By Gill Stewart at 03:10 PM | 19/02/2018

Like when driving, it is really easy to fall into bad habits when out pole walking (especially if you are chatting!) Some Instructors are very strict on technique whilst others will only ‘nag’ you when you are taking part in workout walks or if you are seeking maximum results FAST but are not putting in

By Gill Stewart at 05:22 PM | 19/02/2013

  The Nordic Walking UK Freedom card was launched in Spring 2013. This card is issued by NWUK delivery partner Instructors who have completed additional training to be able to deliver our bespoke programmes. The NWUK ‘Learn to Nordic Walk’ programme consists of a simple teaching method developed by our experts which empowers the Nordic

By Gill Stewart at 03:44 PM | 13/12/2011

Nordic Walking poles have rubber ‘paws’ which cover the carbide tips for use on hard surfaces like pavements. In principle it’s recommended that you remove these when walking on softer ground as you get more traction from the tips whilst it’s always advisable to pop them back on when on tarmac etc. The paws are

By Gill Stewart at 06:22 PM | 17/11/2011

How can we check that we are getting the most from our poles? Nordic Walking is known for being a really sociable way to exercise, this is great for motivation but can actually affect the results that people get from the activity as time goes on. It’s easy to fall into the trap of Nordic

By Gill Stewart at 12:55 PM | 11/11/2011

At Nordic Walking UK, We’ve got so much content we’d like to share so thought we’d set up a blog to showcase all this information. From Nordic Walking Tips and Tricks, to the latest routes and gear reviews. It’ll all be here. Whilst we get started on uploading the content, we’d love to hear from