Helen Eloli is not a fan of being outdoors but when her back problems made all other forms of exercise difficult, she took the plunge and tried Nordic Walking – here’s her story……..
“After a bad snowboarding accident, my back problems started, with a disc that would slip out at the drop of a hat and trapped nerves in my spine that had me unable to walk, drive and generally out of action for at least 2wks at a time.
The retail team have now produced some equipment handouts for instructors to give out to your customers that will give them some ideas on what equipment they can buy through you. These include essentials such as backpacks, head torches, and discounted Nordic Walking Starter Packs. These handouts are available to download from the NWUK Instructor area – Click here to view.
We are constantly striving to help our Instructors to be the best and our amazing Tutors have created a host of modules that range from TREK FIT CIRCUITS to SOCIAL MEDIA. We also have two more CYQ qualifications (Exercise referral and Children’s fitness) and even a chance to refresh your technique with our very own Martin A few hours of your time will change your Nordic Walking delivery for good so take a look at our latest dates and come along to meet the team.
SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOP
14th March MILTON KEYNES – ONLY £59 for an inspirational and informative session with a leading Marketing Expert LAST CHANCE TO BOOK
TECHNIQUE REFRESHER with Martin Christie
20th April Milton Keynes
23rd May Sunderland
CYQ TEACHING FITNESS TO CHILDREN
28th and 29th June – Milton Keynes
EXERCISE REFERRAL
11th – 13th May – 16th – 17th June and 29th July – Milton Keynes
WELLBEING MODULE (4 cpd)
16th March Moors Valley Nr Bournemouth
15th June HQ Olney
ULTIMATE NORDIC CIRCUITS – TREK FIT (4 cpd )
03rd April – Milton Keynes
15th June York
21st June Bristol
26th June Milton Keynes
6th September Bristol
18th September York
20th September Milton Keynes
ULTIMATE NORDIC CIRCUITS – SKI FIT (6 cpd)
14th June York
20th June Bristol
25th Milton Keynes
5th September Bristol
17th September York
19th September Milton Keynes
For more details including duration, prices and cpd information call the team on 0845 260 9339 or e mail Laura@nordicwalking.co.uk
Introducing the NEW Pink and Transparent Smoveys!
Since the weird and wonderful Green Smoveys hit our shores, more and more of our instructors are using them to great effect. Originally developed for people suffering with Parkinson’s disease, the ‘Vibroswing’ has been helping people feel energised and get the blood pumping with great results. Continue reading
If you are not yet a member of the Register of Fitness professionals, here’s your chance to get on board and enjoy the benefits.
REPS is an independent public register which recognises the qualifications and expertise of health enhancing Instructors in the UK, they provide a system of regulation for Instructors to ensure they meet the Industry’s agreed National occupational standards.
The NWUK CYQ Qualification is the only Nordic Walking qualification accepted as entry to the Register so make sure you join it now so you can use the REPs badge to reassure clients that you are formally qualified.
Membership of REPs provides assurance and confidence to consumers, employers and health professions that registered exercise professionals are appropriately qualified and have the knowledge, competence and skills to perform specific roles. Members are acknowledged for their professionalism, their adherence to the industry’s nationally recognised standards and their ongoing education.
For more information about the benefits of Membership and how to join click here: http://nwuk.so/AqNsua
TO JOIN – simply call Laura or e mail her on laura@nordicwalking.co.uk and she will send you the entry form.
Gilly Payne
What could be more heartless than telling a woman from a remote back water of North Yorkshire, that she can’t drive for 6 months? That was the outcome of my medical consultation in October last year following a sudden black out. Shell-shocked, I tried to make sense of the situation, the black-out happened on the eve of my first walk, having just delivered my first ‘Learn To’ series. What now? Should I fold the business for 6 months? Should I try & run a skeleton service for 6 months or should I try & work through it, taking one day at a time?
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We are delighted to be supporting the following Nordic Walking events and would love to see as many NWUK Instructors and their groups take part in them. If you are organising a similar event, anywhere in the UK or abroad, let us know and we will add it to our next newsletter.
NATIONAL TRUST – 10k GRASMERE GALLOP
This premier trail run event has added a whole new NORDIC WALKING section and the National Trust is keen to develop this as a major Nordic Walking challenge in the future. So we need as many of you there as possible – please help us to spread the word!
Date: June 9th 2012
Location: The Sports Field, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SJ
Time: 11.00 am start
More info: http://www.grasmeregallop.co.uk/event-details/
How to book: http://www.grasmeregallop.co.uk/enter-online/
NORDIC WALKING 10K for CHIPS CHARITY
Date: Sunday 29th April 2012
Location: Wodson Park Sports Centre, Ware, Hertfordshire
Time: 12.30pm registration, 1.30pm prompt start
More info re charity www.chipsplay.org
How to book: There is an application form on the charity website or for more information contact NWUK Instructor Hazel Smith - hapamaja1@btinternet.com
Whether you have decided that 2012 is the year you take control and step up your activity levels or you are already active and want to set yourself some fitness goals – Nordic Walking is the answer. Read on to find out why.
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Here at Nordic Walking UK, we are always looking for the latest gadgets and gizmo’s that will make your Nordic Walking experience as enjoyable and fun as possible. As some of our team members and instructors are always Nordic Walking for fitness, it got us looking for a Smart Phone app that could record our routes and workouts. Here’s our favourite:
Endomondo is a FREE app, avaliable on iphone, Blackberry and Android phones. Endomondo.com is the place where you automatically track all your sports data and monitor your performance over time. At Endomondo.com you meet like-minded friends, get inspired by them, challenge them and follow their activities… live! Nordic Walking UK challenges you to join our regular challenges, as an individual or through your Nordic Walking UK Instructor group.
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Now, we know not everybody is in to using technology and that for many of you the chance to be out with your poles is a way to escape it but we could simply NOT resist showcasing a couple of fantastic smartphone Apps that can really transform a nordic walk! So, why not let technology help you to find a real ale pub or locate your exact position on a detailed ordnance survey map.
Outdoors GB
Is the the complete OS mapping and GPS app for Britain’s walkers, runners, cyclists and mountaineers. A simple and intuitive interface brings the full range of OS maps to your iPhone including the official OS 1:25k Explorer maps and 1:50k Landranger maps, all in one app. With the maps fully downloaded onto your device, they will work anywhere regardless of signal strength. App costs around £4.99 and each area map (i.e South East England) cost around £9.99 to download within the app itself. Visit the iTunes store to download and read more. Click the following link to watch a youtube demo http://nwuk.so/ykXxfd
Cask Finder
This great app that helps you suss out Britain’s best pubs and great beer, something that is really important if we want our brilliant pubs to stick around and great to know if you’ve just finished a particularly gruelling walk.
It basically includes a pub finder, tasting notes, beer ratings and a barcode scanner that can be used within the pub to register your visit and clock up points that lead to prizes!
Click the following link to watch a youtube demo http://nwuk.so/zE7XFy
