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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
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
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 & populationsFair 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
Walking versus Nordic Walking
WALKING NORDIC WALKING
Walking versus Nordic Walking
WALKING NORDIC 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
History of Nordic Walking
Learn to Nordic Walk
10 Step methodology used byINWA instructors in 40+ countries
Research evidence
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)
Research has been published on the following:
Who goes Nordic Walking?
…if you can walk you can Nordic Walk
Accessible Low risk of injuryInclusive & Social
Feedback from Nordic Walkers
Mental health, quality of life and wellbeing
Feedback from Nordic Walkers
Arthritis
Back Pain & Obesity
Fibromyalgia
Parkinson's
Projects in the UK
Organisation Subject
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
How to start Nordic Walking?
Enjoy solo or group Enter an event
Instructor provides polesTrainingFind your local instructor
Learn to Nordic Walk
Nordic Walking taster session
Let’s go outside and try Nordic Walking
Contact us at [email protected] call 01446 773876 or 07940 575758
www.britishnordicwalking.org.uk