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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.
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We have teamed up with the First Aid academy to offer a bespoke One day first aid course for our Instructors and leaders plus access to a more comprehensive 2 day specific outdoor first aid course 1 Day – First Aid for Nordic Walk UK Leaders & Instructors A specifically designed course for Nordic Walking
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Is it a franchise? No, it is a licensed fitness programme which is pre written and comes with all the promotional tools similar to the LES MILLS body pump or Zumba concepts. The content is the result of a combined 50 years experience in the fitness industry and we want to make sure its use is
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According to weather forecasters, we are in for a big chill in the next fortnight so we thought we would share our tips for staying ‘toasty’ (and upright ) when out Nordic Walking! Check out these simple solutions… AVOID CHILLY DIGITS! Keeping warm is the key to comfy winter walking – we recommend layers of
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Here’s our usual round up of Nordic Walking news from around the UK – check out what our Instructors and their groups have been up to! TRANSPLANT HOSPITAL CHOOSES NORDIC WALKING Nordic Walking is used extensively for rehabilitation but now it has been found to be the perfect solution for PREHABILITATION too – Transplant Surgeons
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Our experts at NWUK HQ have devised a simple head to toe technique guide to help you get maximum benefit from your Nordic walking poles. In this issue we start with the foot strike which is the key way to really engage the leg muscles and help you turn every step into a workout. The
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Nordic Walkers from across the UK joined the NWUK team to take part in the first World festival of Nordic Walking in the stunning Spanish cities of Seville and Carmona from the 24th – 27th September They took part in a range of Walks, Workshops and Masterclass sessions and attended
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Demand for Nordic Walking is higher than ever and we need brilliant motivating Instructors to deliver our programmes and set up groups across the UK. If you are a people person who loves being outdoors – we want to hear from you, whatever your age or background. Join our growing band of Instructors who offer
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We are hearing about a lot of exciting Xmas ‘get togethers’ which seem to involve some lovely food and a drink or two so rest assured the HQ team will try to join as many as we can! In the meantime, we are hosting our own MINCE PIE MEANDER on the 16th December at 2.45
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Nordic Walkers from local groups have certainly been out and about with their poles recently… In July Instructor Lynne Martin took a large group on the ferry from Poole to Guernsey where they met up with Guernsey Instructor Jane Tullier and her regulars for a stunning walk and spot of lunch in the Sun. here they