Parkinson's and Nordic Walking with Brad Blake
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 participated in an in depth online training programme delivered by Brad, teaching Nordic Walking instructors how to adapt their teaching methods for people with Parkinson’s. In our conversation today, we discuss how Nordic Walking can help people with Parkinson’s rather than going into the complexities of how to tailor the 10 steps. There is a lot to learn and so if you are interested, then I highly recommend booking onto one of Brad’s future courses. If you are someone living with Parkinson’s, then please look for your nearest instructor by visiting the British Nordic Walking website and clicking on their find an instructor link. If you have any specific questions for Brad, then he has kindly agreed for people to contact him by emailing him at [email protected] and if you are an instructor who is interested in attending a Parkinson’s course then please email [email protected] and ask if you could be put on the waiting list.Nordic Walking Research On Parkinson'shttps://britishnordicwalking.org.uk/pages/nordic-walking-and-parkinson-sIf you have enjoyed this podcast, I would be very grateful if you could show your support by buying me a coffee! This enables me to continue producing these podcasts, as it will go towards covering the server and podcast platform licenses. Not only is Nordic Walking a whole body workout, but it is also one of the safest and most sociable way to exercise. Classes always finish up in a cafe enjoying a coffee together. Many thanks, Mary xI'm Mary Tweed, a British Nordic Walking instructor with Nordic Walking East Anglia. If you wish to share your sto Final thank you to sponsorsSupport the showIf you have enjoyed this podcast, I would be very grateful if you could show your support by buying me a coffee! This enables me to continue producing these podcasts, as it will go towards covering the server and podcast platform licenses. Many thanks, Mary x I'm Mary Tweed, a British Nordic Walking instructor with Nordic Walking East Anglia.Sponsors I would like to thank the sponsors of this episode, who are: British Nordic Walking Britishnordicwalking.org.uk Discount code: walking23 Nordicwalk.store Nordicwalk.store Paula: 01446 789 154 Walking Women Holidays walkingwomen.com Discount code: WOA23Ginny: 01784 664 [email protected] Social MediaPlease contact the show with suggestions, ideas for future topics, or to be interviewed. You can reach me on the following: Email: [email protected] Facebook: Walking On Air Instagram: walking_on_air_podcast ...