From the WALX & NWUK Community
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The effects of over eating and hibernating indoors leave many of us choosing to make lifestyle changes in January. From being more active to cutting down on the booze, many of the major charities have devised campaigns that will help you to stick to your resolution AND raise money too in 2015. So, why not sign up
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NORDIC WALKING UK CHRISTMAS ALBUM 2015
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2015 Module dates – book early to avoid disappointment. E mail support@nordicwalking.co.uk to request your booking form or call 01392 956856 for more info L 3 DIPLOMA IN EXERCISE REFERRAL Taught over 5 practical days this course will ensure you understand a range of medical conditions, the medication generally prescribed for them and how to adapt
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We are delighted to be hosting an amazing FESTIVAL of Nordic Walking which is to be held in SEVILLE next September ( 23rd – 27th) We will be combining our massively popular Instructor conference with an event aimed at Nordic Walkers worldwide. At last you will not have to let your customers down if you take time
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We love innovation here at NWUK and anything that adds a new dimension to exercising outdoors is more than welcome. We recently trialled BungyPump training poles from Sweden that contain 20 cm of built in suspension at our Conference in September. Mindful of the fact that Nordic Walking technique is based on ‘propulsion’ which would be negated with any
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NORDIC WALKING UK PRESS COVERAGE 2014 – 2017 We strive to promote Nordic Walking and our Instructors on a daily basis. Our Press team are always happy to provide content, expert comments and images – please contact gill@nordicwalking.co.uk BBC RADIO WILTSHIRE – Instructor Ashley Sandy and members of her group feature on the show demonstrating Nordic walking
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At this time of year, we get calls from very confused ‘other halves’ asking us what they can buy their special Nordic Walker! Although we have put together some simple gift packages (click here to view) for beginners and enthusiasts, we thought we would ASK some of our groups what Nordic Walking style gifts would put the
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We all love a walk on a crisp winters day and as we also have more time with Friends and Family at this time of year, be inspired to take a festive walk with your poles this yuletide. We listed our favourite ones here…………………………… GUIDED WALKS IN SHAKESPEARES BIRTHPLACE This series of special Christmas walks start when
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If you are planning to hit the slopes this winter you may want to read on! To get the most out of any ski trip you may need to add some specific training drills that match the strains placed on the body when out on the slopes. Our ski fitness expert Nicky Parsons advises that there are
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We love innovation here at NWUK and anything that adds an new dimension to exercising outdoors is more than welcome. We recently trialled BungyPump training poles from Sweden that contain 20 cm of built in suspension at our Conference in September. Mindful of the fact that Nordic Walking technique is based on ‘propulsion’ which would be negated with any
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As the party season gets under way, it’s hard to avoid eating a Christmas Dinner or two even before the big day itself! In this article NWUK Delivery Partner Instructor Bev Devereaux gives us the facts about just how many miles we might need to add to our Nordic walking routine in order to keep the
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As the winter chill descends, it is tempting to venture out in a big thick winter coat but this can cause problems as you become more active and if it is not ‘breathable’ you will become very damp underneath it as you sweat. So how do you stay warm, yet dry? It’s all a matter