From the WALX & NWUK Community
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We love innovation here at NWUK and anything that adds a new dimension to exercising outdoors is more than welcome. We recently trialled BungyPump training poles from Sweden that contain 20 cm of built in suspension at our Conference in September. Mindful of the fact that Nordic Walking technique is based on ‘propulsion’ which would be negated with any
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NORDIC WALKING UK PRESS COVERAGE 2014 – 2017 We strive to promote Nordic Walking and our Instructors on a daily basis. Our Press team are always happy to provide content, expert comments and images – please contact gill@nordicwalking.co.uk BBC RADIO WILTSHIRE – Instructor Ashley Sandy and members of her group feature on the show demonstrating Nordic walking
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At this time of year, we get calls from very confused ‘other halves’ asking us what they can buy their special Nordic Walker! Although we have put together some simple gift packages (click here to view) for beginners and enthusiasts, we thought we would ASK some of our groups what Nordic Walking style gifts would put the
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We all love a walk on a crisp winters day and as we also have more time with Friends and Family at this time of year, be inspired to take a festive walk with your poles this yuletide. We listed our favourite ones here…………………………… GUIDED WALKS IN SHAKESPEARES BIRTHPLACE This series of special Christmas walks start when
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If you are planning to hit the slopes this winter you may want to read on! To get the most out of any ski trip you may need to add some specific training drills that match the strains placed on the body when out on the slopes. Our ski fitness expert Nicky Parsons advises that there are
By Gill Stewart at
We love innovation here at NWUK and anything that adds an new dimension to exercising outdoors is more than welcome. We recently trialled BungyPump training poles from Sweden that contain 20 cm of built in suspension at our Conference in September. Mindful of the fact that Nordic Walking technique is based on ‘propulsion’ which would be negated with any
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As the party season gets under way, it’s hard to avoid eating a Christmas Dinner or two even before the big day itself! In this article NWUK Delivery Partner Instructor Bev Devereaux gives us the facts about just how many miles we might need to add to our Nordic walking routine in order to keep the
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As the winter chill descends, it is tempting to venture out in a big thick winter coat but this can cause problems as you become more active and if it is not ‘breathable’ you will become very damp underneath it as you sweat. So how do you stay warm, yet dry? It’s all a matter
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We have put together a range of gifts that will suit everybody from the Nordic Walking enthusiast to an absolute beginner who fancies giving it a try. So, don’t get stuck for ideas this Christmas, just browse our Nordic Walking inspired gift packs or simply select a voucher and let your loved ones choose for
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Our Holiday website is packed full of group trips organised by our Instructors, perfect locations for exploring with your poles and even breaks where you can learn the basics from one of our experienced Instructors. So take a minute to start planning your sunshine moments in 2015! Our favourites this month are:- NORDIC WALKING IN
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Once again we have a lively round up of news from around the UK to share with you all. NORDIC WALKING TO THE SOUND OF MUSIC! Rosie Marler and her group of 7 intrepid Nordic Walkers who are based on the Suffolk Coast made the trip to Lausanne in Switzerland where they joined over 12,000
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Dawn McLean is one busy lady! As one of our Tutor team, she delivers Instructor training & conducts assessments/ quality assurance for NWUK which she combines with a similar role for Later Life Learning who specialize in postural stability and mobility for Older Adults. Like most of our team, she also has a lively Nordic Walking