From the WALX & NWUK Community
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We know it’s not been the best start to year weather wise but hey – look around you and there are signs that spring is not too far away (we promise!) Snowdrops are battling the elements and putting on a show all over the UK so we thought we would share our favourite SNOWDROP walks
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Nordic Walking for the over fifties is being offered by elite rugby club the SARACENS who are based in North London. As part of their drive to help the local community get active, they have included Nordic Walking with NWUK Delivery Partner Instructor Daniela Boyce to the list of activities available at their stunning new
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If you love being active, enjoy being outdoors and want to help others achieve their goals, joining our team could be the answer. We need inspirational Instructors to represent us in locations across the UK. At NWUK we offer Instructor training that is a recognised fitness QUALIFICATION and provides entry to Register of Exercise professional
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Prima magazine this month contains some advice about ‘creaky knees’ and why Nordic Walking is a great way for sufferers to gradually increase their activity levels in a gentle controlled way. Well done to NWUK Delivery Partner Jackie Reiss for providing the advice and thanks to Prima for helping us to spread the word! get
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If you fancy taking up Nordic Walking In 2014 – here are some tips about how to choose the right Instructor for you. Nordic Walking UK have trained over 2,500 Instructors and they offer a variety of sessions from wellbeing to high intensity circuits. Before joining into any regular walks it is ESSENTIAL that you learn
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At this time of year, its easy to focus mainly on the thermal properties of clothing but these days, active wear technology has moved on and your under garments can play a big part in both comfort levels and performance. Wearing an ordinary bra when exercising is really not recommended for a number of reasons. Apart
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When we say our Nordic Walking groups are inspirational……….we sure mean it! This group all took part in a themed day that was run by Dudley Parks as part of their Summer Nordic programme and we just love how they are smiling their way through the TREK FIT circuits! Tom Weaver, the Senior parks activity activator advisor
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Thanks to everyone who has sent in their Festive photos this year! We think that Instructor Sam Armstrong is the winner so far when it comes to style! This onesie is the envy of the whole team here at NWUK and sooo flattering too! Mind you, Kevin Marshall’s purple sweater comes a close second –
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Right across the UK there are thousands of brilliant Volunteers helping to make Nordic Walking programmes, friendly, well organised and professional. David Lambert who is based in Cheshire and delivers sessions for Cheshire East is a fine example and we are delighted that all his hard work has recently been recognised. David worked hard to
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As December approaches, it’s becoming clear that Nordic Walking poles are on a lot of wish lists this Christmas! As you can see, the retail chaps are like busy elves and have loads of SHOP and DROP orders ready to go out to Instructors right through December. We have been delighted at how many Instructors are now making
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Thanks to NWUK Instructor and physiotherapist Heather Watson (pictured) for sharing this excellent, comprehensive case study of how Nordic walking was used to rehabilitate a 48 year Woman who suffered from back and leg pain. First presented at our National Conference in 2011, this study is a useful resource for all those involved in rehabilitation
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The British Heart Foundation National Centre for physical activity held a sell out conference this month which was focussed on ‘behaviour change’ and how to encourage the inactive to become active….for life! Nordic Walking UK were delighted to be asked to provide the midday activity workshop and Jason Feavers (our wellbeing and exercise referral expert)