Having all been in the fitness industry longer than we care to admit, 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 Coaches and Guides are always on hand (or foot) to make every step count and every session enjoyable.
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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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September 22 saw yet another successful festival event on our home turf in Purbeck, Dorset. The WALX Dorset team led hundreds of walks whilst WALX HQ delivered workshops and the 16 mile challenge hike event. WALX Masters form around the UK pitched in to help make sure the event went…
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Gill Stewart reaches the final four in the BBC Radio Solent 'Make a difference' category. Gill was nominated because she has spent a lifetime encouraging people to be more active and WALX is the final piece in the jigsaw of her career! Gill has always championed sociable, affordable exercise delivered…
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Two of our WALX groups, organised a brilliant mini WALX festival event for 175 people in the stunning Lake District. Supported and promoted by the WALX HQ team the event included some tough mountain walks (they are qualified Mountain Leaders), lowland fell and themed walks plus some great presentations and…
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Ever conscious of how much being in nature helps those in our groups gain results and feel great, we decided to take things further by offering more skills to our WALX Masters. We partnered with Eco Therapy experts, Nature and Therapy who deliver quality Shinrin Yoku (Forest bathing) practitioner courses…
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New WALX 6 week lifestyle plan for all those looking to discover a better version of themselves by harnessing the power of walking, nature and being part of a sociable group. Delivered by caring, qualified WALX Masters, the plan offers unlimited WALX with local group for 6 weeks plus 1…
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After 12 years, our much loved but clunky old website just had to go as we strive to improve the customer experience yet again! New look Nordic walking UK, New look store and lot's of new features for our Instructors, groups and newcomers to Nordic walking.
Against all odds, Festival 5 was held in Purbeck Dorset and it was great to see so many valued NWUK Instructors and WALX Masters plus our lovely walkers having fun at last. Although 50% smaller than previous years due to social distancing etc, we had 50 walks/workshops a day over…
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We launched our pledge to reduce our carbon footprint and protect nature because we appreciate that it provides us with the opportunity to change lives. From reducing single use plastic and minimising parcel deliveries to undertaking habitat management training so we can work with partners to make every step count…
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Having been trapped in the 'covid classroom', we are delighted that 50 trainee Instructors are now ready to launch in locations all over the UK (including Jersey) We have finally been able to complete assessments and get them over the starting line which is great as demand keeps growing!!
Having been launched during lockdown our Yoga WALX sessions went outdoors at last! The on line sessions will always remain available but the power of these sessions is how we blend walking with yoga and pick all the best places in which to strike a pose!
Despite being new to the Franchise world, we are delighted that the work we have done to support our new Franchisees during a very difficult first year has been recognised already . Gill our Director has been nominated for the EWiF New Woman Franchisor of the Year! Gill and the…
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