Best Mary Tweed Podcasts (2025)

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Teaching Primary Aged Children to Nordic Walk with Katie Atkins 37:18

1+ y ago37:18

37:18

In episode 59, I’m talking to Katie Atkins who set up Nordic 4 in 2017, which is based in Bristol,teaching a wide range of Adult ,Teen and Child courses, with walkers aged between 9 and 90 years old. Katie started her career as a teacher in the Primary Sector, specialising in PE and last year. Do take a listen to Katie's interview on Nordic Walking…

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Nordic Walking and the Feldenkrais Method with Sonja Johansson 54:07

1+ y ago54:07

54:07

Today, I interview Sonja Johansson, who lives by the motto: ‘The quality of your movement is the quality of your life’. This is the first time that I have published a conversation in full with no edits; this is testament to the many gems of wisdom that this interview contains and to how well Sonja talks about this subject with such great articulati…

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Walking Your Way Through a Life Changing Event with Ginny Lunn 30:28

1+ y ago30:28

30:28

In episode 57, I interview Ginny Lunn, owner and director of Walking Women, one of the fabulous sponsors of the Walking On Air podcast. Ginny and her sister, Sara, bought Walking Women in 2021, as they both wanted to do something meaningful post Covid and in later life. Prior to this, Ginny had had a long and successful career in the charity world;…

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Relearning to Walk Aged 30 with Ryan Taylor. 32:27

1+ y ago32:27

32:27

In this episode, I speak to Ryan Taylor. Ryan was born in the highlands of Papua New Guinea to New Zealander parents. He moved back to New Zealand and grew up in a small town by the beach, where he developed a love of surfing and anything a bit extreme. This led to broken bones and plenty of travelling adventures. After a failed marriage, he got in…

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The role of a National Trainer and INWA with Karen Ingram 34:58

1+ y ago34:58

34:58

In episode 55, I interview Karen Ingram, who was recently appointed to be an international trainer, of which there are only 4 in the world, for the International Nordic Walking Federation or INWA for short. Karen is a welcome returner to Walking On Air, having shared her expertise on managing back pain in episode #4 and discussing all things poles …

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Endurance Nordic walking with Peter Barrett 25:16

1+ y ago25:16

25:16

Today I am speaking to Peter Barrett about endurance Nordic Walking. He is an avid outdoor enthusiast, having competed and participated in outdoor sports throughout his life. He has taken part in many marathons, half marathons, mountain marathons and endurance challenges and has trained and helped many athletes to achieve their own PBs and goals. H…

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Nordic Walking and Type 2 Diabetes with Kelly Bennett 29:17

2y ago29:17

29:17

In episode 53, I talk to Kelly Bennett from Cornwall, who is the director of Walk Kernow, which she set up in 2012 , after having personally experienced the benefits derived from Nordic Walking. Kelly wanted to share her love for walking along with its physical and mental health benefits. Walk Kernow has also become a place for Walk Kernow Members …

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Nordic Walking & the Chakras with Sara Evans 25:39

2y ago25:39

25:39

In episode 52, I interview Sara Evans, a recently qualified British Nordic Walking instructor, who has come up with a unique and truly original way of constructing her classes. She has combined her knowledge and interest in the chakra system with her teaching of nordic walking, to create classes that connect participants more deeply to nature. To c…

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Nordic Walking & Breathing with Tina Gibbons 37:06

2y ago37:06

37:06

In episode 51, I am talking to Tina Gibbons, a BNW instructor from the tranquil North Cotswolds. Tina has also been practising yoga since she was at school and has been teaching it for over 20 years. She particularly likes the many overlaps between NW and yoga, such as good posture, a strong core, balance and stability plus flexibility and strength…

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Nordic Walking and Workplace Wellbeing with Eileen Donnelly 33:05

2y ago33:05

33:05

In episode 50, the guest is Eileen Donnelly, Founder of Ripple & Co, an organisation that delivers high quality programmes to increase wellbeing and productivity in the workplace. Eileen’s 20-year career has focused on building purpose-driven business strategies and workplace cultures. She is now focused on the growing recognition of a company’s re…

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Let's Walk Nordic Book with Vicky Welsh 37:37

2y ago37:37

37:37

I am delighted to kick off Series 4 by interviewing British Nordic Walking National Trainer, Vicky Welsh. Vicky is a good friend of Walking On Air having answered the question ‘what is nordic walking’ in the very first episode of this podcast, which remains the most downloaded episode of all time. She returned for episode 35 to explain how benefici…

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Goal Setting & Managing Expectations with Steve Ellis & Simon Clark 23:55

2+ y ago23:55

23:55

For the final episode of Series 3, I have a real treat for you all. In the last two episodes you have heard about the collaboration between Steve Ellis from Gemini Outdoor and his client Simon Clark, who was written off and told he would never leave his hospital bed after a terrible car accident. They both join me today to discuss what they have le…

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Becoming a Nordic Walking National Trainer with Steve Ellis 25:48

2+ y ago25:48

25:48

In episode 47, I am once again speaking to British Nordic Walking National Trainer, Steve Ellis, from Malmesbury, Wiltshire. Steve founded Gemini Outdoor Adventure Ltd, and is a qualified ‘Mountain Leader’ and ‘International Mountain Leader. Steve is about to move to New Zealand, where he will continue his work as a National Trainer. During our cha…

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Nordic Walking Saved My Life with Simon Clark 29:44

2+ y ago29:44

29:44

Warning - This episode contains graphic descriptions of injuries sustained in a serious car crash. Of all the interviews I have conducted with incredible guests for Walking On Air, this is by far the most inspirational and emotional. It was such a privilege to speak to Simon Clark, who recently qualified as a British Nordic Walking Instructor. In 2…

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Breast Cancer & Nordic Walking with Lindsay Atkin 26:21

2+ y ago26:21

26:21

In this episode , I’m talking to Lindsay Atkin, a primary school teacher and NW instructor with Bristol & Bath Nordic Walking. She qualified as a British NW instructor in January 2020 nd enjoys leading walks outdoors around Bath. At the end of 2021, Lindsay was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and today, she talks to me about the role that NW has playe…

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Outdoor First Aid with Steve Collis 19:24

2+ y ago19:24

19:24

In episode 44, I am talking to Steve Collis, outdoor enthusiast and Director / Owner of Upper Limits UK, based in Bristol. Upper Limits UK provides professional training in a style that is normally associated with the British Armed Forces for individuals and business alike. Their activities, events and training programmes are designed to motivate, …

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Long Covid and Nordic Walking with Ann 19:50

2+ y ago19:50

19:50

In episode 43, I am discussing a very relevant topic to the times that we are living in, namely Long Covid.. Today I am joined by Ann, who caught Covid in September 2021 while working as a teaching assistant supporting primary school children with additional needs. Due to underlying asthma, she became very ill with covid, which led to pneumonia and…

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Visual Impairment and Nordic Walking with Sunil & Louise Mukerjea 26:40

3y ago26:40

26:40

In this episode, I am talking to two British Nordic Walking Instructors from JLS Nordic Walking from Yorkshire. Sunil & Lousie Mukerjea, join me today to share their recent experience of running a Nordic walking workshop for a group of people with visual impairments. To Find out more about JLS Nordic Walking: Email : [email protected] Face…

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Work-Life Balance : Setting up a Nordic Walking Business with Catrin 25:31

3y ago25:31

25:31

In episode 40, I’m talking to Catrin, who set up Nordicymru, instructing Nordic Walking in South West Wales in January 2022. Like many people the Covid pandemic made Catrin and her family rethink their values and particularly what they wanted from life. Catrin has been on an amazing journey in the last two years, which has resulted in her training …

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Mental Strength and Nordic Walking with Sam Armstrong 24:05

3y ago24:05

24:05

In this week’s episode, I am talking to Sam Armstrong from Walx Derwent and Dales, in Derbyshire. Sam had worked in the fitness industry for several years, when she discovered Nordic Walking. Recognising the benefits that exercise outdoors had on physical and mental health she was inspired to set up her business and empower others in 2008. Over the…

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Nordic Ambling with Alison Clark 18:30

3y ago18:30

18:30

Today I’m talking to Alison Clark from Nottingham. After a career in nursing, Alison qualified as a Nordic Walking Instructor in August 2017, and works as a volunteer instructor with British Nordic Walking. Projects have introduced her to the needs of a range of people who might feel challenged by a fast paced walk in a group of people they perceiv…

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Stroke Rehabilitation and Nordic Walking with Derek Holloway 19:24

3y ago19:24

19:24

In this episode, I’m talking to Derek Holloway, who qualified as a British Nordic Walking instructor in September 2021, which is a remarkable achievement, as in 2018, during the Beast from the East, Derek contracted pneumonia. Whilst in hospital recovering, he suffered a stroke, which affected his limbs and mobility. Through perseverance, physiothe…

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Navigation for Nordic Walkers with Nicola Sproson 31:20

3y ago31:20

31:20

Today I’m talking to Nicola Sproson, of Hiking Highs, based in Glenridding, on the banks of Ullswater. Regular listeners will remember Nicky, as she was an early guest on Walking On Air, sharing great advice on nordic walking in the mountains and how to use your poles to stay safe and enhance your enjoyment on steep terrain. Not only is Nicky a qua…

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Ulcerative Colitis and Nordic Walking with Josine Baines 24:42

3y ago24:42

24:42

Today I’m talking to Josine Baines, who was diagnosed with a chronic autoimmune condition, ulcerative colitis, in 2014. Josine’s story is completely remarkable, following her discovery of Nordic Walking in 2020. The benefits that she experienced were so miraculous that she was inspired to change career and set up Nordic Walking Tonbridge in April 2…

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How Nordic Walking Benefits The Pelvic Floor with Vicky Welsh 31:53

3y ago31:53

31:53

Today I’m talking to Vicky Welsh, who regular listeners will remember, as she was my very first guest on Walking On Air, when she eloquently answered the big question of What is Nordic walking. Vicky set up Bristol Nordic Walking in 2010, which is now one of the largest Nordic Walking Clubs in the UK. She handed it over to her team in 2020, in orde…

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Behind the Scenes of Walking On Air with Mary Tweed & Steve Ellis 26:49

3y ago26:49

26:49

In this end of series Christmas special the tables are turned and I am interviewed by Steve Ellis. Find out about the inspiration behind the podcast and what I have learned since setting it up back in March. Find An Instructor https://britishnordicwalking.org.uk/apps/store-locator If you have enjoyed this podcast, I would be very grateful if you co…

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Osteoporosis and Nordic Walking with Melissa Domaille 30:05

3y ago30:05

30:05

In episode 31, I am chatting to Melissa Domaille about Osteoporosis. Melissa is a British Nordic Walking instructor, but more relevantly, she is a physio who worked in the NHS for 25 years as a rheumatology specialist and managed the osteoporosis physio service at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. More recently she conducted a research project with Liz …

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Altitude, Adventure & Nordic Walking Expeditions with Steve Ellis 30:21

3y ago30:21

30:21

In this episode, I am speaking to British Nordic Walking National Trainer, Steve Ellis, who is based in Malmesbury, Wiltshire. Steve combines his passion and experience for fitness and the outdoors in delivering Nordic Walking, Personal Training and ‘Guided Mountain/Hill Days and Skills Courses’ for those who look to ‘get fit & stay fit‘ in the gre…

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Night Nordic Walkers with Marcus Easterling 18:19

3y ago18:19

18:19

In this week’s episode, I interview Marcus Easterling, a British Nordic Walking instructor with Bristol Nordic Walking. Marcus first picked up a pair of Nordic walking poles in 2013 and was instantly hooked! The following year he jumped at the chance to train and become an instructor with Bristol Nordic Walking, leading his first class in August 20…

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Weight Loss & Nordic Walking with Heidi Leaney 30:05

3y ago30:05

30:05

In this episode, I speak to Heidi Leaney who has been a regular walker with Nordic Walking Watford under the expert tuition of Tracy Reeve, who I interviewed in episode 10. Heidi first tried Nordic walking in 2019, to help with a weight loss challenge and has achieved truly remarkable results. Heidi is a civil servant and lawyer and joins me today,…

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Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome & Nordic Walking with Alison Cossons 25:22

3+ y ago25:22

25:22

In this episode, I speak to Alison Cossons, a former occupational therapist, who has hypermobile Ehlers Danlos syndrome, which was evident from birth however she was only diagnosed in her late 30s alongside her young son. Alison is a regular Nordic Walker with Nordic4 and attends classes run by both Katie Atkins and Emma Webb. Alison mentions this …

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How to Stay Dry and Keep Warm When Nordic Walking with Mike Parsons 40:13

3+ y ago40:13

40:13

In episode 27, I’m talking to Mike Parsons who has over 40 years of hands on gear making experience in the outdoor equipment trade. From pattern making, cutting, sewing, textile testing, lean manufacture, product design and management and online selling operations,. He has wide ranging mountain sport skills; snow, ice, rock, mountaineering, ski-nor…

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Pregnancy and Nordic Walking with Julie Todd 16:00

3+ y ago16:00

16:00

Today I’m talking to Julie Todd, a qualified INWA Nordic Walking Instructor and a Complementary Therapist from Notts Nordic Walking. Julie discovered Nordic Walking in 2007 and with a keen interest in posture and back health, she immediately found Nordic Walking to be an excellent activity that complements her work. As a Therapist. Nordic Walking r…

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Parkrun & Nordic Walking with Siân Harris 35:08

3+ y ago35:08

35:08

Today I’m talking to Siân Harris from Valleys Nordic Walking in South Wales. A change in Siân’s health meant that she was unable to continue running and led her to discover NW, which in turn spring boarded a complete career change, as she wanted to share the benefits of NW with others. Siân is also a regular Nordic Walker at her local Parkrun and h…

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Mindfulness and Nordic Walking with Sarah Walters 30:17

3+ y ago30:17

30:17

In this episode, I speak to Sarah Walters, a British Nordic Walking instructor based in Old Town Swindon, Wiltshire. Sarah started Nordic Walking in 2010, with her friend Fiona Woodruffe when they wanted to find an outdoor exercise activity that they both enjoyed and that would exercise the body symmetrically and with less impact on the joints. As …

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Amputation & Nordic Walking with Phil Sheridan and Helen Parsons 41:29

3+ y ago41:29

41:29

In this episode, I talk to Phil Sheridan and Helen Parsons from Discover Nordic Walking, based in Yorkshire. Not only are they both qualified as British Nordic Walking Instructors, but they are also strength coaches with British Weight Lifting and GB Powerlifting. Helen has a MSc in Occupational Therapy and a BSc degree in Sport, Health, Exercise a…

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Rheumatoid Arthritis & Ankylosing Spondylitis and Nordic Walking with Julia Mitchell 27:32

3+ y ago27:32

27:32

In episode 23, I’m talking to Julia Mitchell from Healthy Steps in Warwickshire, where she teaches Nordic Walking, Tai Chi and a healthy approach to life. Twenty years ago, Julia was a busy IT executive, but then a diagnosis of Ankylosing Spondylitis, a form of rheumatoid arthritis that affects the spine, forced her to reassess her priorities. In t…

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Multiple Sclerosis and Nordic Walking with Marion Endt-Jones 28:45

3+ y ago28:45

28:45

In episode #22, I speak to Marion Endt-Jones, who runs NordicFit+ in Manchester. As well as teaching art history and working as a German language tutor, Marion trained as a ski instructor in Germany in the mid 90s. She began Nordic Walking in the summer of 2004 with her local ski club, as a social off-season activity, and has never stopped. She qua…

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Osteoarthritis and Nordic Walking with John Horton 28:34

3+ y ago28:34

28:34

In this episode, I’m talking to John Horton, a British Nordic Walking Instructor from Rochester in Kent. John is also a qualified personal trainer, a paramedic and university lecturer in Paramedic Science at Anglia Ruskin University. John has a background in road, trail running and ultra marathon running and has undertaken several extreme challenge…

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Menopause and Nordic Walking with Catherine Pestano 29:41

3+ y ago29:41

29:41

In today’s episode I discuss the Menopause in relation to Nordic Walking with Catherine Pestano. Catherine is a qualified INWA Nordic Walking Instructor and runs Valley Nordic Walking in Croydon. She is also a mental health social worker by training and a Rebound Therapist. Her passion is to help people who like her felt nervous about exercise and …

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Nordic Walking Poles - Exel and Leki 48:56

3+ y ago48:56

48:56

Walking on Air is back!!! To kick off we have an extra long episode that features an in-depth discussion between the importers and distributors of the two leading Nordic Walking Pole Brans. For Exel we have Karen Ingram, who is the cofounder of Nordic Walk.Store, which sells both Exel and Leki poles. Putting the case forward for Leki is Lilian Sull…

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Nordic Walking Foundations: The Feet with Hilary Warrell 30:46

3+ y ago30:46

30:46

Today, I’m talking to Hilary Warrell, who qualified as a Nordic Walking instructor in 2007. Hilary loves being outdoors in nature, and is passionate about sharing all the wellbeing benefits this can bring, particularly in terms of our mental health. Slowing down, pausing, tuning in to our senses helps us connect to life as it is happening in the mo…

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Parkinson's and Nordic Walking with Brad Blake 28:41

3+ y ago28:41

28:41

In episode 17, I talk to Brad Blake, an accredited Master Instructor with both British Nordic Walking and the International Nordic Walking Federation . He has extensive experience in teaching Nordic Walking to people with Parkinson's disease and other neuromuscular conditions, which is the subject of our conversation today. Earlier this year, I par…

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Tourism and Nordic Walking with Tony & Joanne Burke 20:02

3+ y ago20:02

20:02

In episode 16, I talk to Joanne and Tony Burke who established Nordic Fitness Ireland in 2018, in Co. Clare, on the west coast of Ireland. Joanne had had a long career in nursing and Tony in IT, and they are both now fully qualified Nordic Walking instructors. As well as running programmes for regular walkers, they have developed a range of Nordic …

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Lipedema and Nordic Walking with Elizabeth Cook 34:03

3+ y ago34:03

34:03

In episode 15, I talk to Elizabeth Cook about Lipedema. I taught Liz how to Nordic Walk and since we first met, she has educated me about lipodema, as she herself has this condition. Lipedema is a condition that does not get much publicity and therefore, there is very little awareness about it. Our conversation starts with Liz explaining exactly wh…

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Nordic Walking and Teenagers with Katie Atkins 30:07

3+ y ago30:07

30:07

In episode, I talk to Katie Atkins who set up Nordic 4, based in Bristol, in 2017. Katie is a British Nordic Walking qualified instructor with a background of teaching in the Primary Sector. Whilst Katie has clients of all ages, today we discuss teaching teenagers how to Nordic Walk. The teenage years can be challenging in so many ways and the last…

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Cancer and Nordic Walking with Cristina González Castro 27:00

3+ y ago27:00

27:00

In episode #13, I am talking to Cristina González Castro from Spain who is a National Nordic Walking Trainer for INWA. Cristina has spent over a decade working with cancer survivors and in this episode our conversation is about the powerful physical and mental benefits that Nordic Walking confers on people undergoing cancer treatment. For further i…

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Language Learning and Nordic Walking with Julie Frankland 24:33

3+ y ago24:33

24:33

Exercise provides many proven benefits that protect and stimulate the brain as we age. However, experts all agree that probably the best way to prevent mental decline as we get older is to learn a new language. And my guest today has ingeniously combined the two together. Julie Frankland is a Nordic Walking UK trained instructor, who runs a group c…

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Resistance Training & Isometric Training with Ian Northcott & Brian Sterling-Vete 31:01

3+ y ago31:01

31:01

In episode 11, I discuss the importance of resistance training with both Ian Northcott and Brian Sterling-Vete. Ian now runs Mercian Nordic Walking and is passionate about helping individuals reach their full potential. He holds various fitness qualifications and is also a consultant to The World Isometric Exercise Association, as well as being the…

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Pace and Nordic Walking with Tracy Reeve 23:26

4y ago23:26

23:26

In episode #10, I talk to Tracy Reeve, owner of Nordic Walking Watford. Tracy is an accredited instructor with Nordic Walking UK. She now takes part in endurance walking and is passionate about encouraging people to get active through Nordic Walking so they too can experience the full range of benefits. She firmly believes that Nordic Walking has s…

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