From the WALX & NWUK Community
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Despite two named storms trying to quash the festive walking season, our groups around the UK have managed to get out there and enjoy some festive nibbles too. Nordic Walking Saddleworth fielded 32 nordic walking Santas in the local Santa Dash organised by the Round table – the biggest group ever! Instructor Caroline Fisher takes
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We are excited to announce the opening of the first WALX store where our experts are on hand to provide advice and support. “Following the granting of a patent for the unique ergonomic walking poles designed by our team in Dorset, we have seen an increase in requests for one to one advice and the
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Jamie McAnsh is a an inspirational man who tackled a sudden paralysis head on. He woke one morning in 2014 to find his legs did not work due to a complex condition known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) following a bout of shingles. Jamie faced life in a wheelchair but his determination to overcome
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The next webinar in our series of exercise for those managing medical issues will focus on DIABETES We will explore how exercise helps with the management of this condition and how to get the right balance between food and activity. Our expert Neil Gibson from Diabetes UK will focus on simple tips and outline how
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Attending an extra walk or two or working a bit harder by joining a higher intensity session will not only provide health and fitness benefits! Our unique smilage reward scheme provides unique points based on attendance and effort and we like to reward those who try new things, turn up on bleak days and improve
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This Autumn we have had gloomy skies which coupled with shorter days and the oncoming chill of winter can affect both mood and motivation. See below for our THREE tips for staying motivated and beating the winter blues. Tip one – WALK WITH OTHERS If you book into a walk or plan to meet somebody
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The latest in our series of WALX expert webinars will be on the 21st November at 7 pm Our Expert Jason Feavers – a former WALX academy Tutor and exercise referral specialist is a level 4 Cancer exercise Instructor who spent 6 years with Cancer research UK. His role there was working with healthcare professionals
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Taiwan is a forward thinking country with traditional values and friendly people. The stunning Island is full of beautiful landscapes and ecosystems as well as vibrant Cities like Taipei. When the team at WALX were first invited to showcase their unique poles and fitness programmes, we never dreamed it might lead to a launch of
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The WALX APP for Android users requires maintenance and unfortunately, Google Playstore has given us very little notice to do the work. As of the October 1st 2024, the APP may be temporarily removed from the Playstore, whilst work is being done to comply with new protocols. Users can login to the Website and we
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Head Torches are simple, effective and great way to keep walking in the dark. It’s always worth having a head torch packed in your bag, just in case. The brightness is measured in Lumens and the adoption of LED and lithium-ion batteries, they are much lighter and robust. For walking, ideally, you should be looking
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Two Bare Feet the outdoor company from Devon has become the latest partner to offer a discount to Members. The have a great range of Weatherproof Changing Robes to keep you cosy and warm after a walk or swim. They has also provided two Changing Robes worth £84.95 ea, as prizes for our October Smilage
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The Smilage Rewards programme provides the opportunity for members to be rewarded for their exercise. Each Walk, Activity or Class has an algorithm based on distance, intensity and elevation. The result is Smilage points that are earned on completion. WALX will work with different partners to provide special offers Our new partner Two Bare Feet