From the WALX & NWUK Community
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This concept was developed to ensure that those who may struggle to keep up with others on even the most gentle nordic walks can enjoy an outdoor exercise class that combines pole walking with balance, flexibility and vital upper body strength work. The course includes joint mobility exercises, relaxation via breathing drills and builds up gradually to improve
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NWUK teamed up with International presenter and weight loss expert Pete Cohen in 2010 because both felt that a joined up approach would help them to support more people in their quests to lose weight and keep it off for good.
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Nordic Walking UK recently teamed up with HASSRA (the Dept. of Health’s sport’s and recreation club) to develop a Nordic walking programme for DH staff as part of the Civil Service Physical Activity challenge. Despite freezing weather and a challenging central London location the project has blossomed into a regular programme for the staff with some
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Regular readers of our blog and newsletters will remember the inspirational story about retired Architect Duncan Barratt who trained as an NWUK Instructor and has never looked back! – see here Duncan’s passion for encouraging others to be more active has continued to lead to recognition as a community champion and now even Royality have acknowledged
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About this time of year, many people are dusting off their old trainers and walking boots and setting out on a mission – to walk faster and further than they have ever done before. I’m sure you all have a kit list for this epic adventure – for example a waterproof jacket, rucksack, sunglasses, flask
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Aaron Howlett winner of the biggest loser UK programme in 2005 and now a professional trainer dedicated to helping others recently sent out a plea for help and we were delighted to come to his aid.
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Finally………. THE SUN IS OUT! It certainly makes us feel all summery here at HQ and we know from our instructors that you are all out there in force, exploring new routes, new fitness sessions and generally enjoying the good weather in the countryside. Hopefully you have thought about wearing plenty of sun screen before
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Exercise Anywhere Ltd the parent company of Nordic Walking UK are hosting a conference this September for those with an interest in the use of walking programmes as way to provide affordable activity & rehabilitation solutions.
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We love featuring inspirational stories in our newsletters and as it’s the London Marathon this weekend we thought we would feature a story about somebody who is running this weekend and believes nordic walking helped him to acheive this.
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Do we have an extravaganza planned for this years INSTRUCTORS conference?? You can count on it! Last year we exceeded 300 attendees over 2 days and this year we have prepared for twice that many & selected a knockout venue!
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Those of you who walk in areas where there is a lot of BRACKEN and wild fauna such as deer need to be taking extra precaution at the moment as it’s TICK SEASON!!
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Forget Brad and Angelina….we are all very excited here at NWUK because our lovely team member Kaye Redwood is getting married THIS Friday 27th. Kaye has supported many instructors throughout their journeys and she’s a popular figure here at HQ so we are sure you will join us in wishing her well for the BIG DAY.