Amicale

Originating in Finland, Nordic walking has its origins in cross-country skiing, with the use of poles with gauntlets to accentuate the natural swinging movement of the arms.

Nordic walking is essentially a convivial activity, offering a feeling of escape and discovery in complete simplicity, while at the same time boosting physical fitness, cardio-respiratory capacity and endurance. The main benefits are:

   - 80% of the body's muscles are exercised, resulting in high calorie

   consumption of calories (+40% compared with traditional walking)

   - Improved posture, leading to less stress on the joints, with a

   on the joints, with less load on the hips, knees and ankles.

   hips, knees and ankles (-30% / jogging)

   - Better oxygenation of the brain (outdoor activity) and a   strengthening of the immune system

Places are limited. Please contact Manuel Schmidt in advance to register.

Walks are always carried out in optimal weather conditions and in a suitable environment.

Bring comfortable sports shoes and a bottle of water. Specific poles with gauntlets can be loaned for the first few sessions.

*Conditions of access*

Annual membership of the Amicale du Conseil de l'Europe is required.

Access to the activity is subject to a fee (see rates below - in addition to Amicale membership).

*Prices

15 € per session

*Times*

Wednesdays from 12.15pm to 1.45pm: Departure point near the Octroi, at the entrance to the Parc de l'Orangerie.

(Other departure days may be considered depending on the number of number of participants)

*Speaker*

Manuel Schmidt, graduate of the Faculté des Sciences du Sport de Strasbourg, specialising in sport and health.

contact@tradition-zen.com / 06 46 35 67 65/www.tradition-zen.com