From the WALX & NWUK Community
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Our latest training module for instructors who have completed the Nordic Walking UK ‘Wellbeing’ and ‘Essentials of Teaching MSE’ programmes, or who already hold a qualification in gym instruction or Exercise Referral, Advanced Wellbeing gives an increased understanding of common medical conditions that people in your groups may have and how to adapt the exercises
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NWUK Instructor Deirdre Abram recounts her gruelling trek across the North York moors and wonders how it was originally completed with a coffin! Here’s her story 1st June 2013 – The experience of a deathtime We’d been training for it since November 2012. It had been one of the longest winters for decades, so we’d
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The British Legion have invited Nordic Walkers to join the runners who will be attending a series of 5km runs across the UK this Autumn. We all know about the Poppy Appeal and how it raises money for those who served us in conflicts throughout the years and now we can help by NORDIC WALKING!
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If you are not convinced about Nordic Walking, maybe this video by Age UK Newham will help to convince you. They have been running Nordic Walking classes and regular walks since 2009. They have two brilliant Instructors Bee and Joan and a host of lovely leaders who help out each week. In this clip the
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Fathers Day is fast approaching and if your Dad is a Nordic Walker he will love the range of gadgets (or Dadgets!) that we have selected as the perfect gifts for him. Every self respecting outdoorsy chap needs some kind of multi tool tucked into a pocket when out and about and the Bear Grylls compact multi
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As the weather finally gets warmer and the holiday season gets into full swing, it’s time to pick up your poles and explore further afield. The big question though is:- What to take with you and how to carry it comfortably! We decided to try out a range of bags and backpacks to see how they
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Nordic Walking Holidays are becoming more and more popular as the activity takes the UK by storm so we have devised a whole new Holiday website to help you find the perfect break. Regular Nordic Walkers seek places they can visit and explore with their poles, often as a group, whilst newcomers to nordic walking
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We are short of Instructors in many areas of the UK and want to encourage people who want to make a difference to come on board and train to be Nordic Walking UK Instructors. We know it’s not easy to find money for new ventures these days but we try to help potential Instructors in
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This weekend Nordic Walkers from across the UK will be tackling the Grasmere Gallop 10 k event in the Lake District. Organised by the national Trust, this fantastic event has a specific Nordic walking section and nwTEAMuk will be there in their purple tops! If you fancy joining other Nordic Walkers to take part or
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As the weather warms up, ticks will be lurking in the undergrowth looking for their next host and whilst most bites are harmless, they can also lead to serious illness. Our advice is to know where they are likely to be and to take measures to avoid getting bitten. If you are unlucky, make sure
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Now the spring is finally here, the Walking Festival season is well and truly under way – if you love being outdoors and on foot, you will love the walks, festivities and fun on offer – Many also offer Nordic Walking tasters and guided nordic walks as well as music, local food and cultural events
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Suffolk may not be particularly hilly but this Easterly county boosts stunning countryside and coastal walks. Here, two local NWUK Instructors share their favourite routes with you:- Rosie Marler is based near the coast and her Nordic Walking group is even called Promenade! She and her hardy regulars are making it their business to explore