Walking Schedule 2010
Women CAN read maps - Navigation Course
Leadership for women
NEW FRESH AIRobics
NEW Nordic walking
NEW HEALTH AND FITNESS COACHING
Walking Schedule 2010
Breathing Space Outdoors, based in picturesque Comrie, Perthshire, offers walking from
gentle, low level to high level and everything in between. Experienced local guides with
knowledge of the local environment and history lead the walks. Nordic walking is also
now available.
High level guided walking that takes us through mountain passes and over some local tops and 'munros'( mountains over 3000 feet high) letting you sample beautiful scenery and wild places. In the autumn, there is a chance to see and hear the unforgettable sound of stags gathering for the annual rut. We will move off the beaten track taking less traveled routes up the mountains ensuring we are far from the madding crowds.
Enjoy walking in beautiful countryside through ancient oak woodlands, past lovely waterfalls and lochs. There is time to explore the natural history of the area looking at the geology, geography, flora, fauna and wildlife as well as considering the social history of the area. There is also time to stop for coffee at the end of a walk.
These are shorter days of walking
For more information, contact us.
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Walking is in small friendly groups.
For groups of 4 or more we will be pleased to arrange other dates, walking distances and levels to suit you. Family walks can be arranged too. Private guiding for smaller number is possible too.
For more information,
contact us.
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Women can read maps - Navigation Course
2010 Dates
First one for the year
13th-14th March
Contact fran at breathingspaceoutdoors dot com for more information
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Two days of introduction to maps for women.
Hands on practical sessions that will help you understand maps and use
them for walking.
Read what Jennifer Cox had to say about the course in the Times newspaper recently
See write up and pictures from previous course
Residential and non residential options available.
£
80 or £75 EARLY BIRD paid 6 weeks in advance
Accommodation and food can be arranged
Booking forms and information
Medical Booking form Information on course
For more information,
contact us.
NEW
Private tuition
One to one or small group workshops to suit your needs
£75 for a half day and £150 for a full day for up to two people
£100 for a half day and £200 for a full day for up to four people
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Leading and managing for women
Two day course final dates TBA
Booking now being taken
For more information download the PDF file
Tailored Courses available on request - minimum number 12 women
Interested in leading initiatives and bringing about change?
Are you already leading and managing but want to practice different approaches?
Maybe you know how to lead and manage but need the chance to try out different approaches?
This dynamic, practical course for women will let you explore and try
out leadership skills and look at management issues such as handling difficult people.
Courses can be tailored to the needs of your organisation.
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Nordic Walking
New exciting way to get fit
Tutoring by Fran Loots who is an International Nordic Walking Association qualified instructor (INWA)
What is Nordic walking? Fees?
Nordic Walking Workshop Dates
27th March 2010
COMRIE
From 12.45 pm - 3.45 pm
Cost £20 including hire of poles
CHECK SPACES FIRST tel 01764 670541
ONLY CLICK ONCE OR YOU WILL END UP PAYING FOR EACH CLICK
FRESH AIRobics Classes
Currently weekly from Crieff
Wednesday 9:30 to 10:45 am
For more information, contact us.
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What is Nordic walking?
Nordic walking is fitness walking using specially designed walking poles.
Originating in Finland – as a way for cross-country skiers to train in summer, Nordic walking has taken off all over Europe. The nordic fitness craze isset to take off in Britain too.
Nordic walking exercises the whole body using 90% of the muscles in the body and can burn over 45% more calories than ordinary walking. The upper body gets a workout with the big muscles around the shoulders, neck and arms also being worked properly. Tension in these muscles is released and the spine is strengthened - this can help to ease back pain.
As well as improving your endurance, strengthening and toning the muscles in the upper body, arms and legs, and releasing muscle tension in the neck and shoulders, Nordic walking also provides an excellent cardiovascular workout. You get your heart beating an average 5-17 times more per minute than normal walking.
Simply using poles means you consume about 20% more calories than normal walking, and if you combine this with the effects of walking faster, you can actually burn up to 46% more energy than when you walk normally, according to some research.
Many of these benefits can be put down to the use of poles. These improve your posture and help you to walk faster, by propelling your body forward thus increasing the length of your stride.
For more information, contact us.
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FEES
Workshops
Venue – Comrie and Crieff Perthshire
Dates & times: Variable and subject to demand.
Level 1 (Health - beginners) -3 hours
Fee: £18 per person including use of poles if required.
Level 2 (Fitness & Sport - intermediate) - 3 hours - includes video analysis
Fee: £20 per person including use of poles if required.
Private Tuition & Personal Training
Venues – Comrie/Crieff
Additional charges may apply if the instructor is required to travel to an alternative venue at the client's request.
Dates and times: By mutual arrangement.
1 or 2 people
£30 per hour including use of poles if required.
Note: This is a session fee not a per person fee.
3 or 4 people
£45 per hour including use of poles if required.
Note: This is a session fee not a per person fee.
5 or more people
Fee: £10.00 per hour per person including use of poles if required.
Workshops outside the Crieff/Comrie area
Private workshop can be arranged for groups throughout the Scotland.
Details and fees on application.
Please note: Fees are payable in advance and a booking form must be completed. For more information, contact us.
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Health and Fitness Coaching
Wanting to get yourself fitter and feel healthier?
Sometimes you just need a little extra help to get started.
Fran can support you work out your fitness goals and find inner motivation to set targets and reach them.
She is an NLP practitioner and a sports coach with personal experience of training for competitive sport. Whilst no longer competing at higher levels she still keeps fit and motivated to get out in most weathers....
Fees
£45 for an hour one to one
£50 for an hour for two people
For more information contact us
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