Martin bought Nordic walking to the UK in 2004 and since trained thousands of Nordic walking Instructors, physiotherapists, and clinical teams. He also runs a successful group in London and travels the world training International WALX partners.
Leisure entrepreneur with a proven track record of building health, outdoor activity and lifestyle brands & products. Mike is committed to developing sustainable concepts that encourage participation and ensure retention.
Physical activity promoter, exercise referral specialist, Author and creator of innovative programmes which change lives. Gill supports the WALX and NWUK Instructor network to develop effective walking groups in the UK and abroad
WALX HQ retail assistant – Nicky is the friendly face that greets people in the WALX HQ store, processes internet orders and ensures deliveries arrive on time. She supports Instructors with shop n drop parcels.
Part of the WALX team for over 10 years, Eve is the calm administrator that knows every system and Instructor! She supports walkers with bookings, provides advice on poles and manages orders and memberships.
Office Manager extraordinaire – Lisa is IT and Instructor support, she builds Instructor websites, manages their monthly accounts via the WALX portal, and is always at the end of the phone for them.
Edward is the WALX store Manager – with a background in competitive swimming and a career at the helm of major outdoor retailers, Edward is responsible for the promotion and distribution of the patented WALX poles and associated walking accessories.
The WALX HQ Team are passionate about promoting the physical, mental and social benefits of being active outdoors and believe that walking really is the way forward (excuse the pun!) when it comes to enjoyable but effective exercise. We brought Nordic walking into the UK and have since created a host of innovative outdoor programmes.
Having all been in the fitness industry longer than we care to admit and the founders of Nordic Walking UK, we have seen a few fads come and go and we know that nothing beats the combination of natural movement, fresh air and fun! That’s why we decided to use our expertise to create our “Health Club without walls” where professional Instructors Coaches and Guides are always on hand (or foot) to make every step count, every session enjoyable and most importantly…. affordable too!
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WALK THIS WAY (Bloomsbury Press) is out for release on 22nd May – another brilliant book that shares inspiration from her career and love of being active in nature. This holistic novel shares the WALX vision for fun effective exercise in the great outdoors!
WALX teamed up with Versus Arthritis to host a webinar about this condition which is something many of of our walkers live with. Kelly Harman from the charity outlined the types of Arthritis, treatments and how exercises can help is managed correctly. You can view the webinar on the WALX…
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WALX HQ teamed hosted Neil Gibson from Diabetes UK to discuss the condition and how exercises is one of the most important and effective tools for its management. Great tips and answers to questions from walkers plus links for plenty of resources. Catch the video on the WALX You tube…
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Following an exciting year with International launches and the granting of a patent for our unique poles, a massive increase in enquiries and visits to our HQ (which was quite remote) we decided it was time to take WALX to the High Street. We opened the first store where people…
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Following years of research, design, investment and trials, the WALX ergonomic walking pole handles gained a patent in October 24. Designed to enhance natural movement, improve stability and performance when walking plus boost fitness, the concept was recognised as truly unique. Rapid growth in their use by mountaineers, hikers, nordic…
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The WALX team visited Taiwan to set up an academy and International partner who will bring our unique poles and programmes to their wonderful country. WALX trained a dedicated management team who share our vision of outdoor exercise for all levels plus a team of Master trainers who will now…
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The WALX team presented the WALX method to 150 Instructors at the Scuola Nordic Walking Italiano annual CAMP. With the help of our Italian Master trainers we delivered a 20 minute presentation followed by a fun practical circuit to help Instructors understand the rationale of the WALX poles and engaging…
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WALX held a week of walking festival in Dorset with a range of activities for locals and members from around the UK. This was the 9th Festival event with workshops, presentations and a fun social evening too.
WALX hosted their first professional webinar with Professor Tom Wainwright from Bournemouth University Hospital on improving recovery outcomes from total joint replacements. Pole walking and sociality were top on his list
The roll out in Italy is forging ahead with much excitement. WALX Poles and programmes are changing the way the world walks! The simple but effective concept is fast becoming the new Nordic Walking!
The WALX Ability poles designed for those who need to put more weight through their walking or nordic walking poles or use in an upright position are now available in hospitals, clinics and WALX groups across the UK They help the user to be able to pause, correct balance or…
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The WALX HQ team created some workouts for people with balance conditions to help them improve gait and use walking as a way to exercise indoors and out. 3 progressive 10 minute videos using the WALX total body walking concept were delivered showing three levels from beginner to more advanced…
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SINW are the largest nordic walking association in Italy and one of the most successful in Europe so we were delighted when they asked us to show them the WALX method which makes pole and fitness walking more exciting, effective and accessible. We are even more delighted to announce they…
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The WALX team delivered two amazing festivals in September 23 – one in Dorset and another in the Lake District.Walks ranged from wellness walking and connecting with nature to climbing Helvellyn or the rugged Golden Cap. Proof that walking with others can improve mind and body plus provide memories, friendships…
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WALX poles are designed to promote natural walking, good posture, stability and balance. We have spent 2023 working with our partners at the Royal National Orthopaedic hospital, Parkinson’s UK and Physiotherapy clinics around the country to introduce them to those who need walking poles for rehabilitation.
To help people find out how get more out of walking, we launched a new initiative across the UK. Our WALX Masters now offer Discovery sessions where people can go along and have a go at some of our basic programmes, try using WALX poles and experience how exercising outdoors…
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Yet another amazing WALX event was held in the Peak District in May 23 with walks, workshops and social events for all levels and abilities. Walkers that joined us could choose from history walks and wild tea workshops to trickier routes such as giddy edge and Kinder Scout! It was…
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The WALX team launched their new Poles at the National Outdoor Show – providing demos and pointing people to our groups for tuition on how to get the most out of them Lot’s of interest from people looking to get outdoors and be more active in safe sociable groups and…
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Only six months after launching the WALX poles in the UK, the first consignment have left these shores to be introduced into another Country! Itsik Levy from Eco-Gym in Israel has been a partner with Nordic Walking UK (part of WALX) and delivered our original Nordic Walking Instructor training for…
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Having spent the past 18 years involved in the development of Pole and Nordic walking in the UK, we felt it was time to design our own ultimate multi-functional ergonomic pole handles. Following 2 years of R and D – the WALX Total body walking poles ( and the Xcelerator…
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