From the WALX & NWUK Community
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We often get asked if you can use gloves with Nordic walking Poles and the answer is YES. What’s more, we advise that you do use gloves for Nordic Walking in weather as bitter as it is right now! However, to use poles correctly, it’s important that the Nordic walker manages a light grip and
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Walkers, outdoor enthusiasts and map lovers have been excited about a rare event that has been making history in deepest Dorset. According to the Ordnance Survey (OS) the triple alignment of the three ‘norths’ used in navigation made landfall in Langton Matravers, near Swanage in Dorset, on Wednesday 2nd November. As this is only a
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It’s been a rainy Autumn which is good news for nature as the Rivers swell again but it does bring back something us walkers have not experienced for a few months… MUD The waterproofs have been well and truly aired and the ritual of boot cleaning is back but nothing stops our groups from getting
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As the clocks go back and the darkness draws in, it’s more important than ever to get outdoors every day if you can. Now, we know that’s easier said than done, especially if you leave home in the dark and get back in the dark but if you can find a way – you will
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Having been at the forefront of pole walking for over 15 years at WALX , we have seen the trends, adapted the techniques and always ensured that our amazing Instructors were able to help people get the MOST out of using two poles. As we began to add our range of wellness, functional fitness, yoga
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We have a saying at WALX – resistance is NOT futile! Obviously in this instance we mean resistance exercise, more commonly referred to as weight training. The reason we say this is because it is actually one of the most important and overlooked elements of fitness, possibly due to images it conjures up of huge
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Our sociable groups know how to combine fitness with fun and we never cease to be amazed at the things they get up to! Here is just a snapshot (Thanks to these groups for sharing on the Making Walking Facebook group) Hop on to the group for daily posts and inspiration. Nordic Walking Tameside finally
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The Wyre Forest Discovery day is a fun informative event created by the WALX HQ team in partnership with Forestry England. Come and meet the HQ experts, a host of WALX masters and Nordic Walking Instructors plus the Wyre Forest team to find out how being active outdoors can be great for both mind and
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We have teamed up with the YHA to support their festival of walking The YHA (youth hostelling association) are keen to play a bigger role in facilitating broader participation in walking and links to their communities. So we have linked them up with some of our local groups as part of their festival of walking
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If you want to expand your horizons, explore new areas and enjoy a host of professionally lead walks in a stunning location, a WALX festival or break could be just what you are looking for Last weekend, two of our WALX groups got together to organise a fantastic weekend of walking in the Lake District.
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Planning a trip this Summer? See below for some tips to make holiday travel and walking comfortable …in all weathers! Tip 1 – Check your airlines policy on poles! If you plan on travelling with your Walking poles this Summer be aware……… Very few airlines will allow you to board with poles as hand luggage.
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Its tick awareness month so we teamed up with Botanic Protect and Lyme Disease UK to provide a FREE webinar to help YOU be tick aware. Here’s a message from Suzanne, the founder of Botanic Protect, the first repellent brand in the UK dedicated to tick prevention. Hello! I started Botanic Protect in 2019 to help