Nordic walking (Jefferson County) at McCallum Park on 5/18

Come to McCallum Park on May 18, 2019 to Nordic walk and to connect with others in Nordic walking groups.

  • When: 9:00 AM, May 18, 2019
  • Where: McCallum Park. 3332 Rosemary Lane, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
What's your part?

  • Dress for walking and for the weather.
  • Bring some water.
  • No charge; poles provided. Look for the white Nordic walking sign.

Begun as fitness at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) classes, this great activity is open to everyone.

We'll also connect people together to form walking groups so you can walk on your own with old and new friends.

Big doings during May to remind us about the life life-changing benefits of Nordic walking::
Make friends at these sessions and walk with your new friends throughout the week. Walking groups are a great way to exercise and socialize at the same time. Click the link for some funny ways to name your walking group.

Why Nordic walking?
  • Full body, low impact
  • Increase weight loss
  • Improve cholesterol
  • Improve blood pressure
  • Facilitate rehabilitation
  • Maintain stability and balance
  • Maintain posture
  • Facilitate stress relief
  • Support muscle toning
  • Improve cardiovascular function
  • Improve lung capacity
  • Support immune system
  • Socialize with walking companions
  • You determine the intensity of your workout
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