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Nordic Walking for Health
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Welcome
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Nordic Walking for Health
Learn about the Health Benefits of Nordic Walking
Develop ideas on how it could benefit communities and your
target populations
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Instructor Team Today
Jane Booker, Physiotherapist and
Nordic Walking instructor
Kelly Brindley, Forestry
Commission community ranger
Nordic Walking classes reclaimed
colliery sites
Rachel Davis, Community Nordic
Walking Instructor, Erewash
Village Games
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Public Health Policy
Health & Social Care Act (2012)
Public Health located in Local Authorities from April
2013, working to inform & influence strategic policy &
commissioning focussing on Health Improvement with
individuals, communities & populations
Fair Society, Healthy Lives The Marmot Review (2010)
Localism: devolved responsibility & influence
responding to local needs
Community Development : Social Capital & Asset
Building Approach
NORDIC WALKING INITIATIVES ARE WELL PLACED
WITHIN THESE POLICIES
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Walking versus Nordic Walking
WALKING
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NORDIC WALKING
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Walking versus Nordic Walking
NORDIC WALKING
WALKING
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Increased cardiovascular demand
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Increased calorie burn of up to 46%
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Reduced neck & shoulder tension
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Reduced load on knees & hip joints
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Improved spinal rotation
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Activates core muscles
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Improves posture
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Feels easier
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History of Nordic Walking
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Learn to Nordic Walk
10 Step methodology used by
INWA instructors in 40+ countries
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Research evidence
Research has been published on the following:
Prevalent diseases
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Obesity (3)
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Type 2 Diabetes (7)
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Heart disease (8)
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Breast cancer (2)
Other Conditions
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COPD (2)
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Parkinson's (5)
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Fibromyalgia (4)
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Lower back pain (4)
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Painful knee joints (3)
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Osteoporosis (u/p)
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Elderly (8)
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Depression (2)
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Who goes Nordic Walking?
…if you can walk you can Nordic Walk
Accessible
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Inclusive & Social
Low risk of injury
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Feedback from Nordic Walkers
Mental health, quality of life and wellbeing
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Feedback from Nordic Walkers
Back Pain & Obesity
Parkinson's
Arthritis
Fibromyalgia
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Projects in the UK
Organisation
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Age Cymru
Increasing physical activity for people 50+ in Wales
County Durham NHS Trust
Increase physical activity in deprived area
Falkirk Community Trust
Increase activity in the local community
Primary Schools Argyll
Curriculum and after school clubs
Forestry Commission
Community Outreach in new woodlands
St Georges NHS Trust
Falls prevention and Osteoporosis
Rosliston Forestry Centre
Increase numbers of people walking for health
Open Door Project
Living with severe mental health problems
South Derbyshire PCT
Obesity tier 3
Private physiotherapists
Musculoskeletal, cancer rehabilitation…
Medway Public Health
Weight loss services
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How to start Nordic Walking?
Find your local instructor
Training
Instructor provides poles
Learn to Nordic Walk
Enjoy solo or group
Enter an event
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Nordic Walking taster session
Let’s go outside and try Nordic Walking
Contact us at info@britishnordicwalking.org.uk
Or call 01446 773876 or 07940 575758
www.britishnordicwalking.org.uk
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