From the WALX & NWUK Community
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If you are still contemplating whether Nordic Walking is suitable for you. Read on to find out what it has done for Lynne ……………….. “I wanted to let you know how much Nordic walking has changed my life. After being made a widow in 2011 I found the World a very strange place. Living on
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A Message for NWUK Delivery Partners The Team at NWUK HQ know that no business should ever rest on its laurels and never embrace change (no matter how painful it may seem) – success comes from understanding what potential clients want and adapting accordingly. That’s why we have spent two years developing the new search
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Xmas Gifts for Nordic Walkers – our expert guide! We know how difficult it is to choose a present for somebody when you may not fully understand the activity or hobby that interests them, so we’ve put together a simple guide to buying presents for the Nordic Walker in your family! Read on to be
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As part of our new Instructor support process we now aim to send you monthly updates on products PLUS resources to help you to become the expert. As ever, we are happy to provide commission (from 10 – 20 %) on items purchased by your clients (ideally via our shop n drop process which guarantees savings
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Our delivery partner network is going from strength to strength and we are looking for Instructors who want to be part of this exciting National scheme. If you feel you would like to benefit from more support, a range of business tools and additional training plus the opportunity to deliver our award winning FREEDOM programme,
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At NWUK we strive to make sure our Instructors have all the skills they need in order to be confident and effective when out in the field. Our cpd modules and workshops are all specifically designed for Nordic Walking and Outdoor exercise Instructors. Here’s a list of what’s coming up and a link to more
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COURSE CONTENT Part one of the circuits qualification and essential for any Instructor who wants to build the principles of fitness and progression into their classes via resistance training. Learn how to use body weight, partner work, resistance kit such as bands and even park benches to add a workout element to your walks. This
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Introduction into Basic Navigation Techniques (Personal Development) This unique course is aimed at Nordic Walkers and will make you feel that, whatever the weather and even if your sat nav dies…..you WILL be able to find out where you are and how to get home! Who is it for? Anybody who wants to get a
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COURSE OUTLINE A great way to tempt in new customers or simply pep up your winter classes is to run specific SKI FITNESS courses that can be attended by both those that can Nordic walk and complete novices. Instructors who ran these last year were delighted that many newcomers who came along purely to get
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COURSE OUTLINE A one day course for those who are used to delivering technique courses but want to beef up their personal technique knowledge plus be able to add more depth and further training for clients. Join Martin our head Tutor to explore technique variations and how to expertly adapt technique when needed or introduce
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COURSE OUTLINE This concept was developed to ensure that those who may struggle to keep up with others on even the most gentle Nordic walks can enjoy an outdoor exercise class that combines pole walking with balance, flexibility and vital upper body strength work. The course includes joint mobility exercises, relaxation via breathing drills and builds up gradually to
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COURSE OUTLINE A fun course that will give you the skills to adapt pole walking for juniors, families and children – our drills and games have been designed to appeal to this market who don’t find NW technique sessions a barrel of laughs. Not about fitness but about being active and enjoying the great outdoors.