From the WALX & NWUK Community
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Autumn is a time of stunning colours, crunchy leaves and wonderful low sunlight. For many, it is a favourite time to walk as the hedgerows flatten and fields are ploughed. Our groups host everything from sloe gin walks to autumn colour spectaculars as they enjoy the change in seasons and the photographs they share are
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The WALX HQ team have been busy spreading their message that whole body outdoor exercise led by professional instructors in relaxed social groups is the perfect recipe for health and wellbeing. Circa 150 motivated Italian Nordic Walking Instructors attended the annual SINW CAMP where they update their skills and learn new techniques. After a 20
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The 9th WALX festival in Dorset was a relaxed and friendly event with a range of new routes, expertly planned and led by the WALX Dorset group with help from other Instructors from around the UK This teamwork and camaraderie helps us to welcome new walkers every year who may not be lucky enough to
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WALX interview with Professor Tom Wainwright about his work in relation to enhancing recovery from hip and knee replacement surgery In this engaging session, Tom answered questions from WALX Instructors and walkers about how to prepare for surgery and get back to full mobility afterwards. He outlined his strategies that involve continued exercise and why
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Walking is a rewarding way to exercise that can be done anywhere, urban or rural. Make sure you know how to stay safe in any location. with our simple tips. Stay connected – Never go walking without a fully charged mobile phone. You may become unwell, take a wrong turn or encounter somebody else en
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Following a host of testimonials from people who have joined our groups and used poles for rehabilitation post op. ( see this article) we thought we would invite an expert to answer any questions you may have re physical activity and exercise before and after hip and knee replacement. Professor Tom Wainwright is a physiotherapist,
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Sam Armstrong has been a member of the WALX team for over 15 years – always innovating and always inspiring so when she shared the news that she had been diagnosed with Breast Cancer earlier this year, it hit us all hard. However, in typical Sam style, she faced it head on and is now
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Whilst the WALX HQ have been out and about training new Total Body walking Instructors in York and Watford, our groups around the UK have been dodging the showers and making the most of their Summer Walks. The WALX Warwick and Leamington group led a workshop for FLAT FRIENDS a breast cancer recovery group who
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In today’s fast-paced world, finding simple yet effective ways to boost our health and well-being is more important than ever. For the walking community, including Hebe, the founder of the Dorset based kombucha brand BooChaCha, the enjoyment and the health benefits of this low-impact exercise are well-known. But did you know that making kombucha at home
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WALX groups love to plan trips where they can mix their love of walking with the culture, food and landscapes of stunning destinations. That’s why we teamed up with EXODUS who have been at the forefront of safe, guided walking and trekking excursions for 45 years to give WALXERS a lovely discount – see code
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As the holiday season approaches, we begin to think of digging out the summer walking wear and how to stay cool, stylish and comfortable on warmer walks. The key is to wear cool tech or breathable tops as some materials can hold sweat in and make you feel sticky. Walking shirts by companies like Rohan
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FREE webinar on NORDIC WALKING 15th May 7 pm Join the experts and founders of Nordic Walking UK to find out about the poles, technique and benefits of this amazing whole body activity. Martin Christie who brought Nordic walking to the UK in 2004 and Gill Stewart author of the complete guide to Nordic walking