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Nordic Walking for Health

Nordic Walking for Health. ` . Welcome. Nordic Walking for Health. Learn about the Health Benefits of Nordic Walking Develop ideas on how it could benefit communities and your target populations. Instructor Team Today.

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Nordic Walking for Health

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  1. Nordic Walking for Health ` Welcome

  2. Nordic Walking for Health Learn about the Health Benefits of Nordic Walking Develop ideas on how it could benefit communities and your target populations

  3. Instructor Team Today Jane Booker, Physiotherapist and Nordic Walking instructorKelly Brindley, Forestry Commission community ranger Nordic Walking classes reclaimed colliery sitesRachel Davis, Community Nordic Walking Instructor, Erewash Village Games

  4. Public Health Policy Health & Social Care Act (2012) Public Health located in Local Authorities from April 2013, workingto 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

  5. Walking versus Nordic Walking NORDIC WALKING WALKING  

  6. Walking versus Nordic Walking NORDIC WALKING WALKING • Increased cardiovascular demand • Increased calorie burn of up to 46% • Reduced neck & shoulder tension • Reduced load on knees & hip joints • Improved spinal rotation • Activates core muscles • Improves posture • Feels easier

  7. History of Nordic Walking

  8. Learn to Nordic Walk 10 Step methodology used by INWA instructors in 40+ countries

  9. Research evidence Research has been published on the following: Prevalent diseases • Obesity (3) • Type 2 Diabetes (7) • Heart disease (8) • Breast cancer (2) Other Conditions • COPD (2) • Parkinson's (5) • Fibromyalgia (4) • Lower back pain (4) • Painful knee joints (3) • Osteoporosis (u/p) • Elderly (8) • Depression (2)

  10. Who goes Nordic Walking? …if you can walk you can Nordic Walk Accessible Inclusive & Social Low risk of injury

  11. Feedback from Nordic Walkers Mental health, quality of life and wellbeing

  12. Feedback from Nordic Walkers Parkinson's Back Pain & Obesity Fibromyalgia Arthritis

  13. Projects in the UK

  14. How to start Nordic Walking? Instructor provides poles Find your local instructor Training Enter an event Enjoy solo or group Learn to Nordic Walk

  15. 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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