The Community WALX training course focuses on the use of strapless fitness walking poles, for the easier learning journey and faster results for participants than using strapped Nordic style poles. This simplified total body walking technique pioneered by our team here at WALX encourages almost immediate uptake, minimising the customer concerns of “I can’t get this technique”.

Having delivered to hundreds of community groups, we know this approach is more suited to those with health or balance issues and reduces the risk of falls which can be exacerbated when participants are strapped to the poles. Recent community programme examples have seen improved adherence rates due to faster results and increased sense of achievement. The poles have wipe clean handles which are more suited to safe COVID secure protocols.

We offer both Training Only and full Management options. The Management option includes comprehensive management tools including medical screening, pre booking (essential for covid-secure programmes), walk description including level, duration, intensity, plus full reporting on participation, promotion of the programme and even reward points – see below for more information.

Our training is MODULAR and we can tailor to the the following criteria

• The backgrounds/qualification of those you wish to deliver pole walking (we can accommodate anyone from volunteers* to Exercise Referral specialists)
• The cohort of participants you wish to engage, and the outcomes you desire
• The type of sessions you wish to deliver long term (i.e park-based sessions, multi-location walks or a mix of both)

This enables us to provide the basic  TOTAL BODY WALKING TECHNIQUE CORE module (see content below) and then add other necessary modules that might suit your team and the outcomes you wish to achieve.

These additional modules could include:-

• Route planning, risk assessment and group leadership skills
• Use of COVID secure screening and walk Management portal (if selected)
• Theories of Exercise: basics of anatomy and physiology, and principles of exercise (10-hour online pre-learning course, £75 per learner)
• Practical adaptation of aerobic theory, session planning for intensity and theory of safe warm up cool down (if module above has been completed or learners have min. level 2 fitness background or similar)

TOTAL BODY POLE WALKING TECHNIQUE CORE MODULE INCLUDES:-

• Equipment set up and sizing
• Understanding pole types
• Identifying hazards
• Pole walking techniques – for able and less able walkers and in relation to their goals
• Warm up: mobility exercise sequence for pole walking sessions
• Teaching beginners how to use poles using the ‘Power of Poles’ principles
• Correcting basic faults to ensure safe, enjoyable experience for participants
• Stretching sequence suitable for a pole walking session
• Practical Assessment throughout by qualified Tutor/Assessor

Duration – 2 x 2-hour interactive virtual sessions with practice between sessions (poles are essential and can be factored in to any quote). Delivery is typically split over days but can be delivered on the same day.

For smaller learner numbers, we deliver a monthly course enabling individuals from a mix of community organisations to join us.

COST per participant on set dates with our team is £174 including a pair of Total Body WALX poles (saving £10 on poles + delivery), or £99 if the project already has the CORRECT appropriate poles (check with our expert team )

COST for delivery of core module to a PROJECT or TEAM of up to 20 participants (depending on cohort)

• VIRTUAL DELIVERY £600 +vat at a time to suit your team
• FACE TO FACE DELIVERY £950 +vat (+ Tutor travel and accommodation if required, although we have regional Tutors to negate this where possible) This will be delivered at your chosen venue

For course dates see below or call 07976 139857.

UPCOMING COURSE DATES

Session 1: Wed 5 Jun + Session 2: Wed 12 Jun. 2-4pm

Session 1: Wed 7 Aug + Session 2: Wed 14 Aug. 2-4pm

To get a quote for a bespoke community programme with additional modules, or to book a demonstration of our community programme management software – e mail: gill.stewart@walx.co.uk or call 07976 139857

To see some of our successful programmes view HERE 

* The majority of our nationwide Community WALX programmes are delivered by volunteers. For safe management of local projects and programmes, it is expected that a suitably-qualified Project Manager is in place. Please speak to us to discuss your specific project; we can assist in all levels of project / programme management.