From the WALX & NWUK Community
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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
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As the evenings and weather start closing in, it is tempting to opt for indoor activities or the comfort of your armchair but don’t let a bit of cold or the risk of getting muddy stop you from gaining a host of health benefits this winter. Our groups will be out there whatever the weather, getting mucky and
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If you love Nordic Walking and have considered using the skills and fitness it provides in order to have a go at cross country skiing….you might also fancy having a go at this! Roller skiing is a great way to really prepare for a cross country ski holiday or to expand on your Nordic walking skills.
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There are several elements of fitness that are essential for maintaining good levels of mobility and independence as we get older. One vital element is FLEXIBILITY and it is not simply a case of being able to touch your toes! Increased flexibility makes every day living easier by improving the range of movement of the joints
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This research shows that home based telemonitored Nordic Walking had a great adherence rate and positive results click here
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Once again, we had a fantastic turn out of motivated and inspirational Instructors to our Conference this year. Once again, it was those who attended that made it into an event to remember (as the pictures show!) We loved meeting you all and introducing you to new initiatives that will hopefully help you to excel.
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We launched a number of new cpd modules and partnerships at the 2014 Conference and have been delighted with the response so far If you would like to work with CHILDREN, try out ROLLER SKIING learn more about NAVIGATION or discover BUNGYPUMP – check out the dates below and contact Kaye on 01392 956856 for more
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Here are our tips for keeping your groups active and safe as the evenings close in and it starts to get chilly! 1. SEE THE LIGHT! Although teaching Nordic walking in the dark is not advised, there is NO need to cancel your sessions – simply choose well lit areas like sports fields OR go
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NWUK Instructor Sylvia May and her group would love as many other groups as possible to join them to take part in their local half Marathon event. The CHICHESTER HALF MARATHON on Sunday 12th October has positively embraced Nordic Walking and has even got designated prizes for the Nordic walking category. Let’s show them our appreciation for
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The Gabel X6 is lightweight 90% carbon and beautifully branded in NWUK logo and colourways. Perfect for your teaching pack and for doing tasters and demos, they come in set sizes and have extremely comfy straps. We have limited stock left as the RRP is £89.95 and we are offering them to NWUK Instructors for:- 3