From the WALX & NWUK Community
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We are very excited about the publication of a clear concise guide to Nordic Walking that was published by Bloomsbury in September 2014. Not only does it provide an up to date overview of techniques, equipment and advice but it is endorsed by Nordic Walking UK and written by one of our very own experts with a
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Stay in touch with everything Nordic walking. We share your stories, promote events & holidays and provide interesting articles on everything from stretching to outdoor safety! If you have missed any issues click the links below to access past newsletters If you want to sign up for the next issue – click HERE Summer news 2014
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There is increasing evidence that Nordic walking can have an extremely positive effect on the recovery of those with breast Cancer. Read the latest research HERE
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We have devised a great little info sheet and product information handout for you to print and give to your customers If you have a fancy printer you may wish to make this a double sided handout or if or you prefer you can print both separately. We will provide regular product updates which you
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We have teamed up with Ordnance survey to give you discounted access to what we think is the best route planning tool out there There are few better ways to explore and savour the coastlines, cities, mountains and meadows of Great Britain than discovering the landscape with an OS map. Whether you want to head
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OK, you may think the long hot Summer has gone to our heads at NWUK HQ but actually we really do believe that Nordic Walking (or any exercise in fact) should become a simple daily habit that is as important as brushing your teeth! The simple fact is that our Bodies were designed to move and in fact NEED
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We love trying out new products at NWUK so when Stewart an ex SAS soldier and keen mountain walker popped in to HQ with his STRIDE OUT FOOT OIL, we had our socks off in a trice! It’s often the simple things in life that are the most effective and this little concoction is one
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We love hearing from groups who have been out completing challenges, raising funds or organising fun events. Here are few we have heard about recently:- Becki Stevenson sent in this lovely picture of the Race for Life event in Epsom on 1st July. 11 ladies from her group joined in the fun and raised funds
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Inspired by the stories of challenges and events or simply fancy getting out and about to meet more Nordic walkers? Here are a couple of great events that have asked us to let you know that they would love more Nordic walkers to join them 10 mile CIRCULAR WALK ON DARTMOOR September 14th 2014 RUTH
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Nordic Walking UK recently picked up a major National award for their inspirational outdoor fitness programmes. The team at NWUK are delighted to have been recognised for their years of commitment to the creation of a credible ways to deliver exercise that is suitable for any level in any location. The competition was tough with
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Following a massive brain aneurysm Alice was struggling to speak and had an erratic pulse. Now, following a rehabilitation process that included Nordic Walking and the expert interventions of Charles Allen and his exercise referral team at East Coast Community healthcare ….. Alice has trained to be a NWUK Instructor, completed a gruelling 110 mile walk
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Don’t be confused by the myths that Nordic walking poles must be fixed and carbon! We are Nordic Walking experts and have thousands of Instructors around the UK who help us to recommend poles to their clients. Our lovely Nordic Walkers generally opt for ADJUSTABLE poles if they can afford them and without doubt, the most