From the WALX & NWUK Community
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We have devised a great little info sheet and product information handout for you to print and give to your customers If you have a fancy printer you may wish to make this a double sided handout or if or you prefer you can print both separately. We will provide regular product updates which you
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Every new Instructor dreams of a full pack of 12 luxury poles but in these hard times, we at NWUK know that’s not always achievable so we have designed the ultimate bargain pole pack that will help you to get started AND to effectively sell poles to your clients once you start teaching. Fixed length poles may
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CO – ORDINATION – Top Tips We’ve all had them! The one client who despite us never mentioning which leg swings in conjunction with which arm and trying to encourage natural walking …..will lose all natural rhythm as soon as they try to use their poles. So how do we deal with it? Dawn Mclean
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The latest model from Italy these poles are EXTENDABLE (adjustable at the top near the handle) and made of Carbon which has a protective Aluminium ‘wrap’ to make it robust, lightweight and super strong – size from 100cm-130cm. They perform like a quality fixed length pole but are adjustable – great for teaching with too. They come
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We promised a bigger and better event than ever for 2014 and we are delighted to announce that CONFERENCE 2014 will be just that! 2 days of workshops, presentations, networking, learning and inspiration! A mix of indoor and outdoor workshops – keynote presentations from experts and your chance to meet & learn from other instructors.
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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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Our media team are working hard to make sure that Nordic Walking gets covered in magazines, newspapers and on the internet via social media and partnership promotions. Our aim is to drive customers to our brilliant Instructors (who we know are the best in the world!) and our research shows that Customers do place trust
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As ever, our team of expert Tutors have been developing more exciting modules for you to attend in order to build up your skills. Our two fantastic NEW modules are Advanced wellbeing and An Introduction to MSE (Muscle strength and endurance) training. For more info see below. You can also choose from old favourites like ski and
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The Cambridge, Knowsley & Bristol Instructor Roadshows have been a HUGE success and we have loved meeting so many motivated Instructors who are keen to learn and play a bigger part in TEAM NWUK! Martin’s technique evaluation has been especially popular and he managed to finish just before or after the heavens opened at all
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Our Autumn/Winter series of REGIONAL INSTRUCTOR ROADSHOWS are here to help YOU! Our team of Experts will be travelling the UK in order to make sure as many NWUK Instructors as possible have the opportunity to access the latest information and tips on technique, equipment, marketing and how to learn from and support each other! These
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NWUK REGIONAL ROADSHOWS – It’s official – We are coming to see you! Last year we held a fabulous National conference in the middle of the UK with nearly 300 attendees but many of you told us that taking time off to attend was a struggle and that the expense of travel and overnight stays
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Can you believe, it’s time to think about dark evenings again? With all this balmy weather about it’s easy to forget how chilly, dark and grim our evenings can be as the Autumn draws in but if you are not prepared…it can catch you out. The nights draw in by 20 minutes each week so