Drumheller Nordic Walking & Wellness

03/10/2026

Space is limited to 6. Register early, so you don't miss out!

03/07/2026

😍What a beautiful week for Nordic walking in Drumheller!
👣Our group enjoyed peaceful steps through the Municipal Cemetery, stopping at the Scatter Garden for some balance and stability exercises.
🚶🏽‍♀️Then later in the week, we walked the paved trails behind the Badlands Community Facility and Rotary Spray Park.
❄️Winter gifted us some beautiful weather, acceptable walking conditions, and—best of all—wonderful company.
Join us twice weekly for Outdoor Walking and Wellness classes with Drumheller Nordic Walking and Wellness.
✨Movement, connection, and fresh air await!
Call 403-823-0156 to get started today.

03/02/2026

✨You're invited! ✨
🥳Join us for an hour of wellness activities...for FREE!🆓
✅Make sure to pre-register early!
♥Hope to see you there.

02/25/2026

Registration for March classes and our monthly Special Event is now open to the public. Call/text for availability or more information. 403-823-0156.

02/22/2026

Part Two of Two.
I have the muscle on both sides. How about you?

02/22/2026

Part One of Two.

02/19/2026

Looking forward to doing some dancing at the Studio on 3rd with our line dancers today.

New research reveals that dancing may be the most effective exercise for treating depression, outperforming traditional antidepressants and yoga.

According to a comprehensive 2024 meta-analysis published in The BMJ, dancing is a potent science-backed antidepressant that provides larger reductions in depression symptoms than walking, strength training, or medication alone. The study, which reviewed 218 trials involving over 14,000 participants, highlights how the unique combination of physical exertion, rhythm, and emotional expression creates a neurochemical symphony in the brain. By simultaneously releasing serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin while lowering cortisol, dance offers a multi-layered approach to mental wellness that traditional solitary exercises often lack.

Beyond the physiological perks, dancing acts as a form of somatic therapy that helps break the cycle of negative rumination and enhances mindfulness. When performed in groups, it fosters interbrain synchrony, strengthening social bonds and enhancing the overall therapeutic effect. Because it is highly accessible and requires no gym membership, researchers are now advocating for dance to be considered a front-line treatment or a powerful complement to psychotherapy. Whether in a living room or a ballroom, moving to the beat is proving to be a safe, cost-effective, and transformative tool for managing anxiety and depression across all age groups.

source: Noetel, M., Sanders, T., Gallagher, D., Gwenzi, T., Parker, P., Burton, N. W., & Lonsdale, C. (2024). Effect of exercise for depression: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. The BMJ.

02/17/2026

💔Emotions are real, and they deserve to be acknowledged — even the uncomfortable ones. This weekend, I felt a little FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). It’s not something that visits me often.
👀I came across some members of our “Do You Wanna” page out for a walk together. I’d heard a bit of chatter about the plan earlier, but I knew I wouldn’t be able to join because of other commitments, so I didn’t think much more about it.
👫👫Then I saw them together on a beautiful February Saturday, walking down one of my favourite roads… and there it was. That little pang of FOMO.🥺
But almost as quickly as it arrived, it shifted into gratitude.💓
What I saw was exactly what the "Do You Wanna" page is intended to do. Connect people - in an active, living community.
And for that, I can't help feel anything but grateful.🙏

02/15/2026

🥰Thanks to everyone who showed up for our "Cost-Effective Date Night" and cheered on the Drumheller Dragons to a 5-2 win over the Devon Xtreme!📣
It's always more fun doing things together.👫That's why, outside of our regular fitness classes, we also hold Special Events.🌟We've done pottery🍵, cooking classes🍝, stained glass, bowling🎳, hiking in the mountains, painting🖌, potlucks, haunted hour tours👻, mini-golf⛳, and more!
🔍Discover everything we have to offer by visiting the Drumheller Nordic Walking and Wellness website or by calling 403-823-0156!

02/09/2026

We talked about this after our positive affirmations meditation during our Resist, Stretch, and Meditate class this morning. With everything going on in the world today, it's easy to get caught up in the negative. Instead, try and look for the good and to practice living with an attitude of gratitude. There's so much to be thankful for if you just take the time to notice. Here is the link to the meditation that we did. https://youtu.be/1Kuvo9BSmBg?si=Yyqg6rCoejX-SHay

02/06/2026

🔥Every time our Nordic walking group heads out, I’m reminded how lucky we are. 😊We talk, laugh, share stories, exchange knowledge, and learn from each other, all while working 90% of our body's muscles.💪🏻Not bad for something that feels more like hanging out with friends than “exercise.”
🌄And honestly… being outside in the Drumheller Badlands at the beginning of February without wearing more than 2 layers is a bonus and makes every step feel like a gift.
❓If you’ve ever wondered what Nordic walking is all about, come take a Nordic Walking for Beginners class and find out for yourself. You might just discover your new favourite way to move.😍
For more information, visit the Drumheller Nordic Walking and Wellness website, call/text 403-823-0156, or e-mail drumnordicwalk@gmail.com.
You don’t have to go fast…you just have to go!