Learn from ANWA’s Certified Experts!

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.

We are often getting inquiries when people are asking if there is a Walking Group or Meet up Group - but they don’t realize that they have to learn first the basic technique correctly before it makes sense to join a group.The practice shows that most people are joining a group with the intent to learn and socialize in a group - being under the impression they practice Nordic Walking - but actually they are just walking as usual and sliding some sticks in their hands which is giving them a feeling for more stability. This is a waste of time and money when you are not serious about learning it correctly in the first place then you never will achieve the actual Nordic Walking benefits.

Some Newcomers purchase their poles from the Internet which can be often quite confusing for beginners since they are just looking for the lowest price and end up with cheap China poles - advertised as Nordic Walking poles - but they are often getting instead regular Walking or Trekking poles designed for a different purpose.

Nordic Walking is an affordable sport and good poles are in a price range between $ 100-$ 200 and we from ANWA with our partners are only offering safe and suitable equipment!

Nordic Walking is our passion and also our specialty!

Therefore, we would like to give you professional recommendations to achieve the best possible health benefits and results! 

Here is an overview to give you an overview about the available options but to serve you better we would like to ask you to fill out this Training inquiry form so that we can help you to realize your vision and goals.

2 issues are important:

1) You need good NW poles (Trekking or Hiking poles won't work - but we could help you here if needed- to get the suitable poles from all leading manufacturers at the very best terms -especially for our ANWA members and instructors.)
2) Proper technique and to learn how to use your poles in the correct way is essential - and that is our mission from ANWA.

Here is our recommendation for getting started right now and also to make it time and cost wise efficient for you:
First get the right poles with our latest edition from our ANWA Instructional Video (USB -Stick) which is already included in our Starter Packages.
This 1 hr Video explains in 16 chapters Everything about Nordic Walking and will give you a very comprehensive overview about the potential and health benefits of Nordic Walking.

You will then be better prepared for any upcoming training / workshop or certification. With this Video you can already start to practice with your poles according to the specific Instructional part of the Video and be instructed in the right direction in the first place and learn how to use the poles

Equipment /Poles: Regarding poles please visit for your review the following links where you can also order online at discounted pricing at the Member Area- Our recommendation here - go with one of our Starter Packages -which includes poles and also the Instructional Video on a USB Stick so you will save money with this combined Bundle ANWA Starter packages:

https://zfit.com/collections/nordic-walking-products-packages

Online Training Options:
b) ANWA had already integrated online training for several years -which means instead of participating in a Group at various locations – the training procedure can be covered remotely and individually scheduled time wise with the ANWA Training & Education Academy in Los Angeles which means no travelling which will save you time and money as well.

We are offering online training options for those people who cannot attend at the listed locations – so that everybody will have the opportunity for being trained by ANWA’s certified Experts.
You will find here more information at the following links:
https://www.americannordicwalking.com/online-remote-training

ANWA TRAINING ON LOCATION and remote Online for Guide workshops and Certification Seminars Registration We are offering 2 Training Options -on location in groups or in individual private sessions.

  https://www.americannordicwalking.com/guide-workshops

Certification Seminar Registration:You can register and make your payment as well at the following link:

 https://zfit.com/collections/nordic-walking-training-certification

The course is laid out in 3 distinct parts.
Part 1: Professional instruction covering Techniques of Nordic Walking for all levels.

Part 2: In combination with Technique instruction we will cover Theory, culminating in a written exam.

Part 3: Upon satisfactory completion of the first 2 sections of instruction and passing the written exam, we will cover "Business and Marketing" support and strategies to support and expand Nordic Walking in your area.

The 3 parts of instruction can vary in time depending on scheduling but it should be possible to complete this certification procedure within 2-3 weeks via individually scheduled appointments,

ANWA Membership:
We strongly recommend becoming a ZFIT Prime Member first since you will have more benefits and save money as well, when it comes to training (30% +) and equipment (10% +) as well as free shipping and giving you access to the dedicated Member area. You can register at the following link and select one of the 3 available membership options: (Bronze- Silver or Gold)
https://zfit.com/pages/zfit-prime-memberships

Business Opportunities: If your vision is to conduct classes in your local area - after being certified - please visit this link for more information:https://www.americannordicwalking.com/business-opportunities

In case you still have any specific questions please send us a text message to (310) 573-9000 and provide us with your call back number and the best time to reach you and we will get back to you so that we can schedule a brief phone call with  with our Training Team so that he can help you with your remaining questions.