On a Sunday throughout the year, Nordic4Teens can be found exploring the beautiful and varied terrain of Bristol: The Downs, Blaise Castle Estate, Ashton Court, Leigh Woods and their pastures, woodlands, slopes and gullies. The […]
Continue readingWalking and Friendship
I have always observed that whatever the age, friendships can be kindled and forged against a background of shared life experience, laughter, and easy chatter when walking or Nordic Walking. Talking and the sharing of […]
Continue readingThe Benefits of Nordic Walking for Joint Pain
Nordic walking has increased in popularity across the UK. A question from many of our walkers is “Will it help my osteoporosis or joint pain?” From research studies as well as personal reports we have […]
Continue readingEffectively managing Symptoms of Menopause and Hypermobility – A Case Study
Alison has hEDS ( hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome), a heritable connective tissue disorder causing hyper flexible and unstable joints, pain, fatigue and altered proprioception amongst other symptoms. Together with gaining weight during menopause and experiencing plantar […]
Continue readingGait and Balance – A Case Study
Since October 2017, I have been teaching the INWA Nordic Walking technique to Carole who walked with stilted gait , unbalanced core and no arm swing. We used Nordic Walking to increase core stability, extend […]
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