From the WALX & NWUK Community
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Following the article in the last issue about what our Tutors wear on their feet we were surprised at how many of them don’t opt for waterproof shoes but choose Sealskinz waterproof socks instead! At HQ we love waterproof shoes and live in our X socks but we thought we would give the Sealsinz socks a go
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Norwegian holiday specialists Holiday Norway have just introduced Nordic Walking breaks to their fantastic range of Activity holidays which take in the best the stunning country has to offer. They have partnered with Nordic Walking UK to offer a range of holidays that will be aimed at both keen nordic walkers and beginners. With direct flights from London
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We are delighted to see that our Instructor training is gaining popularity worldwide with people coming from Dubai, Greece, Spain, France and Norway to our courses in the last two months alone! Because our qualification sits on the UK qualification credit framework (QCF – see OFQUAL website ) and is vocational, it’s easy to map to
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Our new race team was born on 7th April 2013 – complete with a new team logo and funky purple vests, they nordic walked the Lincoln 10k. We aim to make this the start of regular appearances at events across the UK from long distance walks to charity events. nwTuk (nordic walking team uk) so if you
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Our Instructors are therefore required to also study anatomy, physiology and the principles of fitness which enables them to not ONLY teach the Nordic Walking technique but to fully understand how to match it to the fitness level of the participants in their class. By completing this process, our Instructors gain a CYQ level
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Many PTs tell us they don’t want to teach full Nordic Walking technique but would like to use poles with their clients…now they can! Our NEW concept uses the amazing EXERSTRIDER poles which provide MAXIMUM results with a FAST LEARNING CURVE. No need to teach technique as the poles naturally lead the participant into a whole
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Calling all Nordic Walkers….Fancy a Challenge??? Why not spend a day with other Nordic Walkers walking through 18 miles of stunning Suffolk countryside?? This event on Sunday 19th May will start at 9.00 am and the objective is to cover the distance (from Bury St Edmunds to Clare) within 8 hours A detailed route description will
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Nordic walkers across the Uk have been tasking themselves to photograph their local landmark statues to make them appear like Nordic walkers. The aim is to raise awareness of this growing activity and to encourage others to take part. “Nordic Walking turns every walk into a workout” says Gill Stewart of Nordic walking UK ”
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Northamptonshire sport (known as N sport) started their Nordic Walking programme in the Summer of 2011 with the initial focus being on ensuring that key staff and keen volunteers were adequately qualified to deliver a programme which would have a lasting impact on participation levels across the County. As well as the full CYQ Instructor training,
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Nordic Walking UK Instructors Sam Armstrong, Nicky Parsons and Heather Watson all offer varied programmes across the stunning county of Derbyshire and also work together to ensure their groups get to fully enjoy the variety on offer. Sam has been an Instructor for over 5 years and has an established group, she says ” I have covered an awful
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The question we get asked more than anything else is…..which shoes do you advise for Nordic Walking. Our answer is simple – they MUST be flexible soled, comfortable, not too heavy and ideally waterproof but footwear is a very personal thing so no one make or style fits all. In this issue we decided to
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OK, we all love a bit of Chocolate or warm spicy hot cross buns at this time of year but like many yummy things they can play havoc with the waist line. Our mantra at NWUK is:- enjoy everything in moderation and always make sure that you balance out the calories with plenty of activity. It