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Flexible living!

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There are several elements of fitness that are essential for maintaining good levels of mobility and independence as we get older. One vital element is FLEXIBILITY and it is not simply a case of being able to touch your toes! Increased flexibility makes every day living easier by improving the range of movement of the joints


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New research – NW and Heart patients

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This research shows that home based telemonitored Nordic Walking had a great adherence rate and positive results click here


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Oh what fun we had!

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Once again, we had a fantastic turn out of motivated and inspirational Instructors to our Conference this year. Once again, it was those who attended that made it into an event to remember (as the pictures show!) We loved meeting you all and introducing you to new initiatives that will hopefully help you to excel.


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Update your skills

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We launched a number of new cpd modules and partnerships at the 2014 Conference and have been delighted with the response so far If you would like to work with CHILDREN, try out ROLLER SKIING learn more about NAVIGATION or discover BUNGYPUMP – check out the dates below and contact Kaye on 01392 956856  for more


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Get ready for Winter

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Here are our tips for keeping your groups active and safe as the evenings close in and it starts to get chilly! 1. SEE THE LIGHT! Although teaching Nordic walking in the dark is not advised, there is NO need to cancel your sessions – simply choose well lit areas like sports fields OR go


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CHICHESTER HALF MARATHON

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NWUK Instructor Sylvia May and her group would love as many other groups as possible to join them to take part in their local half Marathon event. The CHICHESTER HALF MARATHON on Sunday 12th October has positively embraced Nordic Walking and has even got designated prizes for the Nordic walking category. Let’s show them our appreciation for


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Instructor pole offer – silly prices!

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The Gabel X6 is lightweight 90% carbon and beautifully branded in NWUK logo and colourways. Perfect for your teaching pack and for doing tasters and demos, they come in set sizes and have extremely comfy straps. We have limited stock left as the RRP is £89.95 and we are offering them to NWUK Instructors for:- 3


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Everything you need to know! – New book OUT NOW!

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We are very excited about the publication of a clear concise guide to Nordic Walking that was published by Bloomsbury in September 2014. Not only does it provide an up to date overview of techniques, equipment and advice but it is endorsed by Nordic Walking UK and written by one of our very own experts with a


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Sign up for our newsletters

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Stay in touch with everything Nordic walking. We share your stories, promote events & holidays and provide interesting articles on everything from stretching to outdoor safety! If you have missed any issues click the links below to access past newsletters If you want to sign up for the next issue – click HERE    Summer news 2014


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Nordic Walking and breast cancer – latest research

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There is increasing evidence that Nordic walking can have an extremely positive effect on the recovery of those with breast Cancer.   Read the latest research HERE    


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INSTRUCTOR RESOURCE

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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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Planning walks and routes

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We have teamed up with Ordnance survey to give you discounted access to what we think is the best route planning tool out there There are few better ways to explore and savour the coastlines, cities, mountains and meadows of Great Britain than discovering the landscape with an OS map. Whether you want to head


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