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ANWA's mission is getting you professionally trained and educated via our Training Academy in Los Angeles in Combination with ANWA’s certified Instructor Network in the US.The training will be provided either individually remote online or at selected locations with one of our certified ANWA Instructors.
It’s essential for all Newcomers and Beginners to understand that there is a learning process when it comes to Nordic Walking and the Importance of getting professionally! There were lately so many articles in the Media about the Benefits of Nordic Walking and most of them were referring to ANWA - the American Nordic Walking Association - which was founded by Bernd Zimmermann in 2004 and started in the US with the clear vision and goal to offer the highest level of Nordic Walking Training and Certification Programs in North America.
WHAT IS NORDIC WALKING?
Nordic Walking is great for people who are looking for a smart physical activity with maximum health benefits, combined with fun and convenience.
Get into shape by burning up to 46% more calories than regular walking without increased exertion. Nordic Walking takes fitness walking to a new level by adding poles to produce an incredible upper body workout.
This workout increases your endurance, strengthens your core, arms, chest, back, buttocks and legs improves your posture and flexibility and it takes stress off your ankle, knee and hip joints.
As Nordic Walking is experiencing accelerated growth in such a short period of time and is now among the fastest growing new health & fitness activities worldwide.
HEALTH BENEFITS
The most effective cardiovascular workout!
Many doctors agree that Nordic walking is one of the most effective cardiovascular workouts because it works all major muscle groups in the body.
Recent studies by the Cooper Institute, Dallas, showed that Nordic walking burned more calories, increased oxygen consumption, and can be up to 46% more efficient than normal walking.
Normal walking, even with a fast pace and good stride, only uses approximately 70% of the muscle mass in the body at any given time. Put some Nordic Walking poles in your hands, and with the proper technique, you will now be utilizing up to 90% of your body’s muscle while increasing your heart rate significantly.
NORDIC WALKING HISTORY
Nordic Walking started in Finland in the early 20th century as a summer training exercise for cross country skiers. The real breakthrough of Nordic Walking as a practiced exercise came in 1997, when a Finnish company, in cooperation with athletes and sports medicine experts, invented a new wrist strap system to make the present-day Nordic walking technique possible.
With the rapid growth and numerous benefits that are being experienced by this new form of physical activity it was to be expected that it would not be long before this style of walking crossed over the borders of Finland and was adopted into other countries as a preferred method of exercise for health/rehabilitation and fitness.
Outside of Finland Nordic Walking has been well received in numerous countries such as Austria, Germany, Norway, and Sweden and is now progressing well into other countries such as Japan, Australia, Netherlands, UK, and the USA.
Nordic Walking EQUIPMENT
As with any sport, it's always important to have the right equipment and instruction - Nordic Walking is no different.
For best fitness results and physical safety, ensure that you use only Nordic Walking poles which have been specifically designed for this sport.
**Don't be tempted to use skiing, hiking or trekking poles which are designed and meant to be for a totally different purpose.
Our Beginners Basic Starter Package is a great value because it includes everything needed to get started.
Our Starter package includes Nordic Walking Poles and the Instructional Video to guide you in the right direction of your training.
ANWA OFFICIAL INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
This Nordic Walking Video is detailed sixty minute, full-length instructional Video. This Video via USB Key Stick (with online downloadable versions available) explains everything about Nordic Walking in 16 easy to follow chapters.
Get a comprehensive overview of Nordic Walking; Proper technique is necessary to achieve the amazing health benefits this sport provides! Now you can learn the correct technique from the comfort of your home.
You would also be better prepared to come to one of our ANWA workshops or Certification seminar!
It’s also a great resource for your future students- when conducting classes and great to share with friends, family and other potential Nordic Walking Teammates!
NORDIC WALKING TECHNIQUE
When you walk normally and carry poles with you, it is called the “2-wheel drive”. As soon as you grip the poles properly and start using your upper body, you’re now in “4-wheel drive” and the workout has just reached a brand new level.
Every step should begin with the heel touching the ground and rolling forward to the ball and toe area, where you will push off to propel yourself forward.
The hands should constantly be in a “grip-n-go” state with the pole. They should grip the pole every time the pole hits the ground, then let it go as it is drawn back behind the body, finishing up with an open hand.
As the arms continue to move the poles, the torso and hips should be involved in a counter-swinging motion from the lower body. This effectively works the mid-torso muscle groups
smovey WALKING
Fitness with 2 swinging rings!
Smovey Vibroswings® is a swing ring system consisting of a spiral hose, 4 steel balls and a handle system with damping elements. The swinging of the freely movable ball mass and the resulting vibration create a unique pattern of movement, which is transmitted directly to the inner hand surfaces and massages the reflex zones and stimulates. Thus, the 500 gram weight of 4 balls can be accelerated up to 5 kilograms by the swing intensity infinitely.
The offered smoveyWALKING training workshops offer additional possibilities to use the Smovey Vibroswings® in other areas as well. Doctors, physiotherapists, masseurs, fitness trainers and kinesiologists have discovered the Smovey Vibroswings® and are thrilled with the positive effect.
smovey vibroswing can be used by anyone including, wheelchair users or people with MS or Parkinson's.
smoveyWALKING is more than waving rings. smoveyWALKING is closely related to Nordic walking and brisk walking. During smoveyWALKING exercises you are strengthen the arm muscles, the abdominal muscles, the thigh muscles and work on endurance. Every walk is concluded with a smovey massage.
Benefits are huge with smoveyWALKING
- activates 97% of all muscles
- vitalizes more than 100 million body cells
- strengthens the connective tissue
- mobilizes the digestive system
- speeds up metabolism
- massages and relieves the lymphatic system (= detoxification)
- improves the immune system and the functioning of the thymus gland
- strengthens the heart and vascular system
- stimulates the reflex points in the hand through the refined vibrations and therefore has a positive effect on organs and glands.
Smovey rings are more than just dumbbells. Thanks to their vibrations, they are said to strengthen the body and mind!
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