WALX Fettle It

02/08/2025

Have had the most amazing time teaching Nordic walking sessions with a Tai Chi bonus for the Barrow Walking Festival.

2 sessions held in our awesome park with those amazing views from the Cenotaph.
I even challenged one group to a race up the slope!!!

Friday was equally great, with the stunning views out to Sea, what a great way to give our Chi a boost.

There are still plenty places for tomorrow’s session, the last one at How Tun woods.

Get yourself booked on
Find the link in previous post

23/07/2025

There are spaces available on
Wednesday 30th
Friday 1st
Sunday 3rd

Booking essential as I have limited poles

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⏰ ‼️ ONE WEEK TO GO! ‼️ ⏰

This is not a drill! One week until our beautiful town is adorned with walkers from all walks (pardon the pun) of life! It’s not too late to book your walk, visit:

https://travelactively.co.uk/news-events/2025/travel-actively-barrow-invites-you-walk-way

16/07/2025

Have you booked your
Nordic walking session yet?

Come and discover the power of poles

08/07/2025

I am so excited to be holding 4 sessions and supporting Barrows Walking Festival.

Come and try the sessions and find out how the power of poles enhances your walking.

With added Tai Chi exercises

WALK THIS WAY!
Barrow's Walking Festival 28 July - 3 August. 📣

🚨FREE Nordic Walking Sessions 🚨

As part of the Walk This Way Festival, Travel Actively Barrow are delighted to offer free Nordic Walking sessions to the residents of Barrow. We have four sessions available throughout the week, strictly limited to 10 participants each session so book early to avoid disappointment using the links below:

Monday 28th July 1.30pm Barrow Park:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walk-this-way-nordic-walk-this-way-with-thai-chi-a-special-event-tickets-1399240368609?msockid=38fba98b3bf060bf195fbc093a32616e

Wednesday 30th July 6.30pm Barrow Park:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walk-this-way-nordic-walk-this-way-with-thai-chi-a-special-event-tickets-1399267760539?aff=erellivmlt

Friday 1st August 5pm How Tun Woods:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walk-this-way-nordic-walk-this-way-with-thai-chi-a-special-event-tickets-1399257068559?aff=erellivmlt

Sunday 3rd August 11am How Tun Woods:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walk-this-way-nordic-walk-this-way-with-thai-chi-a-special-event-tickets-1399259124709?aff=erellivmlt

03/07/2025

I am running 4 sessions for
Barrow walking Festival
As an introduction to the power of Poles with Tai Chi.

These sessions are free but essential to book as there are only 10 slots

Poles provided
Come prepared for any weather conditions

Walking foot ware

Drink if needed

Follow the links on barrow active site below

WALK THIS WAY!
Barrow's Walking Festival 28 July - 3 August. 📣

Have you booked your walk yet?

Spaces are filling up fast for our walks, make sure you book yours at https://bit.ly/4ejYFyF

All walks are FREE, we have something for everyone:

⭐ Nordic Walking led by expert instructor Caroline Arnold
⭐ History walks with expert Susan Benson
⭐ Disco walks with professional boogier Laura Fieldhouse
⭐ Sensory strolls through the brand new Abbotsvale Oasis

… and so much more! Don’t miss out - book your space today!

26/02/2025

19/02/2025

10 ways walking improves your health and happiness 😊🌿

It’s not miles or step counts. It’s clearing your head after a hard day. Stretching legs that feel stuck. Finding your breath when everything feels too much.

And here’s how walking makes life feel lighter:

1️⃣ Lifts your mood – Movement releases feel-good endorphins.
2️⃣ Eases stress and anxiety – Nature and movement calm the mind.
3️⃣ Strengthens muscles and bones – Keeps your body resilient.
4️⃣ Improves sleep – Deep rest follows active days.
5️⃣ Boosts circulation – Every step supports heart health.
6️⃣ Reduces stiffness – Movement keeps joints flexible.
7️⃣ Builds confidence – Feeling stronger changes everything.
8️⃣ Creates social connection – Conversations flow on the trail.
9️⃣ Restores energy – Fatigue fades when you move more.
🔟 Supports recovery – Gentle movement aids rehabilitation.

Walking doesn’t ask for perfection. It meets you where you are—starting fresh, getting back on track, or simply needing space to breathe.

This , why not take the first step? It might just be the one that changes everything. 🌳

Learn more about WALX: 🔗 walx.co.uk/how-it-works

19/02/2025

Join me for a weekly walx at the Buddhist Temple
1.30 Thursday
Meet in the bottom car park

Walking could add years to your life – literally! 👀

New research shows that increasing your daily walking time could significantly extend your lifespan.

Scientists estimate that walking an extra 111 minutes per day, bringing your total to 160 minutes daily, could help you live 11 years longer.

And even small changes can make a difference. If you currently walk less than 49 minutes per day, adding just 29 more minutes could help you celebrate six more birthdays! 🎂

According to study author Dr. Lennert Veerman, those who are less active benefit the most from movement. “The first bit of activity counts the most,” he explains.

So even if you start small, the health benefits stack up fast! 😉

Add more walking minutes to your week and visit walx.co.uk.