Nordic Santé Clinic Hours Join us @ Santé Group Monday 8:00 AM—7:30 PM every Tuesday & Thursday, Tuesday 8:00 AM—9:00 PM Nordic Walking Wednesday 9:30 AM—8:00 PM @ lunchtime for refreshing and Thursday 9:00 AM—9:00 PM Outdoor Challenge ! Invigorating Nordic Walking. Friday 8:00 AM—4:30 PM Saturday 8:00 AM—4:30 PM

Outdoors ! Sunday 9:30 AM—2:00 PM Class duration: 45 minutes

Class times are: 12:30 PM All fitness levels.

Price: $ 10.50/class for 12 classes $ 9.20/class for 24 classes $ 15.00/class pay-as-you-go

105-1315 Pickering Parkway Pickering, ON L1V 7G5 Space is limited, so register early. Phone: 905.250.1322 Fax: 905.422.0213 Call Santé @ 905.250.1322 E-mail: [email protected] Do not miss this ! Web: www.santegroup.ca

While regular walking utilizes only 70% of muscle

Nordic Walking mass, and imparts full impact on the joints of the Meeting Place:

Lunchtime Outdoors legs & feet, Nordic walking produces up to a 46% increase in energy consumption compared to walk- Santé Group HealthCare: Front Desk

ing without poles. Nordic walking can also in- 1315 Pickering Parkway, Suite 105 Cardio & Core workout, in the great crease upper body muscle endurance by 38% in just outdoors. All classes will originate @ Santé 12 weeks.

unless other arrangements have been Fresh air, sunshine, vigorous exercise. The result with Nordic walking is a full-body walk- made.

The health trifecta. ing workout that burns significantly more calories without a change in perceived exertion, due to the By popular demand, regular weekly Nordic Walk- Time: sign in 5 minutes before class time. incorporation of many large core and upper body ing classes will be held outdoors at lunchtime, Attire: comfortable outdoor clothing, muscles comprising over 90% of the body’s total during the spring and summer season. muscle mass. outdoor walking shoes.

Equipment: Nordic walking poles will be Nordic Walking originated in , where it com- Benefits of Nordic Walking prises a regular part of the daily health and fitness rou- provided by the certified instructor, and tine for many active, healthy and super-fit . Nordic walkers use more of their entire body, with they may be purchased from the instructor, greater intensity, and provide enhanced fitness for for a reduced fee, with the purchase of Nordic walking simulates the movement used in 90% of the body’s muscle mass. This leads to: classes. cross-country skiing, most notably the ultimate aerobic Increased overall strength and endurance in Instructor — Rosi Vanderheijden, sport. the core and upper body muscles PTS, NWS Burning more calories than in plain walking

It incorporates the use of specially designed Nordic Significant improvement in cardiac and respi- Rosi Vanderheijden, is a licensed Gymstick Nordic walking poles, which provide a powerful upper body ratory capacity Walking Instructor, a certified Personal Trainer Spe- and core workout, while eliminating foot, knee, hip and Significant un-weighting of hip, knee and cialist, as well as a certified Nutrition & Wellness Spe- cialist. back pain associated with walking and . ankle joints

Provides density preserving stress to bones Rosi is a licensed Gymstick exercise instructor, and is Nordic walking combines the simplicity and accessibil- to strengthen bones also licensed in Bosu Ball and Stability Ball exercise ity of walking, with simultaneous core and upper body Improved balance and stability with use of classes. conditioning similar to Nordic skiing. It can be done the Nordic walking poles anywhere a person of any age or ability might other- Rosi has been active in health and fitness for many Greater ease in climbing hills wise walk without poles. years in the Durham region, works with the Town of Ajax and has helped many corporate clients get fit,

lose weight and improve their health and productivity.