Name: Nordic Walking at The Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.
Start: 2025-04-26T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Nathan Benderson Park

Find out:

* what is Nordic Walking?
* why Nordic Walking is better than normal walking or even “power” walking/running?
* what is the difference between “trekking” poles and Nordic Walking poles?
* where and when can you do Nordic Walking?
* how Nordic Walking helps people of all ages and health conditions?
* how Nordic Walking improves posture, balance, muscle tone, strength, and oxygenation?
* how inexpensive Nordic Walking is compared to many other exercise options?

In this 30 minute, or so, presentation and demonstration you will learn the answers to these questions and will understand what makes Nordic Walking so special and how it may help you to more easily and effectively achieve your health and fitness goals.

Nordic Walking is a way to go for a nice walk and use not only the normal leg muscles that are the only muscles used in walking, running, or biking, but to also use the arms and upper body muscles to “push”, through specially designed pole/”glove” combination, on each step.

By “pushing” through with these poles against their full body weight, the walker is now fully activating nearly 90% of their body’s muscles on each step. This causes more calories to be burned, improves cardiovascular function, and significantly reduces strain on hips and knees, while aiding in improved balance.

Nordic Walking is an easy to do exercise that is fun and can be done anywhere you can walk, with friends, or alone.

In this introductory talk "Sam", the American Nordic Walking Association Certified Nordic Walking Instructor, in addition to answering your questions, will discuss the history and medical benefits of Nordic Walking which is why Physical Therapists often recommend it to so many of their patients. He will also demonstrate the proper 10 step Nordic Walking technique and will explain how he schedules and conducts the formal training.

If you are looking for the perfect exercise option, then please don’t miss this presentation.

For those who may wish to immediately begin their formal Nordic Walking training, about 30 minutes after this presentation, the first class will begin. Details about this first class and early sign-up are available in the Meetup event entitled, **Class # 1 – Learn the correct Nordic Walking method**, listed for later that morning for the same day and location. Please be aware that payment for this training is required to attend the **Class # 1.** Loaner poles will be provided for attendees. Attendance at **Class # 1** is limited to five individuals, so signing up on the meetup event early may be advisable.

Sarasota Nordic Walking Friends for Health and Fitness

“Sam” Enrico L. DiGiammarino Jr.

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Is Nordic Walking the “right” exercise for me ?  Come and find out !

Nathan Benderson Park Rowing & Aquatics Sports Center

Nordic Walking is a way to go for a nice walk and use not only the normal leg muscles that are the only muscles used in normal walking, running, or biking, but to also use the arms and upper body muscles to “push”, through specially designed poles on each step. Nearly 90% of the body’s muscles are fully activated on each step, burning more calories, improving cardiovascular function, and reducing strain on hips and knees. Nordic Walking helps improve balance, posture, and spine alignment. It is easy and fun and can be done anywhere you can walk, with friends, or alone.

This training program will consist of meeting on THREE consecutive Saturdays, at three different local walking venues. The exact times and locations of the second and third sessions will be determined during the first training session. Only the first session will be scheduled on Meetup.

During this first session attendees will be shown the correct 10-step method for Nordic Walking, and will practice these correct procedures with “loaner” poles provided for this event. Attendees will also be given a handout, at the event, which contains important information, including a discount code for the purchase of their own Nordic Walking poles. The basic Nordic Walking procedures will be practiced and reviewed within a relatively close area covering the differences between paved and non-paved walking areas.

During the second training session, the standard Nordic Walking procedures will be reviewed, and the practice walk area will be extended with focus on both paved and unpaved walking areas.

In addition to a review of the correct Nordic Walking procedures, the final training session will include appropriate pre and post exercise stretches and will include a much longer Nordic Walk on a paved walkway.

Loaner poles are available for all three training sessions and those who purchase their own Nordic Walking poles and receive them will receive assistance in sizing their poles.

To insure that each attendee receives the appropriate attention from the instructor, this training event is limited to 5 attendees plus the Instructor.

Please wear comfortable weather appropriate clothing and good walking shoes.

This event will be re-scheduled, if there is inclement weather, including rain, strong winds, or temperatures below 55f degrees at the scheduled time.

The training fee for each attendee is a total of $200 and covers the cost for all three training sessions, less any specified discounts. The training fee must be paid in cash or check at the beginning of the first training session.

Sam DG— does not sell Nordic Walking poles, but, during the first training session, information will be provided as to the best options for purchasing your own Nordic Walking poles, as well as suggested vendors.

Parking can be difficult, so I suggest coming early.

Questions can be directed to Sam by posting here, by texting at (770) 301-1590, or by emailing at [sam.dg@qlmnordicwalking.com](mailto:sam.dg@qlmnordicwalking.com)

Class # 1 - Learn the correct Nordic Walking method

Nathan Benderson Park

Bring your Nordic Walking poles and let's get together and enjoy a Nordic Walking loop around the beautiful Nathan Benderson Park.

We will meet at the south parking lot, off of North Cattleman Road (see the map). We will start and end our first loop there which will be about a 3 miles. There are public restrooms along the path.

Let us know, if you have any questions.

Nordic Walking at The Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

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