From the WALX & NWUK Community
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At this time of year, its easy to focus mainly on the thermal properties of clothing but these days, active wear technology has moved on and your under garments can play a big part in both comfort levels and performance. Wearing an ordinary bra when exercising is really not recommended for a number of reasons. Apart
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When we say our Nordic Walking groups are inspirational……….we sure mean it! This group all took part in a themed day that was run by Dudley Parks as part of their Summer Nordic programme and we just love how they are smiling their way through the TREK FIT circuits! Tom Weaver, the Senior parks activity activator advisor
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Thanks to everyone who has sent in their Festive photos this year! We think that Instructor Sam Armstrong is the winner so far when it comes to style! This onesie is the envy of the whole team here at NWUK and sooo flattering too! Mind you, Kevin Marshall’s purple sweater comes a close second –
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Right across the UK there are thousands of brilliant Volunteers helping to make Nordic Walking programmes, friendly, well organised and professional. David Lambert who is based in Cheshire and delivers sessions for Cheshire East is a fine example and we are delighted that all his hard work has recently been recognised. David worked hard to
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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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Thanks to NWUK Instructor and physiotherapist Heather Watson (pictured) for sharing this excellent, comprehensive case study of how Nordic walking was used to rehabilitate a 48 year Woman who suffered from back and leg pain. First presented at our National Conference in 2011, this study is a useful resource for all those involved in rehabilitation
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The British Heart Foundation National Centre for physical activity held a sell out conference this month which was focussed on ‘behaviour change’ and how to encourage the inactive to become active….for life! Nordic Walking UK were delighted to be asked to provide the midday activity workshop and Jason Feavers (our wellbeing and exercise referral expert)
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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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We were delighted to help with the signage of the first specific Nordic Walking Park in the UK. The concept was the brainchild of NWUK level 4 Instructor Penny Parker who runs Nordic Walking across Essex and specialises in wellbeing and exercise referral. A qualified Nurse, Penny is passionate about helping people to find ways to
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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