From the WALX & NWUK Community
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As a leading walking for fitness brand, we view PACE as an important factor when it comes to walking for results. However, it may surprise you to know that we do not always advise on a faster pace. Thats because, a good workout and wellness plan will always include a mix of paces and here’s
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Ok so after a Summer of heatwaves where we adapted our walking routes and clothing accordingly. Autumn is now here and we are being told to expect more extreme weather of the wetter variety! So it is important to not get complacent, because as the old saying goes….. it never rains but it pours! If
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Theres so much going on in WALX groups from John O Groats to Littlehampton that we find it hard to keep up sometimes – here is a snapshot. The good news is that we also have another 10 groups launching this Autumn so if there’s nothing in your area yet, hopefully you will be WALXing
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How time flies! In 2015 following an International Nordic walking event in Seville organised by our team, we decided to welcome our Instructors and their groups to walk with us at our HQ in Dorset Since then there has been an event every year in some form another – even a socially distanced affair during
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These days walkers are getting used to managing more extreme weather events, diversions due to floods and shadier routes due to excessive heat but the latter is now leading to a higher risk of wild fires and here at WALX we take that very seriously. Our HQ in Dorset is in an area famous for
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You may remember Jamie McAnsh from earlier articles where we have followed his ascents of kilmanjaro and other feats – despite having lost the use of his legs due to Complex regional Pain syndrome. Known for his motivational speaking and can- do attitude, it’s fitting that he is now part of PROJECT CAN’T which will
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Whether you are a regular walker or just starting out, it is important to take care of your feet because they provide shock absorption, weight bearing and stability. There are so many bones in the foot that they actually represent a quarter of the bones in our bodies and the anatomy of the human foot
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WALX Tenerife braved the 31 degree heat and energy sapping volcanic dust called Picon to cover the 8 mile Lanzarote Wine run. Although they resisted the urge to stop at the regular wine breaks! In typical WALX style, they ran into the Tutor who taught them to be Instructors in the UK (Sam) who later
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Ticks are out in force now and they are beginning to gather in areas not typically associated with them. Whilst they are usually found in wooded or bracken filled areas where Deer roam, they are increasingly populating grassy areas and even parkland. They will wait for something or somebody to brush past and once they
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Many WALX groups celebrated World Parkinson’s Day on 11th April with events designed to promote how effective, empowering and safe total body walking can be for those in need of extra stability when walking. As those living with Parkinson’s all have different elements they may want to improve – WALX Masters are trained to work
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Non pole walkers often comment that using poles just means having to carry something extra! Those who use poles correctly know that that’s not the case and using two poles can massively improve your comfort and performance BUT in some cases it is easy to lapse into simply going through the motions and not actually
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WALX Tutors have been busy training the teams at two very special locations recently – in fact on the same day in March we were delighted to train inspirational teams in the Midlands and the South. ALICE HOLT FOREST near Farnham is Surrey is an amazing historic location that has been managed by Forestry England