From the WALX & NWUK Community
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NOW is the time to start planning SKI FIT courses for your regulars and as a way to attract new people to your classes. Our SKI FIT module is a one day training course that includes ADVANCED TECHNIQUE. Its part of the ULTIMATE NORDIC brand which is gaining popularity across the UK and includes TREK FIT which
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Back in deepest darkest February, we set a challange to our instructors, groups and members to see just how many miles they actually Nordic Walked.Using an amazing FREE mobile phone APP we challenged them to see how many miles they could clock up before the start of the London 2012 Olympics. We were astonished with
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This year we have a great venue that provides both indoor and outdoor space and the opportunity for you to join us in interactive workshops and informative presentations.
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Some Instructors have told us they are concerned about taking a day out from their schedules in order to attend and others are concerned about the cost of travel or whether they will know anybody when they get the the event. WE SAY…….
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Kerley aged 51 a former hospital nurse from Cheshire with 15 years experience of adult medical and surgical nursing had a career break raising 4 sons and 2 dogs during which time she worked in various roles in the voluntary sector including facilitating parenting programmes and Scouting .
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NWUK Instructors with our new CYQ Qualification are invited to join the Register of Exercise professionals (REPs)at a special discounted rate. REPS membership provides a host of benefits so don’t miss out on your chance to join for only £19 (usually £29) Here are just some reasons why you should join:- Professional status: Recognition
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The NWUK INSTRUCTORS CONVENTION 2012 is shaping up to be THE event of the year with presentations, workshops, research, retail, networking,socialising and even a delicious buffet lunch! Early signs are that it will also sell out very quickly as the Earlybird rates end on July 31st and on line booking has already been very brisk!
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You may have already seen the TV ads that signal the start of the latest Government campaign aimed at getting people to live more healthily.With the most exciting summer of sport fast-approaching, Change4Life is calling upon the nation to get inspired and get active with the launch of Games4Life.
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Want to learn how to keep regular clients interested and attract new ones? Its simple, nobody wants to do the same thing every week so add some variety to your sessions for clients that have mastered nordic walking and use innovative branded classes to target those who may think NW is not for them.
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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.