simultaneous core and upper body conditioning similar to Nordic skiing. The result is a full body workout, which means that you:- burn up to 50% more calories compared to walking without poles- strengthen your back and core muscles- improve your posture and - reduce the impact on the jointsAnd because Nordic Walking doesn’t feel like hard work you’ll be happy to walk further and for longer.