This engaging 74-page full-colour guide is packed full of information for beginner, intermediate and advanced Nordic walkers–and for Nordic walking instructors too!

Topics include: how to set up your poles; proper Nordic walking technique; technique troubleshooting (for example, solving slipping and bouncing boot tips); must-do stretches for Nordic walkers; rookie mistakes and how to avoid them; what to wear; the top 20 Nordic walking FAQs; how to pick up the pace; how to train for a 5K event; step-by-step instructions for using the ACTIVATOR poles (for people with balance issues); ACTIVATOR seated and standing exercises; motivational stories from new and experienced Nordic walkers; Nordic walking to fight depression, arthritis and other chronic conditions; adventure travel with your poles; and much more.

Fitness expert, Urban Poling Inc. Director of Education, and professional writer Barb Gormley offers get-started and keep-going information along with tips, tricks and resources to help make your Nordic walking experiences effective and fun. Loads of beautiful photographs help to speed learning and make reading more pleasurable.

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-" I've learned a great deal from Barb, a passionate fitness professional and excellent writer. I highly recommend this book."
Jon Schultz
physical therapist

-"Excellent information on proper Nordic walking technique and strategies for improving one's skills!"
Peter Vavougios
physical therapist

-"I use tips and techniques I learned from this book in every single class I teach."
Lillian Hall
Nordic walking instructor

-"I'm AMAZED at the breadth of experience this book captures. An essential read for all Nordic walkers."
Sharon Roy

-"A great job of breaking down the steps so everyone can grasp the concept."
Sarah Lord

-"Loads of information, helpful tips, personal stories and spectacular photos."
Carol Bloemen

-"Love this book. Can't believe how much helpful information is packed into it!"
Janet Williams

About the Author

Barb Gormley is the director of education for Vancouver, Canada’s Urban Poling Inc. and has been training Nordic walking instructors since 2008. An internationally-recognized Nordic walking expert, Barb is also a veteran personal trainer and group exercise instructor. She is the author of The Urban Poling Ultimate Guide to Nordic Walking and The Urban Poling Ultimate Guide to Nordic Walking For Instructors. She teaches Nordic walking classes in her hometown of Toronto and a popular online Zoom Fitness with Poles exercise class. Contact her at www.barbgormley.com.