Nordic walking comes from Finland. In the '30s, cross-country skiers worked out during summertime by walking with poles.
The first steps of walking with poles appeared in the '70s before being launched officially as Nordic walking in 1997.
It has become a trendy outside sport, particularly in Europe, with more than 10 million worldwide.
Helene’s Nordic Walking classes address everybody concerned to be in great shape. She offers a new and very healthy workout approved yet by a lot of different medical practitioners and hundreds of customers.
She trained in Belgium before moving to the US in 2018.
It’s the only discipline that ensures you mobilize 90% of your muscles without pain and make you happier as of the first session.
Helene invites you to join this new community. She teaches Nordic walking technique classes in California, San Francisco Bay area, or online.
Try Nordic walking, the fastest growing outdoor fitness activity!
It's very good for your body, your brain, and your mind.
Nordic walking for a greater life!
What is Nordic walking?
Are you looking for:
* mobilize until 90% of your body
*do a high-intensity workout with your arms
* straighten up by improving your posture
* breath deeper
* loose weight and/or maintain good shape (1.30h Nordic walking = 45 mn running)
* improve your movement synchronization?
Don't wait, Nordic walking is for you!
Nordic walking completes brisk walking with the use of specific poles that can propel us by increasing our walking speed while relieving our joints.
It solicits 90% of the muscle chains in the same dynamic movement (thighs, calves, ankles, arms, pectorals, back, shoulders, neck, and pelvic floor).
This sport can be practiced calmly and regularly by everybody (except people suffering from an inflammatory crisis of osteoarthritis and arthritis, tendinitis, or sprain) or more sustained by a trained public.
It is recommended for all those who wish to gradually return to physical activity, who wish to lose weight, or who have joint disorders. Or just maintain or intensify their training and have a greater life!
Nordic walking with Helene
After a successful sales career for 15 years for big companies in France, Helene did a reconversion when she moved to Belgium.
Passionate about sports and outdoor activities, she was certified as a personal trainer and lifeguard by the French Community Wallonie Brussels Federation in Belgium.
Helene became interested in Nordic walking. She took two poles in hand and found herself embarrassed ... How to use them to get the best benefits?
As a perfectionist, this led her to learn and train herself with different organizations and federations in Belgium and France. Thus, she can share with you one of her favorite activities in addition to her previous aquatic activities.
She is looking forward to introducing you and taking you to ten thousand strides as recommended by the World Health Organization!
Ready to go?
1.Get started in 120 mn
Nordic walking can't be improvised.
This is why a Nordic walking introduction is essential to master the technique.
Nordic walking allows you to work your posture, do deep bodybuilding, and perform endurance.
Nordic walking requires a particular technique.
During the initiation session, according to the German-Swiss ALFA method, I propose to focus on:
* the grip of the pole,
* the technique of releasing and grasping/propelling,
* arm/leg synchronization
* the work of the posture and the rotation of the trunk,
* active work of the feet and breathing.
* climbing and descending techniques.
$40/pers.
Poles at disposal and included for the initiation session.
Minimum 3 persons by session.
Made on the iron horse trail, Mount Diablo State Park, or any other convenience,
3 pers. minimum or individual session under conditions.
For the sale of poles, contact me.
2.Ready to practice 90 min?
Walk nordic and improve your technique for 1:30h
including
warm-ups, 75 min walking followed by some stretching.
$15/walk
minimum 4 persons and limited to 10/12 people
Rent of poles +$5 per pair
or for the sale of poles, contact me.
Private classes (individual, club, or company) under conditions.
It only requires a soft and comfortable outfit (training, canvas pants),
a pair of comfortable sneakers or low-rise walking shoes and a bottle of water to hydrate.
They enjoyed it!
"I'm not an athlete, but it's been five months since I've been with Hélène and I've seen the improvements, both physically and on the breath." We walk in a privileged environment, so we can see and enjoy the magic of the seasons in nature. To recommend without hesitation."
Nathalie
"Thanks to Hélène, I was able to learn how to use the poles correctly, I try to caress my dog (virtually; you will understand when Helene will introduce you)! You will have understood, it is in joy and a good mood that we walk in a group for 1h30, taking advantage of the beautiful nature. At the end of the session, it's a great satisfaction to finish the session with the head rode of any concerns! "
Anne
"I have a lot of "sores" on my knees and lower back, thanks to the poles I'm starting to walk again, I'm so happy to be back in my group. And to try Nordic walking it to adopt it and to know Hélène is to adopt her! !!!
Françoise
"The introduction to Nordic walking is very instructive from the technical point of view (how to hold the sticks, the position of the arms, ...), breathing (adapting your breathing according to a climb ...) but also being in connection with nature. That happiness to take a breath of fresh air, oxygenate the mind, and rejevunate the body. With Helen to correct us, encourage. "
Pilli
Try Nordic walking, the fastest growing outdoor fitness activity!
It's very good for your body, your brain, and your mind.
Walk Nordic in California for a greater life!
Helene
Nordic walking Instructor
Join Nordic walking sessions in the San Francisco bay area, California, or on demand.
Mobile: 925 393 9584
Get in touch!