Nordic Walking
Nordic walking can be enjoyed in all seasons and in the great outdoors. Alone or in a group, the sporty or less sporty will enjoy "burning calories" while discovering our magnificent corners of Wallonia and beyond.
Accessible from 18 years of age
Nordic walking is an endurance sport that combines the work of arms and legs through the use of poles. stemming from cross-country skiing, the technique allows the work of 80% of the muscles, while relieving the load on the legs by 20 to 40%.
Ideal for an optimal breathing and a high energy expenditure (400 Kcal/h against 280 Kcal/h for rhythmic walking), it softens the joints without tiring them and strengthens the skeleton.
Nordic walking is suitable for all age groups. The most athletic will find it a simple, attractive and effective way to train.
This sport is relatively simple but it is necessary to learn the basic rules to practice in an optimal way and without risk of injury.
The choice of poles, specifically adapted to each one, will be done preferably on the advice of an instructor during the initiation.
Nordic walking can be practiced in any season and in the nature. Alone or in a group, the sportsman, or the less sportsman, will experience pleasure "to burn calories" while discovering our magnificent corners of Wallonia and elsewhere.
Initiation
Cycles of 6 sessions including :
- 1 discovery class of 1h30, offering an overview of the technique.
- 5 introductory classes of 1h30: step-by-step learning of an effective technique.
Classes are scheduled in different areas, including the Vecquée woods in Seraing and the Streupas heath in Angleur, at weekends and on weekdays.
Initiation program: www.vertlaforme.be (calendar - discoveries and initiations)
Activities
- Walks supervised by an instructor (technical improvements).
- 9 weekly walks of varying levels and lengths (7 to 15km).
- Day hikes, weekends and trips abroad...
- Endurance training in preparation for trails and performance hikes (30 to 100 km).
- Information is available on the website www.vertlaforme.be and/or by e-mail.
- Please note that Nordic walking can also be practised within the framework of other activities or clubs (e.g. a traditional walking club).
Location & schedule
- Places and times are listed on the Vert la forme page
Equipment
- Poles are loaned for the 6 introductory courses
Cost
1.Registration required(payable to ULiège sports)
2. For the initiation cycle excluding the discovery cycle, see above (payable to "Vert la forme"):
- Students (ULiège and other students): 30€ (5€ for discovery and 25€ for 5 introductory classes)
- Other categories: 60€ (10€ for discovery and 50€ for 5 introductory classes)
3. Weekly walks: free (participation if carpooling) after payment of registration.
4. Other activities (barbecues, weekends, holidays, etc.): see the club website.
Registration and payment
- Once you've created your profile in theMonClubapplication , choose your sport:
- "Nordic Walking" - Proceed to payment via the
applicationNB: Membership packages include the ULiège sports membership fee and an additional fee where applicable. If you choose several sports formulas, you will only payone ULiège sports membership fee (the membership fee will be automatically deducted at the time of payment). Proceed to payment from the application. - The introductory cycle must be paid directly to the "Vert la forme" club.
At any time, you can add a complementary formula via the application.
Information
At the Salon des sports on Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Amphithéâtres de l'Europe, Campus du Sart-Tilman, boulevard du Rectorat 13, Bâtiment B4, 4000 Liège (Sart-Tilman)
Contacts
Instructors
- Mrs Josiane RADOUX - 0477/977.354 - j.radoux@gmail.com
- Mr Georges NEYRINCK - 0475/70.50.00 - g.neyrinck@gmail.com
Website
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