From the WALX & NWUK Community
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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.
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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