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NORDIC WALKING IN THE NATIONAL PRESS
SWEET magazine - (Diabetes UK)
Sara Niven describes Nordic Walking and outlines why it is particularly good for those with Diabetes. She explores the equipment and teaching methods and describes a typical class. The article includes a testimonial from a Diabetic with other complications who feels Nordic Walking has given both her and her husband a new lease of life. SWEET readers were offered the chance to try nordic Walking with a local Instructor.
WEIGHTWATCHERS - July 2009
In this weekly bulletin, Weightwatchers recommends Nordic Walking as a great way to speed up weight loss. The article details the benefits of Nordic walking and why it is ideal for those who are not keen exercisers. Weightwatchers members were invited to try Nordic walking for a fiver with their local NWUK Instructor and over 1,000 responded in the first week!
EVENING STANDARD - May 2009
Advice on how to get fit for skiing. 'Cross country ski-ing vs nordic walking'
BBC COUNTRYFILE - April 2009
Presenters Julia and Matt went out with a group of Nordic Walkers on the South Downs to explore why this activity is one of the fastest growing fitness techniques in the Country. Their Instructor Raija Kuisma taught them how the poles ensure you work the whole body, yet help to propel you along which makes it feel easier! Wai Ming Loh, a physiotherapist and NWUK Instructor, explained the benefits of the technique whilst a first timer exclaimed that although she had her doubts to start with, she was pleasantly surprised at how effective and enjoyable it was!
FINANCIAL TIMES - March 2009
Sam Murphy tries out a Nordic Walking session with NWUK Instructor Mary Wray and is amazed by how effective it is. She also outlines where you can go for Nordic Walking holidays.
DAILY TELEGRAPH - February 2009
Jane Alexander explains why Nordic Walking is far more than just being active - she speaks to NWUK Instructors who incorporate nature into their sessions and explores the effect this has on mood and wellbeing. The inspiring article explains how Nordic Walking exercise the whole body whilst stimulating the mind and taking people to areas they would not normally venture into.
INDEPENDENT - January 2009
Rob Sharp explores different types of walking with Martin Christie - NWUK Master trainer. He concludes that walking is cheap and effective but it is best when done with friends. Rob decribes his trial Nordic Walking with Martin -"I quickly felt the pull on my upper body, and the poles aided my natural walking motion."
EVENING STANDARD - January 2009
Jasmine Gardener outlines six ways to get fit for skiing and recommends Nordic Walking for overall endurance and to reduce pressure on the knees.
DAILY TELEGRAPH - January 2009
Nordic Walking was featured as one of the 50 suggestions of things to try in order to boost your mood and wellbeing.
RUNNING FITNESS MAGAZINE - December 2008
David Castle took part in a cross training session with Martin Christie and the 3 page article outlines everything a runner would need to know about the poles, kit and most of all ...that it is NOT only for the unfit. He concludes that Nordic Walking was ideal not just as an recuperative aid but as part of a runner’s training programme. He also admitted that he really 'felt it' the next day!
DANCING TODAY - December 2008
Dancers from Millenium Dance took part in a research project run by the Dancers' Development Fund to investigate the potential benefits of Nordic Walking for Dancers. The 3 page article covers in detail how Nordic walking aids upper body function, reduces tension and improves flexibility. Overall benefits recorded during the research included participants reporting that they felt energised, fitter, stronger and healthier - praise indeed!
EASY LIVING Magazine - April 08
Liz Earle discusses de-toxing and mentions how she has recently taken up Nordic Walking as a way of boosting energy and metabolism.
INDEPENDENT - February 2008
Rebecca Armstrong tried Nordic Walking as part of a feature about Outdoor Exercise – she enjoyed it so much she wanted to Nordic Walk home!
THE OBSERVER - February 2008
Comparing three outdoor activities for burning calories. 'Outdoor exercise: Let's go'
THE GUARDIAN - January 2008
Comparing the merits of cross country ski-ing with nordic walking. 'Cross country ski-ing vs nordic walking'
(Thanks to Nordic Walking UK)