What we’re about
This is a group of like-minded people who want to use Nordic Walking to make their normal walking experiences more healthy and effective. Nordic Walking is a way to go for a nice walk and use not only the normal leg muscles that are the only muscles used in walking, running, or biking, but to also use the arms and upper body muscles to “push”, through specially designed poles on each step. When done using the correct 10-step Nordic Walking procedure, nearly 90% of the body’s muscles will be fully activated on each step, burning more calories, improving cardiovascular function, and reducing strain on hips and knees. Correct Nordic Walking also helps improve balance, posture, and spine alignment. It is easy and fun and can be done anywhere you can walk, with friends, or alone.
We meet and do Nordic Walking at a variety of local venues in the Sarasota Bradenton area. Formal training is available for those not already familiar with Nordic Walking.
For those who would like more information about Nordic Walking, please see the attached video link.
The 30-minute video is the “classroom” portion of our formal Nordic Walking training. Formal training for walkers new to Nordic Walking is regularly scheduled through our Meetup group for those who want to get the most out of their Nordic Walking experience.
Please don't hesitate to let us know, if you have any questions.
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- $200.00
Class # 1 - Learn the correct Nordic Walking method
Ken Thompson Park, 1799 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL, USNordic Walking is a way to go for a nice walk and use not only the normal leg muscles that are the only muscles used in normal walking, running, or biking, but to also use the arms and upper body muscles to “push”, through specially designed poles on each step. Nearly 90% of the body’s muscles are fully activated on each step, burning more calories, improving cardiovascular function, and reducing strain on hips and knees. Nordic Walking helps improve balance, posture, and spine alignment. It is easy and fun and can be done anywhere you can walk, with friends, or alone.
This training program will consist of meeting on THREE consecutive Saturdays, at three different local walking venues. The exact times and locations of the second and third sessions will be determined during the first training session. Only the first session will be scheduled on Meetup.
During this first session attendees will be shown the correct 10-step method for Nordic Walking, and will practice these correct procedures with “loaner” poles provided for this event. Attendees will also be given a handout, at the event, which contains important information, including a discount code for the purchase of their own Nordic Walking poles. The basic Nordic Walking procedures will be practiced and reviewed within a relatively close area covering the differences between paved and non-paved walking areas.
During the second training session, the standard Nordic Walking procedures will be reviewed, and the practice walk area will be extended with focus on both paved and unpaved walking areas.
In addition to a review of the correct Nordic Walking procedures, the final training session will include appropriate pre and post exercise stretches and will include a much longer Nordic Walk on a paved walkway.
Loaner poles are available for all three training sessions and those who purchase their own Nordic Walking poles and receive them will receive assistance in sizing their poles.
To insure that each attendee receives the appropriate attention from the instructor, this training event is limited to 5 attendees plus the Instructor.
Please wear comfortable weather appropriate clothing and good walking shoes.
This event will be re-scheduled, if there is inclement weather, including rain, strong winds, or temperatures below 55f degrees at the scheduled time.
The training fee for each attendee is a total of $200 and covers the cost for all three training sessions, less any specified discounts. The training fee must be paid either through the Meetup RSVP when you sign up for the training, or at the beginning of the first training session in cash, check or appropriate credit card.
Sam DG— does not sell Nordic Walking poles, but, during the first training session, information will be provided as to the best options for purchasing your own Nordic Walking poles, as well as suggested vendors.
Parking can be difficult, so I suggest coming early.
Questions can be directed to Sam by texting at (770) 301-1590, or by emailing at sam.dg@qlmnordicwalking.com
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