From the WALX & NWUK Community
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NWUK Instructor Duncan may be in his seventies but he took part in several events prior to the 2012 Olympics as part of campaigns to get local people more active. Supported by Bucks and Milton Keynes sports partnership, Duncan has won awards for his work inspiring people of all ages to take up Nordic Walking following his
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Many of you will be visiting stunning areas of the UK over the Summer Period and if you are lucky enough to be in North Norfolk, you may fancy exploring it with your poles. Local Instructor Mark Richardson suggests some fantastic routes for you to try. Mark says ” My Three favourite walks are Sandringham,
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The sun is shining and it’s great to be outdoors but is this really hot weather ideal for exercising? Some people really struggle to be active in the heat and it is important to take measures to avoid heat stroke, dehydration and sunburn. If you take precautions, there is nothing better than an exhilarating Nordic
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Nordic Walking UK Instructor Karen Blanchard from Lincolnshire was struggling with her weight and feeling pretty low when she spotted an advert for our Instructor training courses. Here she outlines the journey that has given her a whole new lease of life and helped her lose nearly 3 stone so far. “In June 2012, whilst out shopping in Spalding,
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When Itsik Levy and inspirational fitness and health pioneer from Israel came to the UK to train with us, he wanted more than simply being an Instructor. He was so inspired by how Nordic Walking had grown in the UK and the difference it was making to Peoples lives, so he came back to train
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If you want to improve your strength, balance and overall fitness you will benefit from investing in these simple easy to stow products that all compliment Nordic walking to provide maximum training effects. SUMMER OFFER – BUY ONE GET ONE FREE (Cheapest item) This offer is available for phone orders only due to limited availability – when
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We are delighted to have secured over £200 worth of resources each for our Delivery partner Instructors who were willing to host special Taster days as part of the National Change for Life summer campaign …….. ‘GET GOING!’ The Campaign is aimed at highlighting the Olympic legacy by encouraging people to try something new on
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Fancy joining up with other Nordic Walking Instructors and their groups across the UK? Theres no better way to motivate your group than by encouraging them to join a race or charity event and we have quite a few lined up for you in the coming months so join nwTEAM uk and wear your purple
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Once again NWUK Instructors have gone the extra mile (literally in some cases) to raise awareness and money for some great causes – some we have featured before and others are new to this blog. Alice Denham and her 4 companions have completed the 110 mile Nordic walk that followed the journey of the ambulances that
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The Grasmere Gallop 10k Nordic Walking event was once again a brilliant day out for Nordic Walkers of all ages and abilities. We are delighted at how many of you decided to take part and proud to announce that two of our lovely Instructors crossed the line first in their group! Bart Piotrowicz and Debbie
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Trainee NWUK Instructor Tony Dunne is walking proof that exercising in the great outdoors is a fantastic way to combat depression. Tony from Felixstowe in Suffolk suffered depression, anxiety and panic attacks so bad at times that he couldn’t leave the house but with the help he received from Colchester MIND and the discovery of Nordic walking he
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We have been running our outdoor wilderness 2 day courses for over a year now but some of you have asked us for a one day courses as time is so precious. So…….. here it is – Our partner the First Aid academy has worked with us to devise the PERFECT course for Nordic Walking