From the WALX & NWUK Community
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Come and meet the NWUK HQ team and your local Instructors at one of our………………….. NWUK DISCOVERY DAYS Whether you are a total beginner or a confirmed enthusiast we guarantee you will be inspired! Here’s a taste of what will be available (and its all FREE). TASTER SESSIONS for BEGINNERS TECHNIQUE REFRESHERS SOCIABLE WALKS POLE &
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Nordic Walkers from across the UK will be tackling the Grasmere Gallop 10 k event in the Lake District on the 6th June. Organised by the National Trust, this fantastic event is a specific Nordic walking event and NWUK will be there – proud in purple as ever! If you fancy joining in the fun,
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For maximum results when Nordic Walking it’s a good idea to perform a quick technique check every now and then because it’s easy to ease back when chatting or admiring the view!! The great thing about joining a group is that the Instructor is on hand to take you to task every now and then
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This year why not make a lifestyle change that will not only make you feel healthier and happier than ever but could change the lives of plenty of others too! We are looking for inspirational people to become Nordic and Fitness walking Instructors in locations right across the UK. Our award winning training and set up support
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Wherever you are in the UK, you can be sure that there are plenty of walks to enjoy. From pub walks to history walks, city strolls to rural rambles, circular, coastal, long distance and even one mile circuits you can time yourself on! Our Instructors are trained to locate, risk assess and plan walks that are
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The effects of over eating and hibernating indoors leave many of us choosing to make lifestyle changes in January. From being more active to cutting down on the booze, many of the major charities have devised campaigns that will help you to stick to your resolution AND raise money too in 2015. So, why not sign up
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NORDIC WALKING UK CHRISTMAS ALBUM 2015
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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
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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