About Us

Martin Christie

Martin bought Nordic walking to the UK in 2004 and since trained thousands of Nordic walking Instructors, physiotherapists, and clinical teams. He also runs a successful group in London and travels the world training International WALX partners.

Mike Rollason

Leisure entrepreneur with a proven track record of building health, outdoor activity and lifestyle brands & products. Mike is committed to developing sustainable concepts that encourage participation and ensure retention.

Gill Stewart

Physical activity promoter, exercise referral specialist, Author and creator of innovative programmes which change lives. Gill supports the WALX and NWUK Instructor network to develop effective walking groups in the UK and abroad

Nicky Taylor

WALX HQ retail assistant – Nicky is the friendly face that greets people in the WALX HQ store, processes internet orders and ensures deliveries arrive on time. She supports Instructors with shop n drop parcels.

Eve Baker

Part of the WALX team for over 10 years, Eve is the calm administrator that knows every system and Instructor! She supports walkers with bookings, provides advice on poles and manages orders and memberships.

Lisa Borremeo - Harlow

Office Manager extraordinaire – Lisa is IT and Instructor support, she builds Instructor websites, manages their monthly accounts via the WALX portal, and is always at the end of the phone for them.

Edward Cheek

Edward is the WALX store Manager – with a background in competitive swimming and a career at the helm of major outdoor retailers, Edward is responsible for the promotion and distribution of the patented WALX poles and associated walking accessories.

The WALX HQ Team are passionate about promoting the physical, mental and social benefits of being active outdoors and believe that walking really is the way forward (excuse the pun!) when it comes to enjoyable but effective exercise. We brought Nordic walking into the UK and have since created a host of innovative outdoor programmes.

Having all been in the fitness industry longer than we care to admit and the founders of Nordic Walking UK, we have seen a few fads come and go and we know that nothing beats the combination of natural movement, fresh air and fun! That’s why we decided to use our expertise to create our “Health Club without walls” where professional Instructors Coaches and Guides are always on hand (or foot) to make every step count, every session enjoyable and most importantly…. affordable too!

Read our story and follow our steps…

2008
2008
2008

A new format training course was developed and REPs (Register of Exercise Professionals) accreditation gained. A new UK Office was established in Olney near Milton Keynes and Gill and Mike returned to the UK to develop NWUK brand, systems, training and programmes.

2006
2005
2005

Following a break whilst living in the French Alps and consulting to the Fitness Industry about using outdoor programmes to increase engagement (as Sante Solutions), Gill and Mike discoverd the power of poles for cross country skiing and trekking. They met up with Martin Christie and invited him onto their…
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2000
Early millenium
Early millenium

By the millennium, Gill had moved to the Private sector where she helped Mike build up his Health Club membership prior to its sale to a large chain. Gill remained at the helm, driving customer care, building the Membership and managing the renovation until taking a National role with the…
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1990
Way back in the 1990s
Way back in the 1990s

Way back in the 1990’s Innes Kerr, Mike Rollason and Gill Stewart were key figures in the fast growing Fitness Industry. Innes began his career with DeVere fitness and Fitness for Industry whilst Mike developed a prestige Independent Health Club and outdoor activity centre in Milton Keynes. He also became…
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