From the WALX & NWUK Community
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Val Sandham had an extremely painful lower back problem which she describes as so bad that a short walk form her chair to the Kitchen was simply dreadful. Her Osteopath agreed that maybe Nordic Walking could help as it would strengthen the back without any twisting or strain. He was right, and as Val (pictured
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NWUK Instructors with our new CYQ Qualification are invited to join the Register of Exercise professionals (REPs)at a special discounted rate. REPS membership provides a host of benefits so don’t miss out on your chance to join for only £19 (usually £29) Here are just some reasons why you should join:- Professional status: Recognition
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The NWUK INSTRUCTORS CONVENTION 2012 is shaping up to be THE event of the year with presentations, workshops, research, retail, networking,socialising and even a delicious buffet lunch! Early signs are that it will also sell out very quickly as the Earlybird rates end on July 31st and on line booking has already been very brisk!
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You may have already seen the TV ads that signal the start of the latest Government campaign aimed at getting people to live more healthily.With the most exciting summer of sport fast-approaching, Change4Life is calling upon the nation to get inspired and get active with the launch of Games4Life.
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Want to learn how to keep regular clients interested and attract new ones? Its simple, nobody wants to do the same thing every week so add some variety to your sessions for clients that have mastered nordic walking and use innovative branded classes to target those who may think NW is not for them.
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It’s the end of an era at NWUK HQ – our first ever admin employee Laura Jones has left the fold to pursue her long held dream to launch her own cake decorating business. We’re delighted to say she is still very much involved with NWUK as she is now a fully qualified Instructor and
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If you thought that Nordic Walking was only suited to the leafy home counties, think again! Bee Burgess and Joan Lewis of AGE UK NEWHAM first added it to their Health walks programme in 2008 and now have a sustainable, inspirational programme with a host of leaders and some amazing case studies. DUNCAN BARRATT on the other hand was
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The falls and bone health team at St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust in London have recently added an exercise intervention scheme to target the primary and secondary prevention of fractures. Nordic walking will be one of the core components on offer. They hope to be able to start this client group on a journey of
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Walking poles are increasingly being used for rehabilitation and the latest research proves that it can positively impact on a number of conditions. In this workshop Nicola Parsons will provide an overview of current research on walking & pole walking and how projects can use it to increase participation, gain the respect of the medical profession
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Delivering exercise outdoors presents health and safety considerations way beyond those that occur with indoor classes. It’s not just busy roads or slippery paths but everything from land ownership & emergency vehicle access through to dog bites and sunstroke.This should not be a barrier to providing what the public want though and this workshop will
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Presentations at this event will be second to none – Robin Gargrave was the director of Innovation and Development for Central YMCA and worked for them for 25 years.In 2011 Robin was an expert witness to the House of Lords Science and Technology sub committee investigating behaviour change in healthy eating and physical activity.Robin is
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The NWUK Ultimate Nordic circuit concept is simple…… its for those who love nordic Walking and want a tougher workout AND for the people out there who (foolishly) think that Nordic Walking is not a tough enough workout for them in the first place.