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Everything you need with a daily walk! Could something as simple as walking transform your health, mood, and fitness all at once? In this enlightening conversation with Mike Rollason and Gill Stewart, Co-Founders of Walx.co.uk, we discover how they've revolutionised the concept of walking with their innovative 'Total Body Walking' approach and patented ergonomic Walking Pole design.

From their earliest days working in the Fitness Industry (Gill with her 1980s leg warmers, Mike with his outdoor adventure background) through to developing a unique walking method that engages 90% of your muscles with every step, this remarkable husband-and-wife dream team share the journey that's helped over half a million people improve their health and wellbeing. Their story weaves together entrepreneurial innovation, environmental consciousness, and a genuine passion for helping others experience the transformative power of moving outdoors.

What sets Mike and Gill apart is how they've taken Nordic Walking – traditionally technique-heavy and sometimes intimidating – and reimagined it into something accessible for everyone. Their breakthrough came in creating their ergonomically designed and patented Walx poles, manufactured sustainably in Italy, enabling users to enhance natural movement patterns while strengthening their core with every stride. This innovation has spawned a community of 60,000 UK members and expanded internationally across Europe and into Asia. As they explain, the benefits extend beyond individual health to potentially saving the NHS billions through preventative wellness.

Gill's newly released book "Walk This Way" distils their decades of knowledge, showing how a daily walk can incorporate cardiovascular training, strength work, balance exercises and mindfulness. Their approach proves you don't need complex equipment or intimidating gym environments to transform your health – just step outside, grab your poles, and discover how walking can become your complete fitness solution. Ready to revolutionise your relationship with exercise and the outdoors?

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