Nordic Walking

Nordic Walking in the News - Melbourne

noreply@blogger.com (Nordic Academy) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:01:57 PST

Have a read! If you have any questions or just would like more information visit www.nordicacademy.com.au or call us on 1300 791 740.

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Melbourne Weekly Eastern

Poles apart from a regular workout

WITH the overwhelming number of fitness initiatives and gym programs around, it can be hard for an exercise enthusiast to know where to start. One of the more unusual lifestyle activities people are trying is Nordic walking.
With origins in cross-country skiing Nordic walking was used as a way for skiers to keep fit in summer. Then, in 1997 a Finnish sports institute and ski pole company engineered the equipment and technique that the “fitness walking” activity would adopt.
On first glimpse, it looks odd. You wonder how the poles are making any difference, and just what the point is of walking around with them.
Patrick Burtscher, director of the Nordic Academy, speaks passionately about the sport he has helped establish in Australia, and explains the benefits are enormous. “Essentially, Nordic walking is walking with specially designed poles,” he says.
“It’s a low-impact total body workout that engages the upper body as well as your legs. This sets it apart from normal walking. I like to be outdoors, but my knees are buggered, so it’s a great activity that provides the workout of running with the impact of walking.”
Now one of the most popular lifestyle activities in Europe, Nordic walking has begun to grow in popularity across the world and Burtscher says Australians are coming around to the idea.
“It’s the biggest thing ever in Europe,” he says. “It’s still fairly new in Australia, but we’ve got 2000 people involved, directly or indirectly, in Nordic walking. And the more people who do it, the more say, ‘I’ve seen that and I want to get into it’.”
The other major benefit of Nordic walking is its accessibility. “You can do it anywhere,’’ Burtscher says. ‘‘Parks, sand, hills, suburban streets … there’s no restriction.”
Templestowe resident Naida Gross agrees. She took up Nordic walking as a way to stay fit, and regularly walks around Templestowe. “There are plenty of places to Nordic walk around the area,” she says. “Ruffy Lake Park in particular is one place that I go, but the great thing about it is wherever I go, I can just get out of the car and walk. It’s a great way to stay fit and it really adds to my walking enjoyment.”

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noreply@blogger.com (Nordic Academy) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:46:06 PST

Nordic Walking is a highly effective, yet low impact, aerobic cross-training method. For sports competitors at all levels, this mode of exercise:

- Spreads the workout across the entire body - thus reducing strain on any particular (over-use) area

- Sustains or builds general aerobic conditioning

- Helps strengthen total musculature - not just the sport-specific muscle groups

- Decreases load on strained or potentially injurious ligaments, tendons, bones or joints

- Develops co-ordination and learning of a new motor skill and movement pattern

- Promotes muscular endurance of minor muscle groups (eg. triceps, gastrocnemius)

- Attractive fitness option – used by elite athletes with highest VO2max levels http://bit.ly/t3Gcbk

noreply@blogger.com (Nordic Academy) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:08:39 PST

Following the article on Nordic Walking for chronic disease management, here is a research study on the benefits of Nordic Walking for Parkinson's disease: http://www.nordicacademy.com.au/Research%20study%20on%20benefits%20of%20Nordic%20Walking%20for%20Parkinsons%20disease.pdf http://bit.ly/upCZZv

noreply@blogger.com (Nordic Academy) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:07:51 PST

Nordic Walking is accepted and being used worldwide in the treatment of chronic conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, neuromuscular and cardiovascular-related diseases. The standout feature of the activity is that the technique can be adapted to cater for patients’ individual needs and to provide specific outcomes.

- Provides increased stability, security and confidence with walking

- Develops co-ordination and integrates major muscle groups

- Enables functional mobility without loading of full bodyweight

- Builds core stability and back strength

- Promotes hip flexor and foot dorsiflexion strength – thus aiding in falls prevention

- Improves joint mobility and muscle flexibility

- Produces a more intense workout effect but with less perceived exertion

- Increases circulation throughout body

- Helps improve self-image and mental acuity

- Boosts aerobic conditioning and weight loss effects http://bit.ly/u2cKjT

Euro Alps Tour - Day 1 #hiking #travel

noreply@blogger.com (Nordic Academy) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:01:04 PDT

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Day 1 Arrive in Grosses Walsertal

Be greeted and picked up from Feldkirch by your hosts Patrick & Maree. Drive up through Grosses Walsertal valley to your accommodation at 1480 altitude metres. Settle in, then get acquainted with your fellow tour participants over dinner and welcome drinks.

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noreply@blogger.com (Nordic Academy) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:38:15 PDT

Every year in June and July we take small groups of people over to Europe to Nordic walk in the Austrian Alps.

In the next 10 days we'll give a review of the 2011 tour - at the same time it is an outlook for the tour in 2012.

Enjoy the pictures; if you get excited look for more information on www.nordicacademy.com.au

We look forward to sharing our passion with you soon. http://bit.ly/o4pAZn

noreply@blogger.com (Nordic Academy) — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 22:12:38 PDT

Nordic Walking in Wallstreet Journal, published in the Weekend Australian.

Nordic Walking is the fitness craze for 2011/12.

For more information on Nordic Walking in Australia and Asia, go to www.nordicacademy.com.au. http://bit.ly/oNwBhW

WORLD RANKING NORDIC WALKING - Official website

noreply@blogger.com (Nordic Academy) — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:03:51 PDT

http://worldrankingnordicwalking.weebly.com/

For more information on Nordic Walking, training and equipment visit www.nordicacademy.com.au.

Nordic Academy are Australia's Nordic Walking professionals providing training and equipment to the health and fitness industries.

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Professional Development for Exercise Physiologists #essa #fitness

noreply@blogger.com (Nordic Academy) — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:36:19 PDT

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Nordic Walking Instructor Course

Nordic Academy Australia offers training courses for health professionals to become qualified Nordic Walking Instructors.

Be part of this exploding global trend and help your clients to improve their quality of life by introducing them to Nordic Walking. At the same time you add value to your business by offering Nordic Walking classes to existing and new clients.

The Nordic Walking Instructor Course is tailored for health professionals who wish to provide their patients with an enjoyable outdoor exercise.

Course Package includes:

1.5 day Instructor Course with internationally experienced Master Trainers

Nationally accredited and internationally recognised qualification

Course manual & certificate

2 year instructor membership and website listing

Nordic Walking Poles (rrp $169)

80 min interactive DVD resource (rrp $47.95)

11 CEP’s for ESSA, 12 PDP’s for APA members

Personal video tape analysis

Business Workshop

Morning & afternoon tea

Cost

$470

Course schedule

Location

	Location

Brisbane

Melbourne

Adelaide

Canberra

Hobart

Sydney

Perth

Date

	Date

3 – 4 September

10 – 11 September

17 – 18 September

24 – 25 September

8 – 9 October

15 – 16 October

22 – 23 October

CEP

Points 11

Contact details

Register online or contact Nordic Academy Australia on toll free 1300 791 740 to register. For any queries please email training@nordicacademy.com.au

For more information or to enrol in the course, program or workshop, please contact the CE provider using the details below.

Education

Helping you develop the skills and thinking to succeed in your career.

Wherever you are in your career you can never afford to stop learning. We are committed to offering our members a number of continuing educational opportunities. Delivered through instructor led courses, seminars, DVD workshops and online seminars.

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Whether it's Nordic Walking or any other exercise - fat to muscle conversion does NOT work

noreply@blogger.com (Nordic Academy) — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 15:07:27 PDT

Another good blog post by Barry, a Nordic Walking Instructor in the UK.

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13/08/11: Fat to Muscle Conversion Myth

Posted by admin on 8/13/11 • Categorized as Blog

If you read or listen to the media , be it print , TV , radio or the internet , you will hear many fitness and/or diet folk talk about converting Fat to Muscle by exercising and diet and about converting Muscle to Fat through lack of exercise and poor diet. This is , to be frank , rubbish. Fat is composed of mono , di and tri glyceride compounds , fatty acids , fatty alcohols and phospholipids, - all composed of carbon (C) , hydrogen (H), phosphorus (P) and oxygen (O). Muscle , on the other hand , is composed of protein which itself is composed of carbon (C) , hydrogen (H) , oxygen (O) , nitrogen (N) , phosphorus (P) and sulphur (S). You don’t need to be a PhD chemist (although , in fact I am) to realise that Fat lacks nitrogen and sulphur so , unless you have the modern equivalent of Philosopher’s Stone , you cannot convert Fat to Muscle or vice versa.

What exercise does , if combined with diet , such that more calories are burned per day than are consumed by eating , is to stimulate the muscles to undergo hypertrophy and add more muscle fibre – sourced from eating protein. Fat loss is due to more calories being burned than consumed so that surplus body fat becomes the body’s fuel. So , the fact that Muscle is added whilst Fat is lost is just a consequence of an efficient diet and exercise regime and not due to a direct conversion.

The converse is also a myth , Muscle doesn’t turn into Fat. If Muscle is not used in exercise and is not , therefore regularly stimulated to burn the bodies energy store , the body allows Muscle to be lost in a process known as atrophy. So why do people often put down layers of fat when they stop taking regular exercise ? The answer lies in the bodies appetite for food. If exercising regularly , your calorie intake will be higher than if you have a sedentary lifestyle. Ceasing to exercise leaves the body with an ingrained expectation of eating a certain amount of food. This disturbs the balance leading to more calories being consumed than burnt – the result is that the body stores this as fat.

So , if you exercise and diet correctly , you will lose Fat and gain Muscle. If you cease to exercise and do not correct your diet to take that into account , then you will lose Muscle and gain Fat. BUT you do not convert one into the other and vice versa. Many fitness professionals claim that their exercise regime will convert Fat into Muscle , many Diets are sold to consumers claiming that they can bring about this conversion. All not true !
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Nordic Walking at IDEA - World Fitness Convention #fitness

noreply@blogger.com (Nordic Academy) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:16:28 PDT

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Lindsey Vonn Nordic Walking Video to Debut at IDEA Fitness Convention

BUFFALO, NY – Professional skier and LEKI sponsored athlete Lindsey Vonn is helping to promote Nordic Walking, or fitness walking with lightweight poles, with a fun yet informative five minute video that details the benefits of Nordic Walking, especially for athletes in the off-season. The video, also featuring former cross country skier and Nordic Walking expert Peter Schlickenrieder, and world champion skiers Benni Raich and Marlies Schild, will make its debut at the Nordic Walking North America (NWNA) booth at the IDEA World Fitness Convention in Los Angeles August 12 – 14. A link to the video can be seen on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/lekimarketing

“We hope this video helps to increase awareness of Nordic Walking and the benefits it can provide to a wide range of athletes – from novice to expert,” says Greg Wozer, VP of LEKI USA. “By having such a high profile athlete like Lindsey Vonn, who we know has benefited from the sport, act as a spokesperson is a huge advancement for the Nordic Walking community.”

The video shows that Nordic Walking can be extremely helpful for recovery and cardio training in athletes in the off-season, but it’s also great as a beginning fitness tool for non-athletes. LEKI will use the video as a promotional tool at various trade shows and other community events to help educate the public on Nordic Walking. The video will also be circulated to various media groups to help raise general awareness.

LEKI and NWNA, the North American arm of the world’s largest and oldest Nordic Walking association, will be exhibiting at the IDEA World Fitness Convention later this week in Los Angeles, conducting various Nordic Walking classes, hands-on instruction, and physical challenges. Participants have the ability to earn continuing education credits and learn how to become a certified Nordic Walking Instructor. For more information on the NWNA scheduled booth events please visit www.nordicwalkingna.com.

For more information on the IDEA World Fitness Convention please visit http://www.ideafit.com/conference/idea-world-fitness-convention-2011.
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Nordic Walking and Geocache-Dash #fitness #event #teambuilding

noreply@blogger.com (Nordic Academy) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:27:42 PDT

URL: http://blog.swishcorporation.com/the-geocache-dash/

The Swish Corporation has come up with a new form of event / teambuilding activity - Geocache Dash.

Together with Nordic Academy they facilitate a high tech treasure hunt; the participants use Nordic Walking poles for the extra benefits.

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noreply@blogger.com (Nordic Academy) — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 18:51:51 PDT

Research Article on effects of a Flexibility and Relaxation Programme, Walking, and Nordic Walking on Parkinson's Disease: http://www.hindawi.com/journals/jar/2011/232473/ http://bit.ly/qosFqW

First Nordic Walking Instructor Conference in Australia

noreply@blogger.com (Nordic Academy) — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 01:35:04 PDT

First Nordic Walking Instructor Conference in Australia

Saturday 20^th – Sunday 21^st August 2011
St Kilda Rd precinct, Melbourne

The two-day conference program has been created to:

update on national and international industry developments
the latest on teaching methods
provide strategies as to how to develop a profitable Nordic Walking programs
launch new-look Nordic Academy website and instructor services
think-tank and exchange of innovative ideas
practise and refine instructor's NW technique
offer a Refresher Course which will give indefinite NAA Instructor accreditation

The program includes guest speakers and interactive sessions, so it will be a full weekend of learning, exchanging ideas and also (of course) fun!

noreply@blogger.com (Nordic Academy) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:56:36 PDT

Our last Nordic Walk for this tour took us back onto a mountain top. A descent climb from 1480 up to 1950 altitude metres rewarded us well with a spectacular panorama of the snow capped Alps. Afterwards we cooled ourselves down with a swim in the 'warmest mountain lake in Europe' (which is fresh nonetheless).

The last treat for this tour was a visit to the beautiful gardens, buildings, restaurant and medieval wine cellar of the very old St Gerold monastery (established in 950) here in Grosses Walsertal. Everything about the place was special - a rich gem, thanks to the monks!

The last day of a tour is always a bit sad as we farewell (for now) a wonderful group of people who we have shared lots of memorable experiences as well as good times and many laughs with.

And what about you? We'd love to have you join us for more of the same unforgettable experiences next year. Exact dates and info will be available soon - we'll keep you posted. http://bit.ly/lG0ub8

noreply@blogger.com (Nordic Academy) — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 13:40:48 PDT

The last two days have seen us explore the alps around the Grosses Walsertal region in western Austria from two different perspectives.

Yesterday we headed to the Rhine river where it acts as the border between Austria, Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. And in one walk we explored the wide Rhinetal valley and views of the surrounding towering mountains from all three of these countries. International trekking - all in one afternoon!

Today we experienced the lushness of the narrow valley floor here in Grosses Walsertal. Incredibly crystal clear rivers (yes, those ones that look fake) as well as waterholes, canyons, and then doing it really tough we dined on wonderful food and drink at a guesthouse which is located at a famed healing water spring (its healing properties have been noted in historical writings from over 400 years ago!)

We are certainly feeling very rejuvenated. http://bit.ly/lJq8fq

noreply@blogger.com (Nordic Academy) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:06:37 PDT

In addition to the superb Nordic Walking we do on this tour, we also do some unforgettable sightseeing and authentic immersion into the local culture.

Yesterday we went to Lake Constance, and via ferry travelled across the German border to the charming island town of Lindau. Here we enjoyed either strolling, shopping, dining or just people watching. Later on we drove up to a medieval castle which is now a fine dining restaurant, where we indulged in more of the delicious Austrian 'coffee and cake' ritual.

Today we visited an authentic small dairy and learnt about the art of cheese making. We then witnessed the local celebration of one of the Catholic holy days ('Corpus Christi'). It was a treat to see a whole community attend a church service dressed up in their splendid traditional clothing. The day finished with an interesting presentation about the local herbal tea project. PS. We did also manage to fit in a Nordic Walk amongst all this! http://bit.ly/iSdnYl

noreply@blogger.com (Nordic Academy) — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:11:23 PDT

From the mouth of tour participants, the last two days of walking in the Vorarlberg alps have been "sennnsational!" In fact a participant today even went as far to say these days have been a highlight of her life (and she is 70 years of age!)

So what makes these Nordic Walks in the alps so wonderful? Well as many say "you can't describe it in words - you just have to be here and see it for yourself to believe it".

It does feel surreal to walk in fields of flowers that go on and on, or to walk amongst doey eyed cows with their clanging bells, or to lunch at alp huts which are over 500 years old, or maybe it is just the sheer majesty of snow capped mountains which line the horizons. Whatever it is, the alps breathe fresh life into the body and soul and make the spirit soar! http://bit.ly/kPADwp

noreply@blogger.com (Nordic Academy) — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 13:09:11 PDT

A cold front which brought chilly 5° temperatures to the alps today couldn't cool the enthusiasm of our group of 12 intrepid Nordic Walkers as we started our 10 day tour here in the (Grosses Walsertal) alps, western Austria.

A bus journey deep and high into the mountains took us to our starting point - an alp hut settlement straight out of the story of 'Heidi'. Through forest and meadow, over passes and summits, past chapels and cows with bells - today was the taste test for more of what is to come... http://bit.ly/lzGYsR

Research on Nordic Walking benefits

noreply@blogger.com (Nordic Academy) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:09:24 PDT

THere is a brnad new research study on the benefits of Nordic Walking for people living with fibromyalgia.

For more information on Nordic Walking and training visit www.nordicacademy.com.au

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From Arthritis Research & Therapy

Nordic Walking in Fibromyalgia

A Means of Promoting Fitness That is Easy for Busy Clinicians to Recommend

Kim D Jones

Abstract and Introduction

Abstract

A total of 67 women with fibromyalgia were recruited to an exercise study and were randomized to moderate-to-high-intensity Nordic walking (age 48 ± 7.8 years) or to a control group engaging in supervised low-intensity walking (age 50 ± 7.6 years). A total of 58 patients completed. Significantly greater improvement in the 6-minute walk test was found in the Nordic walking group (P = 0.009), compared with the low-intensity walking group. A significantly larger decrease in exercise heart rate (P = 0.020) and significantly improved scores on the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire Physical function (P = 0.027) were found in the Nordic walking group as compared with the low-intensity walking group. No between-group difference was found for the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire total or pain scores. The authors conclude that moderate-to-high intensity aerobic exercise by means of Nordic walking twice a week for 15 weeks was found to be a feasible mode of exercise, resulting in improved functional capacity and a decreased level of activity limitations.

Introduction

The Nordic walking study by Mannerkorpi and colleagues^[1] is the latest addition in exercise research now spanning three decades. Since 1988 over 90 exercise interventions have been published, testing nearly 5,500 persons with fibromyalgia. The studies have varied dramatically in terms of frequency, intensity, timing and type of exercise. Several conclusions, however, can be drawn from this body of work.^[2,3]

Persons with fibromyalgia can enjoy the same improvements in strength, flexibility, aerobic capacity and perhaps postural control as can healthy persons. Symptom flares are commonly exacerbated, however, by exercise that is not modified for fibromyalgia. Specifically, aerobic activities that involve fast cycling, running, jumping, quick turns and certain dance moves may result in symptom flares, as can higher intensity exercise compared with lower intensity exercise.^[4,5]

What is less clear is how to design a 'start low and go slow' aerobic exercise protocol that is community based, of low cost, and does not require a high degree of specialized supervision. Moreover, the exercise should also provide significant fitness improvements without inducing a symptom flare. Ideally, this intervention would improve not only fatigue, sleep, mood/distress and quality of life, but also pain. Lastly, it should be easy for busy clinicians to recommend as a specific modality.

Mannerkorpi and colleagues may have designed such a program in Sweden. They randomized 67 women with fibromyalgia to a 20-minute, twice-weekly, 15-week program of either moderate-to-high-intensity walking (13 to 15 Rated Perceived Exertion) outdoors with Nordic walking poles or supervised low-intensity walking (9 to 11 Rated Perceived Exertion) without Nordic walking poles. Nordic walking poles activate muscles in the trunk and upper body while aiding balance. The poles also allow people to increase their stride length and employ a faster gait.

As expected, the group whose walking was supplemented with walking poles demonstrated significant improvements in a 6-minute walk test (P = 0.009) and the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire Physical function (P = 0.027) compared with the group who walked without poles. What was novel was that significant fitness gains were garnered without inducing a symptom flare. In fact, both groups demonstrated clinically meaningful reductions in pain and fatigue. Nordic walking did not, however, produce greater symptom relief than lower intensity walking.

So where are we now? We have a safe, community-based intervention that will allow people with fibromyalgia to walk outdoors without avoiding hills and increasing the fall risk. People with fibromyalgia who walk with Nordic walking poles may experience greater fitness gains than those walking without Nordic walking poles. Clinicians have a specific intervention they can easily recommend that does not require proximity to a specialized academic center with extensive expertise in fibromyalgia exercise modifications. Patients have another form of exercise from which to choose that will help them regain significant loss of aerobic fitness while reducing fibromyalgia symptoms.

The physiologic effects of more intense exercise in fibromyalgia are being studied in an effort to better understand and manage exercise-induced symptom flares.^[6] Of specific interest to an exercise program is how to modify exercise such that it reduces reducing peripheral pain generation from the muscle or myofascial trigger points within the muscle. Specifically, the milieu of myofascial trigger points have an acidic pH and contain elevated levels of bradykinin, calcitonin gene-related peptide, substance P, TNFα, IL-1β, serotonin, and nor-epinephrine.^[7] It is further known that pain originating in the muscle, including latent or active myofascial trigger points, can induce or augment central sensitization in both healthy controls and persons with fibromyalgia.^[7,8] This is especially true if adequate rest periods are not incorporated into more intense exercise in persons with fibromyalgia.^[9]

What is left to for clinicians to understand? Rarely can exercise alone adequately control fibromyalgia symptoms, especially pain. Access to a combination of fibromyalgia-specific analgesics and modified exercise are necessary to maximize functionality and symptom management.^[10] Until the altered central and peripheral mechanisms in fibromyalgia can more fully understood and mitigated, exercise will continue to need to be modified for persons with fibromyalgia. Nordic walking, as tested by Mannerkorpi and colleagues, represents such a modification and offers patients a safe and effective means of regaining functionality and physical fitness.
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Top 20 Fitness Trends according to ...

noreply@blogger.com (Nordic Academy) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 03:08:52 PDT

http://www.linkedin.com/news?viewArticle=&articleID=437262176&...

Does Nordic Walking fit in any of these categories - YES it does!

Nordic Walking is an ideal activity for older people,it's strengthtraining, works the core and is functional as the poles replace walking sticks or walkers.

Health and Fitness professionals need to be better educated; for one in what they're doing but also they should know about activities out of the mainstream, for example Nordic Walking.

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noreply@blogger.com (Nordic Academy) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:48:41 PDT

Nordic Academy will be presenting and exhibiting again at thr Health & Fitness Expo in Sydney from 15 - 17 April 2011.

The founder of Nordic Academy, Maree Farnsworth, will be holding a workshop on Nordic Walking for FILEX attendees. Make sure you sign up.

For all visitors to the Health & Fitness Expo, visit us at stand E48.

We look forward to seeing you there. http://bit.ly/eDZnN5

Nordic Walking for Corporate Health and Wellness #fitness #exercise #health #personaltrainer #trainer #nordic

noreply@blogger.com (Nordic Academy) — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 20:52:46 PST

Why Nordic Walking for Corporate Health and Wellness?

Nordic Walking is an ideal form of physical exercise in the corporate environment as it is time efficient, its benefits versus effort ratio is very high, it can be done anywhere by anyone, it requires minimal equipment and learning, it can be social or solitary and is simply enjoyable and fun to do!

In addition, the type of Nordic Walking experience sought by an organisation is easily tailored to meet any time, budget or results criteria.

Program Options are:

• Breakfast Seminar - a one to two hour stand-alone event to introduce and taste-test the latest in holistic exercise.

• In-house Sessions - forty-five minute lunchtime fitness sessions incorporating aerobic, mobility and flexibility exercise, ranging from four to six weeks in duration.

• Conference Team-Building Activity - a two to three hour clinic to learn correct technique, engage in peer coaching and undertake an exploratory Nordic Walk.

• Seminar Break Out - a dynamic thirty to forty-five minute break involving games and a modified Nordic Walking technique to get bodies moving and oxygen circulating.

• Day Excursion, Multi-day Adventure Tour or Overseas Expedition - one to ten day tailored packages which include organisation and leadership for the ultimate combination of corporate wellness and incentive.

Nordic Academy is proudly working in collaboration with Drake Training to deliver Nordic Walking to Australia’s leading corporate organisations. They are achieving this through their innovative ‘Corporate Health and Wellness Series. Visit www.nordicacademy.com.au for more information.

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Experts pick up Nordic Walking ... #nordic #fitness #health # fitnessorgau #exercise

noreply@blogger.com (Nordic Academy) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:18:15 PST

For more information on Nordic Walking visit www.nordicwalking.com.au

To get trained up as a certified Nordic Walking instructor visit www.nordicacademy.com.au

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Nordic Walking ‘Is a Life Changer’

Expert Will Teach You the Technique at Free Clinic

Robert Sweetgall, a world-renowned walking expert and president of Creative Walking Inc., will be the keynote speaker at the Heart to Heart Fair to be held Saturday, Feb. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. John's Mercy Hospital in Washington.

He will give two presentations that day. The first will be a how-to session on Nordic walking, the second will be a Motivation to Move, where he'll outline five great physical activities to reduce weight, stress and lower risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Nordic walking is something Sweetgall has done for 20 years. It's a type of walking that uses poles, kind of like cross country skiing on dry land.

The benefit of Nordic walking over regular walking is that you get a better workout, said Sweetgall.

"You use 40 percent more muscles in your upper body and it burns 40 percent more calories," he said, noting it works the triceps, lateral muscles, pectorals and the lower abdomen. "Plus it gives you support. It takes the stress off your knees and hips . . . It's like taking 15 pounds of dead weight off your joints."

There is, however, a technique to using the poles to get the maximum benefit, and that is what Sweetgall will be teaching people at the Nordic Walking clinic, which begins at 8:30 a.m. in Classroom A of the Mercy Doctors Building. The class will move outdoors to the parking lot, weather permitting.

Sweetgall is confident people who learn about Nordic walking will love it, as he does.

"This is a life changer," he remarked. "It's like going from two legs to four legs. It's best for your bones. It covers everything - it's good for your heart, it's a fat burner, it's good cardio, it gives you improved bone density, it's good for your spine and shoulders - it's a total body workout."
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Nordic Academy is presenting at the Fitness & Health Expo #nordic #fitnessorgau #health #pt #fitness

noreply@blogger.com (Nordic Academy) — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 16:07:28 PST

The Australian Fitness & Health expo ist the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.

Nordic Academy has exhibited there for the last four years. This year's expo will run from 15 - 17 April. Additionally to the exhibition, Nordic Academy has been invited to present Nordic Walking to the fitness industry on Saturday afternoon as part of Filex.

If you work in the fitness or health industry, mark the date, come to Darling Harbour, Sydney and visit us at the expo.

We look forward to sharing our passion for Nordic Walking with you.

For more information on Nordic Walking visit www.nordicacademy.com.au

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