Nordic Walking in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

 Designed for people who want to learn if Nordic Walking is beneficial for their needs and how

to do Nordic Walking, this training is presented by an American Nordic Walking Association

Certified Trainer. Nordic Walking is an ideal exercise for people of a variety of ages and physical

ability. The training conducted at the Ken Thompson Park 

 Designed for people who want to learn if Nordic Walking is beneficial for their needs and how

to do Nordic Walking, this training is presented by an American Nordic Walking Association

Certified Trainer. Nordic Walking is an ideal exercise for people of a variety of ages and physical

ability. The training conducted at the Ken Thompson Park is in an area that does not require

going any great distance from the starting point. Restrooms and benches for resting are readily

available. 

Individual and group training is conducted by American Nordic Walking Certified Instructors. Please see below or contact us for training scheduling.

  Poles with specially designed gloved connections that increase the ”push” through the hands. These poles are used to incorporate the upper body muscles, in addition to  the normally used walking muscles, to propel the body forward, thus utilizing about 90% of the body’s muscles during each step which results in increased calorie burn an

  Poles with specially designed gloved connections that increase the ”push” through the hands. These poles are used to incorporate the upper body muscles, in addition to  the normally used walking muscles, to propel the body forward, thus utilizing about 90% of the body’s muscles during each step which results in increased calorie burn and improved cardiovascular function. 

For those that sign up for a training class,  “Loaner” Nordic Walking poles are provided for those who have not alreadypurchased ** their own correct Nordic Walking poles, NOT hiking/trekking poles.