From the WALX & NWUK Community
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Every new Instructor dreams of a full pack of 12 luxury poles but in these hard times, we at NWUK know that’s not always achievable so we have designed the ultimate bargain pole pack that will help you to get started AND to effectively sell poles to your clients once you start teaching. Fixed length poles may
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Take advantage of our massive warehouse clearance sale and get some SPRINGBOOST shoes up to HALF PRICE!!!!- Springboost shoes are the ultimate walking shoe. Not only are they supremely comfortable but they combine Swiss style with Swiss technology to ensure that your body is in total alignment and posture corrected. The innovative design uses dorsi
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Nordic Walking is the perfect way to exercise outdoors and it has been growing rapidly in the UK in recent years. The activity, which is based on using poles when walking and mirrors the action of cross country skiing, is comparable to being on a cross training machine in the gym However, it can be
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WE love the NEW Gabel Nordic EVO poles – they are extendable, 100% carbon and fantastic quality for only £69.95 (RRP £99) Extremely lightweight but really robust and with the comfiest straps you will ever use! A must for both new Nordic walkers and those looking to upgrade to carbon poles. Click HERE to buy
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CO – ORDINATION – Top Tips We’ve all had them! The one client who despite us never mentioning which leg swings in conjunction with which arm and trying to encourage natural walking …..will lose all natural rhythm as soon as they try to use their poles. So how do we deal with it? Dawn Mclean
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Nordic Walking UK now have a full range of stylish yet technical outdoor clothing that will ensure that Instructors and Nordic Walkers will ALWAYS be dry and comfortable…. whatever the weather throws at them! From fully waterproof, breathable shell jackets ( as shown) to lighter softshells and packable fleece tops, this FULLY BRANDED NWUK range
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The latest model from Italy these poles are EXTENDABLE (adjustable at the top near the handle) and made of Carbon which has a protective Aluminium ‘wrap’ to make it robust, lightweight and super strong – size from 100cm-130cm. They perform like a quality fixed length pole but are adjustable – great for teaching with too. They come
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Over 40 Nordic Walkers recently joined the HQ team on a glorious walk on our home patch here in Dorset. Local Instructors rallied to our call for a regional meet up in order to walk with a magazine Editor and to share stories of why we all love Nordic walking so much. As you can
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We know how difficult it is to choose a pair of poles so we have decided to give you an expert guide to each type of Nordic walking pole from fixed length to telescopic. In this article, we will concentrate on EXTENDABLE POLES. Q. WHAT are EXTENDABLE NORDIC WALKING POLES? The term is used to describe
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Pick up your poles this Summer and join other Nordic Walkers at some stunning events across the UK. This group just completed the STRATFORD HALF MARATHON and their Instructor Nicky Sanders told us ” It was the first time they had Nordic walkers there and we were made very welcome. We were walking for Noah
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As the weather warms up, its time to shed a layer or two and look at ways to stay fresh and comfortable when out Nordic Walking. Its tempting to opt for vest tops and shorts but do take a minute to check that the garments you select are not going to cause rubbing or not
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They may have been a little earlier than usual but this year the Bluebells across the UK have made Nordic Walking even more special in recent weeks. We always get lots of lovely comments on our Facebook page from people wishing to share the best spots to marvel at these stunning native flowers so we thought