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British Nordic Walking British Nordic Walking CIC: find an instructor, train as an instructor. Why should you choose British Nordic Walking? We are Nordic Walking.

British Nordic Walking is the official UK representative of the International Nordic Walking Federation, training and supporting instructors through the INWA 10 Step Method™ and setting the standard for Nordic walking nationwide. British Nordic Walking provides training for Nordic Walking instructors to the internationally accredited 10-Step Technique developed by the International Nordic Walking Federation (INWA). Whether you are a Nordic Walking novice or an experienced Nordic Walker who wants to teach your favourite outdoor exercise, British Nordic Walking is for you. If you are part of a charity or community organisation that wants to use Nordic Walking to support its members, we’d love to talk to you. We work to the highest international standards: British Nordic Walking teaches the globally recognised Nordic Walking technique developed by the International Nordic Walking Federation (INWA) which means all our instructors can help people get the very most out of their exercise. We provide the best and latest Nordic Walking expertise: as the only representative of INWA in the UK, we benefit from and contribute to research into both Nordic Walking teaching methods and the health and fitness benefits of Nordic Walking. We are a Community Interest Company: by working with British Nordic Walking you help to support the UK’s Nordic Walking community as we reinvest our profits into projects that develop Nordic Walking as a popular health, wellbeing and fitness activity. We are run by Nordic Walkers for Nordic Walkers: our trainers have been involved with Nordic Walking since it was first introduced to the UK and our volunteer board of directors are all enthusiasts with a drive to support you on your Nordic Walking path.

The 2026 INWA Nordic Walking World Championships brought Nordic Walkers from across the world together for racing, techn...
05/10/2026

The 2026 INWA Nordic Walking World Championships brought Nordic Walkers from across the world together for racing, technique, teamwork, and huge support for one another.

We were incredibly proud to see British Nordic Walking represented in Lahti.

And we brought home some fantastic performances and medals too.

5K
Sarah Gibb. Silver, W65
Mike Judd. Silver, M65
Izzy March-Shawcross. Silver, Junior Women

10K
Jackie Barker. Silver, W60
Christine Grégoire. Bronze, W70

Marcus Easterling was also awarded the Best Technique cup, a brilliant recognition of his Nordic Walking technique.

And another medal in the Mixed Relay, with Mike Judd, Sandra Judd, Ed March-Shawcross and Izzy March-Shawcross taking bronze together.

But the World Championships are about more than medals. They are a chance to meet people who share the same passion, learn from Nordic Walkers from other countries and be part of the international Nordic Walking community.

And yes, we are still talking about it.

Were you part of Team GB in Lahti too? Give us a shout in the comments and tell us which race or races you took part in. We’d love to hear from you.

What happens when you put Nordic Walking poles into the hands of doctors, health professionals and lifestyle medicine sp...
01/10/2026

What happens when you put Nordic Walking poles into the hands of doctors, health professionals and lifestyle medicine specialists?

Quite a lot, as it turns out.

British Nordic Walking recently joined the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine Annual Conference 2026 at the University of Warwick, with INWA-trained instructors Sarah McCracken, Jo Mason and Maxine Robbins getting delegates out of their seats and onto their feet.

They went along to introduce people to Nordic Walking.

But once delegates had experienced it properly for themselves, the conversations started to change.

And so did the questions.

From “What is Nordic Walking?” to something very different.

Read the full story here:
https://britishnordicwalking.org.uk/blogs/news/british-nordic-walking-at-bslm-2026-nordic-walking-health-and-social-prescribing

Two opportunities to train as a British Nordic Walking Instructor before the end of the year.Cardiff16th & 17th October ...
28/09/2026

Two opportunities to train as a British Nordic Walking Instructor before the end of the year.

Cardiff
16th & 17th October 2026

Derby
19th & 20th November 2026

Our Instructor Training is built around the INWA 10 Step Teaching Method™, giving you a clear, structured way to teach Nordic Walking technique with confidence.

You will learn how to teach and develop technique, work with different abilities and create safe, enjoyable sessions for your walkers.

And our support does not stop when the course finishes. You become part of the British Nordic Walking and INWA community, with ongoing instructor support, CPD opportunities, our annual conference and access to the wider international Nordic Walking community.

If you have been thinking about becoming an instructor, now is a great time to book your training.

Choose Cardiff or Derby and start your instructor journey with British Nordic Walking.

Cardiff - https://britishnordicwalking.org.uk/products/inwa-nordic-walking-instructor-course-cardiff-2?variant=58571929289085
Derby - https://britishnordicwalking.org.uk/products/inwa-nordic-walking-instructor-course-derby?variant=58128680288637

25/09/2026

Think all Nordic Walking techniques give you the same workout? Research suggests otherwise.

A 2018 study compared conventional walking with the Nordic Walking diagonal technique recommended by INWA, alongside three modified Nordic Walking techniques.

The results showed that the recommended technique produced greater muscle activation and a greater metabolic response than the modified techniques tested. All Nordic Walking techniques in the study still produced higher muscular and metabolic responses than conventional walking.
One of the clearest findings came from reducing the pole push. A weaker poling action resulted in lower pole force, lower oxygen consumption and a lower heart rate compared with the recommended technique.

The message is simple. Nordic Walking is not simply walking while holding poles. How you use them matters.

Watch the slideshow to find out more. ⏸️Pause at any point if you need a little longer to read.

🔗 Click the link in the comments to read the comprehensive research

21/09/2026

Nordic Walking really is for more people than you might think.

Some people come along because they want to get fitter. Some want to get back into exercise after a break. Some are looking for confidence, company or a reason to get outside more often. Others love the technique, the challenge or simply the feeling of moving well.

You will meet complete beginners, experienced walkers, people training for events, people managing long-term health conditions and people who simply want to enjoy being active with others.

There is no single “type” of Nordic Walker.

That is one of the best things about it. Nordic Walking can be adapted to different goals, different abilities and different stages of life.

If you have been wondering whether it is for you, find a British Nordic Walking instructor near you and give it a try.

🔗 Click the link in the comments to find a Nordic Walking Group near you

18/09/2026

A lovely message from Aki Karihtala, President of INWA, following the INWA World Championships in Lahti.

A brilliant weekend of racing, teamwork, friendship and Nordic Walking, with so many special moments along the way.

New research has found that supervised Nordic walking can significantly reduce symptoms of depression, with many partici...
18/09/2026

New research has found that supervised Nordic walking can significantly reduce symptoms of depression, with many participants experiencing improvements within just five weeks.

In the 10-week study, adults with moderate to severe depression took part in two supervised Nordic walking sessions each week. Researchers found meaningful reductions in depression symptoms, with the greatest improvements seen during the first half of the programme.

This research adds to the growing evidence that movement, fresh air, social connection and expert instruction can play an important role in supporting mental wellbeing.

🔗 Click the link in the comments to read the article and the published research

At British Nordic Walking, we see the benefits of Nordic walking every day. Improved confidence, stronger bodies, meaningful social connections and the positive impact of moving outdoors.

Movement matters.

17/09/2026

When Harry came along to interview Katie Atkins, INWA Instructor with British Nordic Walking and INWA Lead for Children and Teens Education, we had a feeling he might be back...

And he was.

This time, not with a notebook in hand, but with Nordic Walking poles.

It looks like he had a fantastic time too, getting stuck in and finding out for himself what Nordic Walking is really all about.

Read his latest piece in The Independent below. 👇👇

THIRD PLACE FOR GREAT BRITAIN!What a result for the British Nordic Walking Team! Our Mixed Relay Team has taken BRONZE a...
13/09/2026

THIRD PLACE FOR GREAT BRITAIN!

What a result for the British Nordic Walking Team! Our Mixed Relay Team has taken BRONZE at the INWA Nordic Walking World Championships in Lahti!

Fast legs, strong technique and some seriously good teamwork. We are absolutely over the moon!

A huge congratulations to the whole team. What a way to finish the championships!

Proud is an understatement. 🇬🇧

The teams are ready for the relay race!We were one person short, so we’ve officially adopted Sebastian from Germany, who...
13/09/2026

The teams are ready for the relay race!

We were one person short, so we’ve officially adopted Sebastian from Germany, who has stepped in to join the British team. Fantastic to have him with us!

Everyone’s getting ready now and the excitement is building.

Good luck to all the teams. Here we go!

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