Nordic Walking North America
Welcome to Nordic Walking North America
Nordic Walking NA is the collecting point for all things Nordic Walking for
education, product, and associations.
Nordic Walking NA offers INWA instruction go to the instructor page to find
a training near you.
Become a NWNA member and receive discounts on products, trainings, and
activities along with receiving the NWNA newsletter and the INWA
newsletter.
Nordic Walking NA has worked with many of the associations and
manufacturers to develop some simple guidelines for education and product
choices for Nordic Walking. Below are so simple definitions the steering
committee agreed on.
NWNA Basic Definition of Nordic Walking
Walking with a pair of specially designed poles
Poles are used on each step in a natural walking rhythm to enhance the
health and fitness benefits.
Poles are used to help propel the body forward.
Each pole is planted in opposition to the walking leg (i.e. right leg forward
left pole plant)
Poles are planted at a slight rearward facing angle
NWNA Basic Definition of a Nordic Walking Pole
Designed specifically for the activity
Strong, lightweight, durable shaft
Specifically designed handle and tip for forward propulsion.
Specially designed durable tips for all surfaces.
Nordic Walking NA is the collecting point for all things Nordic Walking for
education, product, and associations.
Nordic Walking NA offers INWA instruction go to the instructor page to find
a training near you.
Become a NWNA member and receive discounts on products, trainings, and
activities along with receiving the NWNA newsletter and the INWA
newsletter.
Nordic Walking NA has worked with many of the associations and
manufacturers to develop some simple guidelines for education and product
choices for Nordic Walking. Below are so simple definitions the steering
committee agreed on.
NWNA Basic Definition of Nordic Walking
Walking with a pair of specially designed poles
Poles are used on each step in a natural walking rhythm to enhance the
health and fitness benefits.
Poles are used to help propel the body forward.
Each pole is planted in opposition to the walking leg (i.e. right leg forward
left pole plant)
Poles are planted at a slight rearward facing angle
NWNA Basic Definition of a Nordic Walking Pole
Designed specifically for the activity
Strong, lightweight, durable shaft
Specifically designed handle and tip for forward propulsion.
Specially designed durable tips for all surfaces.
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Nordic Walking North America Expo This Years Date
June 12, 2010 Hyland Lake Park Reserve in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Check the Expo page for more info and videos from last year
June 12, 2010 Hyland Lake Park Reserve in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Check the Expo page for more info and videos from last year