Short-sleeved Nordic Walking in the Falklands

The weather is warming up in the South Atlantic, and is perfect for Nordic Walking, and watching Penguins.....or exploring the Solar System...

The Narrows

 The last few weeks have seen a noticeable increase in temperature in the Falklands, with long, sunny spells bringing welcome relief after a cool and breezy winter.

Short-sleeved walkers watching the penguins at Yorke Bay

Nordic Walkers are now enjoying walking through the sand dunes in short sleeves, and catching glimpses of the local penguin population.

Watching gentoo, Surf Bay

There are also hills around Stanley to be climbed, and some points of interest are the planets in the sculpture of the Solar System.
Some are easier to find than others, but a couple of weeks ago, we found Uranus on Wireless Ridge!

The Planet Uranus on Wireless Ridge

 If you would like more details of Nordic Walking around Stanley, and how it can benefit you,  please get in touch.

Peter
00500 21178

Try Nordic Walking around Stanley!

This is an occasional blog of Nordic Walking, now happening around Stanley in the Falkland Islands!

UK Nordic Walkers on Cancer charity walk.  Note length of stride.

But first, I wanted to show the above picture to demonstrate  how Nordic Walking can lengthen your stride.  This is helped by the poles, which, in turn, means that you are engaging all the upper body's muscle groups.

So, Nordic Walking does give you an all-over workout!  By using an instructor, you'll learn this technique and get the most out of the exercise.

Striding at Surf Bay

Here in the Falklands, finding level areas for walking can be a challenge. Even the beaches can be tricky terrain. However, the poles help get over obstacles and up slopes, using muscles not normally used when walking.

Workout on the dunes

 I organise walks in a variety of venues, depending on the weather, and fitness levels of walkers.

Pause to enjoy the view.

 But, it's not all hard work.  One of the benefits of Nordic Walking is that you can have a conversation while exercising.  Try doing that while swimming!

HMS Dauntless

 And as we are outside, we get the chance to see wildlife and visitors to Stanley!

Pausing to spot HMS Dauntless

 As walkers' fitness levels improve, we go on longer and harder routes.  We are now including Mt Tumbledown in our regular walks....

Mt Tumbledown

Bright day at The Narrows

But, no matter your fitness level, Nordic Walking can be good for you.  I have worked with people recovering from strokes who struggled initially to walk 100 yards. Within a few months, they were walking miles.   And I've also worked with people preparing to climb Kilimanjaro.

The poles support your body weight, taking weight off your joints and making walking easier.

If you want to try it, please get in touch,

Peter
Tel.   00500 21178
email - peteryoung111(at)gmail.com

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Nordic Walking in the Falklands

Hi,

Despite the weather, Nordic Walking has continued through the Falklands winter. Walkers have enjoyed improving their fitness while striding through the frost and snow.

Pausing to watch the Gentoos.

In the dunes around Yorke Bay, the sand has been frozen a few times, which actually makes walking easier!  An added bonus has been watching a growing group of Gentoo penguins arriving on the beach.

Striding through the snow....

Nordic Walking is an ideal exercise, no matter your fitness level. Whether for short walks along a beach or for fast uphill work, the poles mean your upper body and cardiovascular system can have a good workout.  How hard you work is up to you!

Spectators

Arm, shoulder and back muscles are brought into use, especially going uphill.  And it is simple to adjust the speed to exercise your heart and lungs.

Going downhill, even in snow, is very stable with the extra balance that the poles provide.

Whalebone Cove

So, if you want to enjoy the scenery around Stanley AND get fitter, why not try Nordic Walking?

For an introduction, please give me a call,

Peter Young

Tel. 21178

Wonderful Winter (Nordic) Walking Weather

Panoramic views from Canopus Hill

The recent snow has melted, and Nordic Walkers have enjoyed crisp days and cloudless skies this week.  Visibility has been superb, too, and so we have trekked up several hills around Stanley.  Not very high hills, but they have all-round views of the area, and the slope has added a more demanding dimension to our workout.  

A chance to see your style

 The dunes around Yorke Bay have been frozen, and give an opportunity for undulating scenery and great Nordic Walking.  There's also some wildlife still around.....

Local residents soaking up the sun.....

Powering up the dunes.

 So, there is no need to sit round the fire all winter.  Wrap up well, and enjoy an invigorating walk with others around Stanley.  You will soon warm up!  

And you could be contributing to making your shadow smaller!

If you would like to try Nordic Walking in and around Stanley, do please get in touch,

Peter
21178