Instructor Training & Courses

Become one of our Instructors and help change people's lives, including your own.

Join over 4,000 instructors trained by Nordic Walking UK, delivering our National Fitness Industry Award-winning programmes. Whether you’re a fitness professional, health practitioner, or simply passionate about helping others get active, our Training Academy provides the skills, knowledge, and proven framework for success.

As an Instructor, you can:

To reach an even wider audience beyond Nordic Walking, we have also created the WALX brand — offering inclusive outdoor activities for all abilities and ambitions. No previous fitness delivery experience is required — just enthusiasm, commitment, and a passion for making a difference.

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Nordic Walking Instructor

Traditional Nordic Walking Technique

The Nordic Walking Instructor  training is a comprehensive course for those who  want to be able to teach others how to Nordic Walk  effectively, have a good personal understanding of traditional Nordic Walking technique and help clients get RESULTS.

Perfect for:


  • Fitness Instructors or Personal Trainers who want to introduce Nordic walking to their clients

  • Those who simply want to teach Nordic walking technique but not commit to setting up a full  Nordic walking group.

  • International learners who want to adopt our unique teaching methods.

  • Those that want help their local community to improve their health and wellbeing

Comprehensive Training
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Total Body Walking Instructor

Change lives — and your future — with the power of walking.

This exciting course includes the Nordic Walking Instructor training but also  trains you to deliver transformational sessions using WALX POLES and breakthrough Total Body Walking techniques.


• Master both traditional Nordic Walking and the latest Total Body Walking methods


• Get trained in WALX’s unique fitness programmes — now in high demand worldwide


• Enjoy full access to an online course with your own Personal Tutor


• Attend two days of practical, hands-on delivery training


• Build essential skills with a structured education pathway, leading to specialist qualifications for delivering to diverse markets and groups

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WALX MASTER training

Lead the Future of Walking for Fitness and Wellness

The WALX Master Programme is our premier Level 3 diploma — designed for those ready to deliver a full range of walking-based fitness and wellness programmes and build a thriving WALX community.

Over 12 months, you’ll complete a structured pathway of courses, support, and training that includes:

• Full Total Body Walking Instructor Certification

• Specialist modules in Wellness Walking, Active Ageing, and Fitness Walking

• Comprehensive training to set up, grow, and promote your own successful WALX group

You’ll benefit from a powerful combination of flexible online learning and hands-on practical training, all guided by a personal Tutor who supports your journey at every stage.

Advance your skills. Build your business. Inspire a movement

Community & Rehab.
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Rehab and Community Projects

Community and Rehabilitation Training: Simplified, Effective, Life-Changing

Our Community and Rehabilitation courses focus on a simplified Total Body Fitness Walking technique — designed to create an easier learning journey, encourage ongoing engagement, and deliver an instant sense of achievement for every participant.

Pioneered by our expert team at NWUK/WALX, this approach can be adapted to suit all cohorts. It removes common barriers to uptake, easing fears like “I can’t do this technique,” and encouraging faster confidence-building from day one.

Having delivered programmes to hundreds of community groups, physiotherapists, and charities, we know that this method is better suited for those with health conditions, balance issues, or mobility challenges — reducing fall risks that can arise when traditional pole techniques are used incorrectly.

Clinical teams consistently report:

• Improved balance, core strength, and posture

• Increased endurance and mobility

• Reduced stress on lower extremities and joints

• Promotion of safe, functional gait patterns

Our team has proudly trained over 200 NHS and community-based teams, independent clinics, and organisations like Parkinson’s UK, helping integrate safe, effective walking programmes into real-world rehabilitation settings.

Change outcomes. Build confidence. Transform lives.

Join the NWUK & WALX Team, with over 5,000 Instructors, Leaders and Therapists trained so far in the UK. Contact us NOW!

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Adventure walks

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From one hour Nordic walks  in your local country park to a half day in the hills, our Nordic Adventure walks  capture the variety of scenery, themes and types of Nordic walks that suit your lifestyle. Nordic Walks to the cafe, Nordic walks along the canal, Nordic walks to the Pub or simply Nordic walks in wild locations we have them all!

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Wellbeing walks

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Gentle nordic walks that incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength exercises and maybe a bit of relaxation too. Great for those who are getting back into exercise, have a health condition or simply want to move well and be fit for life! Our wellbeing Instructors are qualified to deliver walks for all levels so it’s never too late to take that first step.  

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Workout walks

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These Nordic walks make every step count! Nordic workout walks are a unique mix of drills, strength exercises, plus the use of nordic walking poles for pace and technique.  Delivered by our fully qualified Instructors who will plan Nordic workouts that include all aspects of fitness and make the most of being active outdoors!

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Nordic Technique

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Nordic walking  technique sessions include initial tuition courses like the Power of poles but also advanced technique sessions. Our Instructors will cover the use of strapless and strapped poles plus speedhyking (moving at speed with poles) and training for challenge walks. This is all about using Nordic Technique to "Turn a Walk into a Workout"

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