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Remember, as a Heach Coach, Heathley is the UK's most experienced
and qualified Nordic Blading teacher. What value!
Nordic Blading is a highly effective cardiovascular fitness exercise in
its own right. Safe, fun and enjoyable, this sport is new to the UK, and Heathley - as the UK's only Instructor and Head Coach
- is pioneering its development. Take a taster sesssion with Heathley to experience a new way of skating, or why not become
an Instructor yourself?
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A great way of keeping fit all year round without purchasing
lots of new equipment - the new fitness sport that uses Inline Skates and poles. Nordic Blading is fun, easy to learn and,
as it uses Inline Skates, is exhilerating yet safe (with the aid of a heel brake).
Do you not have Inline Skating / Rollerblading experience,
but would like to learn? No problem. Basic, safe skating skills will be taught to complete beginners new to this sport,
who will then progress to using the poles to increase forward momentum. Those with experience will start with poles straight
away. Alternatively, please contact my recommended Partner - Skatefresh - who provide Rollerblading lessons in London.
Nordic Blading is an extremely beneficial way of exercising both the upper and lower body, whilst having fun on Inline Skates or Rollerblades,
and will appeal to seasoned skaters, Rollerskiers, or those with no prior Inline Skating or Rollerblading experience.
The technique is similar to the Skating style of Nordic Cross-Country Skiing, however it is suitable for people who do not ski but wish to develop their fitness further, mainly
as an ideal extension from Nordic Walking or Inline Skating/Rollerblading. Using shoulder-height,
lightweight poles, the sport is a safe and exhilarating way of keeping fit, using any tarmac as the main surface
to skate on.
Helmet (bicycle), gloves, knee and elbow pads are worn
at all times, and the heel brake on the skates enables you to enjoy Nordic Blading safely. As part of an intensive
Beginner's Course or Private/Group session,you'll learn the basic techniques of Nordic Blading, following a proven 7 Steps
method, including:
- Health and fitness benefits;
- Equipment review;
- Safe skating;
- Use of poles;
- Range of movements;
- Active footwork;
- Skate 1 technique;
- Skate 2 technique;
- Skate 3 technique;
- 'Classic' technique;
- Freeskate, including simulating 'Alpine Skiing';
- Transitions;
- Warm-ups and stretching.
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Locations and Price for Nordic Blading Instruction
(see next table for Nordic Blading Beginner's Courses)
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Location
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Price (inc. loan of poles)
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Welwyn Garden City (Stanborough Park - North Side),
Hertfordshire
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Next Nordic Blading Beginner's
Courses (comprises 3 lessons)
Why not try a taster session before committing to a course? Only £25.
A Beginner's Course will provide you with all the skills, techniques and knowledge necessary to
Nordic Blade competently, maximising your Nordic Fitness fun! See above text for the content of a Beginner's course.
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Location
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Dates & Times
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Price
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Welwyn Garden City (Stanborough Park
- North Side)
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£60pp (3 lessons x 1.5 hours)
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Nordic Rollerskiing
Nordic Rollerskiing is good practice for on-snow Nordic Cross-Country Skiing, and is also an effective way of keeping fit. In either the Skating or Classic technique, Nordic Rollerskiing can take place anywhere with suitable tarmac,
although instruction is provided on specially designed tracks and cycleways.
Using special skis, boots and poles (Nordic Blading poles are acceptable), you can learn or practice your skiing safely, learning all the various movements
appropriate to the Skating or Classic techniques.
Instruction takes place in association with London Region Nordic Ski Club (LRNSC) at Hayes Cycle Circuit, West London, on set dates during the year. Contact Heathley for more details.
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Other Nordic Blading Courses (available on request)
Improvers: 2 lessons (3 hours) - £35pp
Advanced: 1 lesson (2 hours) - £30pp
General Information
Nordic Blading
Instruction can be either a single taster session, or a course. If
you decide to take a Beginner's course following the taster session, deduct £25 from the course price and receive 2 further
lessons. Note: progession of Nordic Blading course content will be dependent upon an individual's abilities and level
of fitness.
Included within instruction is the loan of ultra-lightweight poles.
Simply advise Heathley of your height (cm or feet/inches) and the right length poles will be made available for you.
Alternatively, you may wish to use your own poles.
Please bring your own Inline Skates/Rollerblades (with heel brake), helmet
(bicycle), thin gloves, and knee, elbow and wrist pads. Alternatively, you can hire skates and protection at your local Skate
shop.
Nordic Rollerskiing
Instruction is provided in association with London Region Nordic Ski
Club (LRNSC). LRNSC is the largest Cross-Country Skiing club in the UK, and hire-out equipment (skis, boots, poles) on designated
club coaching days. Hire of equipment is subject to a small charge which is payable to the club.
Please bring your own helmet (bicycle) and gloves, and knee and elbow pads
if you have them.
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