Latest Posts

From the WALX & NWUK Community

Solutions to your resolutions!

By at

We all tend to make resolutions we cant keep so this year why not make a pledge, sign up for a challenge and do some good at the same time? Here are some great ideas for 2024 Buy nothing new month Save your pennies and help protect your planet this January! This campaign run by


Read More
Work your core in 24

By at

When we think of core exercises it is easy to just think about abdominals and tummy exercises but there is far more to the core folks! – read on to find out why we should all take time to keep our core muscles strong. A strong core will provide the following benefits Improve posture, balance


Read More
NEW MENOPAUSE PARTNERSHIP

By at

So many women put up with feeling lousy when they simply don’t need to. So we have joined forces with a brilliant community set up to help women navigate their perimenopause and menopause journeys with gold standard, evidence based care from accredited experts. Harley Street at Home, founded by award winning Registered Dietician, Nigel Denby,


Read More
Have you got a WALX card?

By at

Having a WALX card is like enjoying boxing day bargains every day of the year with a host of discounts, offers and benefits too We work hard to help you access the best outdoor shoes and clothing with all of the major stores in the UK ( online and in store) and of course offer


Read More
Walk off the Winter weight!

By at

It’s the season of silly (but delicious) eating As you will see from the fun our groups are having out there as we move towards the festivities, food seems to be involved an awful lot. The good news is that they are combining the calorie intake with some exercise but as things get more hectic,


Read More
Power of poles

By at

Want to understand more about using poles for walking, hiking, nordic walking and rehabilitation? Our Instructors around the UK deliver the POWER of POLES a 90 minute NEW way to learn Fitness and Nordic walking. Using ergonomic poles to help the beginner to master the key movements which engage the core and upper body effectively.


Read More
Why join a walking group?

By at

Just take a look at what our groups have been up to this Autumn and read what some of the walkers say… The wet weather has certainly boosted the fungi spotting opportunities for our groups who have been sharing their finds on social media Brockenhurst Nordic Walking walk regularly in the New Forest and like


Read More
Walking for recovery or rehabilitation

By at

When faced with a long term condition or lack of mobility, it can be daunting to find the right kind of support and care when it comes to being active regularly. Immediately after an injury or diagnosis, most people get fantastic support from Physiotherapists and Occupational therapists, many with specific areas of expertise from neurological


Read More
Challenge yourself in 2024

By at

Give yourself something to aim for… Do you find it hard to motivate yourself to be active during the colder months? Studies show that it is more vital than ever to get outdoors when days are shorter, and our mood tends to dip so maybe setting yourself a goal to aim for will help give


Read More
Paws for thought

By at

Walking poles usually come with simple rubber ferrules for use on hard surfaces but when you look to buy some more, you are drawn into a confusing melee of different materials, shapes, sizes and prices! Here’s the WALX guide to getting the right ones…. Rule number one – we call them PAWS! Rule number 2


Read More
Festival fun 2023

By at

The Autumn festival season is over for another year but rest assured, WALX events for 2024 are already in the pipeline and the DORSET event is open for booking already. These events provide opportunities to explore new areas, learn new things and enjoy a range of social events with like minded people in stunning locations


Read More
Embrace the darker evenings..

By at

As the nights draw in, we generally see even more people joining our evening walks but why? Gone are the lazy summer evenings where a walk can be a great excuse for people to enjoy long hours outdoors, warmth from the fading sun and views, so what draws them to our groups at this time


Read More

WORKING