"Kay Speakman is a highly experienced Nordic Walking instructor. She has a very positive, friendly and professional attitude to those in her care and always endeavours to make walks challenging and interesting for the group. On a personal level she is very easy going with a good sense of humour and her walks are very enjoyable."
Paula

"Nordic walking needs instruction and guidance if maximum benefits are to be gained.
Kay is an excellent teacher...my friend and I were very impressed with the standard of instruction we received."
Audrey

"The whole experience from the warm-up at the start, to the cool-down at the end, is a positive and enjoyable one. Kay is professional and well-informed, while the opportunity for socialising as you walk, makes it feel natural and relaxing. Afterwards you are left feeling well-exercised and glowing with good health!"
Sarah

‘It’s just been so lovely walking in the park today - such a friendly group, and I seem to be getting the hang of it more and more  - I kept feeling like bursting into song!’
Nichola

"Nordic Walking is a wonderful experience. Great exercise in wonderful surroundings not to forget all that fresh air!! Everyone of all ages and gender should give it a try and you will be hooked! All made possible by the lovely Kay who is great fun, enthusiastic, welcoming and a joy to be with. Thanks Kay."
Annette

“After a recent GP blood pressure test, my doctor, surprised at the low readings (lowest for 15 months) asked what I’d been up to.  When I mentioned that I had been Nordic walking that morning, he said that that would be the reason, and he was thinking of taking it up himself!”
Pat

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...and a lovely letter

Dear Kay
 
I wanted to take this opportunity to let you know how I feel about Nordic Walking and what it is doing for me.
 
I initially joined your classes to try something new, I have previously tried other organised exercises with little success as they did not really suit me ; I did not enjoy sweating in a gym whilst being told to stretch into completely impossible positions and wearing costumes superman would be familiar with; I did not enjoy being in a swimming pool with a lot of other people trying to exercise in what felt like a washing machine; I am too much of a coward to get out on the roads cycling.
 
I enjoy walking and Nordic Walking seemed to be a better match for me. I have a metal plate in my ankle and am at high risk of suffering from osteoporosis, so was aware that I needed to do some form of exercise to protect myself for the future. I also wanted to lose weight, get fitter and meet some new people.  And I have to say I have achieved these latter three things in a relatively short time. 
 
But I have got more than these things out of your classes. I feel more energised, and motivated to walk several times a week.  I feel healthier mentally and physically and quietly smug as we walk around happily whilst other exercisers don’t really look as if they are enjoying themselves at all ! I really look forward to Wednesday mornings in Bushy Park.
And the great thing is that I can keep Nordic Walking up for the rest of my life – which cannot necessarily be said for other forms of exercise.
 
You are a pleasure to work with, always happy and very patient with us all.  Thank you for introducing me to a most enjoyable mode of exercise, which really suits me and my poles down to the ground !
 
Regards
Maura