Nordic Walking Expo
Nordic Walking North America and Great Lakes Nordic
Walkers are joining forces to present the second annual
North American Nordic Walking Expo to take place on
Saturday, June 12, 2010, at Hyland Lake Park Reserve in
Bloomington,, Minnesota
Walkers are joining forces to present the second annual
North American Nordic Walking Expo to take place on
Saturday, June 12, 2010, at Hyland Lake Park Reserve in
Bloomington,, Minnesota
Walking & Nordic Walking Health Expo
Every age, every fitness level is welcome
Don't miss this ONE TIME opportunity to learn Nordic Walking for FREE
from the leaders (education and manufactures) of Nordic Walking in North
America!
Free Admission
Free and easy demos for beginners
Free and fun advanced classes
Free and simple lectures on getting in shape
and healthy weight loss tips.
Every age, every fitness level is welcome
Don't miss this ONE TIME opportunity to learn Nordic Walking for FREE
from the leaders (education and manufactures) of Nordic Walking in North
America!
Free Admission
Free and easy demos for beginners
Free and fun advanced classes
Free and simple lectures on getting in shape
and healthy weight loss tips.
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Walking & Nordic Walking Health Expo
Benefits from Nordic Walking
NW group
Save time to get in shape
Nordic Walking burns 20-46% more calories than regular walking.
(Source: Cooper Institute, Dallas, Texas)
Save money to get fit
Nordic Walking offers a full-body workout.
Save the environment - no more driving to exercise
Nordic Walking can be done outdoors on any surface.
Where & When
Hyland Lake Park Reserve
10145 Bush Lake Road
Bloomington, MN 55438
Saturday June 12, 2010
9:00AM-4:00PM
Benefits from Nordic Walking
NW group
Save time to get in shape
Nordic Walking burns 20-46% more calories than regular walking.
(Source: Cooper Institute, Dallas, Texas)
Save money to get fit
Nordic Walking offers a full-body workout.
Save the environment - no more driving to exercise
Nordic Walking can be done outdoors on any surface.
Where & When
Hyland Lake Park Reserve
10145 Bush Lake Road
Bloomington, MN 55438
Saturday June 12, 2010
9:00AM-4:00PM
Lecture and Class Schedule:
9:00 So you think you can walk? Presented by Malin Svensson (NWNA)
Nordic Walking is an enhancement of regular walking. First learn some simple steps in
regular walking to majorly improve your Nordic Walking technique. Then you will be
ready to try out Malin’s latest walking workout featured in the April 2010 issue of
Fitness magazine. As presented in her book Outdoor Adventures: Nordic Walking
(Human Kinetics May 2009), this specific session is without poles.
9:30 Injury Prevention for Nordic Walkers Presented by Suzanne Nottingham
(NWN)
Join Nordic Walk Now's owner/director Suzanne Nottingham to dive into the world of
Nordic walking skills and movements to identify the safest and most effective
techniques to keep you safe and injury- free. Experience the relationship between the
equipment, the ground surface and your body as they coordinate together to create
the ultimate workout experience.
10-11 Walk around Hyland
NWNA and GLNW welcome everyone to start off the first Nordic Walk with the top three
Nordic Walking educators Tom Rutlin (Exerstrider), Suzanne Nottingham (Nordic Walk
Now) and Malin Svensson (NWNA).
11:30 “That Girl” 2010: new city, new job and new life, or how I started my own
Nordic Walking business. Presented by Lindy Spiezer Smith
Almost everyone attending the Expo has a story of turning their Nordic Walking talents
into a business so what makes this different? The odds against this start-up Nordic
Walking business succeeding were high and yet it did, making a profit in one year.
Lindy will share some of the planned strategy and dumb luck that led to turning passion
for Elder-health into a business.
12:00 K9 Nordic Walking Presented by Kristine Zellmer with her Alaskan
Huskie Caird (Skijor Now)
K9 Nordic walking is an exciting new sport that allows you to enjoy exercise and the
outdoors with your dog. Instead of leaving Rover at home when you head towards your
favorite trail, allow him to pull you similar to the way a skijoring dog pulls a skier in
winter. Because your dog is connected to you via a padded waist belt, you can
continue to Nordic walk comfortably behind without holding a leash. Besides the benefit
of time outdoors with your dog, your canine companion will enjoy robust exercise from
pulling (significantly more exercise than a walk on a leash).Harnesses will be available
if you’d like to bring your dog
12:30 Active Aging through Nordic Walking Presented by Linda Lemke (GLNW)
Let Nordic Walking help you stay active to stay mobile. Nordic Walking improves your
balance and stability (less chance of a fall), supports your lower joints and helps
promote healthy bones with upper body weight bearing exercise all while walking. It's
fun, it's social and it's outdoors, all contributing factors to a healthy active life.
1:00 Intro to Exerstride® Method Nordic Walking Presented by Tom Rutlin
(Exerstrider)
Learn and experience the simple basics of this original “Nordic American” method of
fitness walking with specially designed poles which he first introduced in the U.S. more
than 20 years ago, in 1988. Pole walking pioneer Tom Rutlin will conduct this technique
instruction class, as well as familiarize participants with the unique and innovative
design features of his Exerstrider® poles -- and his “good use” total body exercise
philosophy.
1:30 Burn More Calories with Less Effort Presented by Malin Svensson
(NWNA)
Join walking and fitness expert Malin Svensson (President of Nordic Walking North
America), as she reveals her 7 simple secrets on how to “Burn More Calories with Less
Effort.” You will walk away with effective tips on how to get into your best shape ever.
And you will learn how to overcome the most common obstacles to exercising through
Nordic Walking.
2:00 Boot Camp 1 Presented by Suzanne Nottingham (NWN)
Join Nordic Walk Now founder and director Suzanne Nottingham for a fun and original
outdoor cross training excursion in Boot Camp 1 from her recently released book,
Nordic Walking for Total Fitness. This class is intended as a movement experience
through safe and progressive training methods. Everyone is welcome but must have
some experience Nordic walking. If not, take a free lesson at the Expo first! The
intensity is mixed--some easy, some moderate and some challenging (only if you want
it). Due to the nature of some of the drills, appropriate footwear is required to take this
class.
2:30 Play it Safe, Nordic Walking Jeopardy Presented by Bonnie Dau (Revel
Sports)
Nordic walking is naturally a fun and safe activity. Just an ounce of prevention can
make it safer yet. Join Bonnie for fun and laughter as she will be counting on audience
participation to play the game of Jeopardy which will highlight ways to "Play it Safe while
Nordic Walking”. Revel Sports will be giving out nominal prizes to all of the winners.
3:00 Nordic Walking Adventure Circuit Presented by Gary Johnson (NWNA)
Add a variety of exercises to your Nordic Walk by taking advantage of the equipment
all around you. The class is interval in nature and incorporates upper and lower body
exercises. A fun way to spice up your workout and get a great whole body workout
3:30 The Future of Nordic walking… Impacting Public Health on a Global
Scale Presented by Tom Rutlin (Exerstrider)
While some view Nordic walking simply as an emerging trend in exercise or view it as a
new sport, a growing number in the movement share a far greater vision for the activity
-- impacting public health on a global scale! Tom Rutlin will describe why he and
others in the movement see Nordic walking as having the potential to have the greatest
impact on global public health of any exercise trend that’s come along since Dr.
Kenneth Cooper’s book AEROBICS launched the modern exercise movement more
than four decades ago.
DEMO WALKS every 20 Minutes
9, 9:20, 9:40
10, 10:20, 10:40
11, 11:20, 11:40
12, 12:20; 12:40
1, 1:20, 1:40
2, 2:20, 2:40
3, 3:20, 3:40 (last one)
9:00 So you think you can walk? Presented by Malin Svensson (NWNA)
Nordic Walking is an enhancement of regular walking. First learn some simple steps in
regular walking to majorly improve your Nordic Walking technique. Then you will be
ready to try out Malin’s latest walking workout featured in the April 2010 issue of
Fitness magazine. As presented in her book Outdoor Adventures: Nordic Walking
(Human Kinetics May 2009), this specific session is without poles.
9:30 Injury Prevention for Nordic Walkers Presented by Suzanne Nottingham
(NWN)
Join Nordic Walk Now's owner/director Suzanne Nottingham to dive into the world of
Nordic walking skills and movements to identify the safest and most effective
techniques to keep you safe and injury- free. Experience the relationship between the
equipment, the ground surface and your body as they coordinate together to create
the ultimate workout experience.
10-11 Walk around Hyland
NWNA and GLNW welcome everyone to start off the first Nordic Walk with the top three
Nordic Walking educators Tom Rutlin (Exerstrider), Suzanne Nottingham (Nordic Walk
Now) and Malin Svensson (NWNA).
11:30 “That Girl” 2010: new city, new job and new life, or how I started my own
Nordic Walking business. Presented by Lindy Spiezer Smith
Almost everyone attending the Expo has a story of turning their Nordic Walking talents
into a business so what makes this different? The odds against this start-up Nordic
Walking business succeeding were high and yet it did, making a profit in one year.
Lindy will share some of the planned strategy and dumb luck that led to turning passion
for Elder-health into a business.
12:00 K9 Nordic Walking Presented by Kristine Zellmer with her Alaskan
Huskie Caird (Skijor Now)
K9 Nordic walking is an exciting new sport that allows you to enjoy exercise and the
outdoors with your dog. Instead of leaving Rover at home when you head towards your
favorite trail, allow him to pull you similar to the way a skijoring dog pulls a skier in
winter. Because your dog is connected to you via a padded waist belt, you can
continue to Nordic walk comfortably behind without holding a leash. Besides the benefit
of time outdoors with your dog, your canine companion will enjoy robust exercise from
pulling (significantly more exercise than a walk on a leash).Harnesses will be available
if you’d like to bring your dog
12:30 Active Aging through Nordic Walking Presented by Linda Lemke (GLNW)
Let Nordic Walking help you stay active to stay mobile. Nordic Walking improves your
balance and stability (less chance of a fall), supports your lower joints and helps
promote healthy bones with upper body weight bearing exercise all while walking. It's
fun, it's social and it's outdoors, all contributing factors to a healthy active life.
1:00 Intro to Exerstride® Method Nordic Walking Presented by Tom Rutlin
(Exerstrider)
Learn and experience the simple basics of this original “Nordic American” method of
fitness walking with specially designed poles which he first introduced in the U.S. more
than 20 years ago, in 1988. Pole walking pioneer Tom Rutlin will conduct this technique
instruction class, as well as familiarize participants with the unique and innovative
design features of his Exerstrider® poles -- and his “good use” total body exercise
philosophy.
1:30 Burn More Calories with Less Effort Presented by Malin Svensson
(NWNA)
Join walking and fitness expert Malin Svensson (President of Nordic Walking North
America), as she reveals her 7 simple secrets on how to “Burn More Calories with Less
Effort.” You will walk away with effective tips on how to get into your best shape ever.
And you will learn how to overcome the most common obstacles to exercising through
Nordic Walking.
2:00 Boot Camp 1 Presented by Suzanne Nottingham (NWN)
Join Nordic Walk Now founder and director Suzanne Nottingham for a fun and original
outdoor cross training excursion in Boot Camp 1 from her recently released book,
Nordic Walking for Total Fitness. This class is intended as a movement experience
through safe and progressive training methods. Everyone is welcome but must have
some experience Nordic walking. If not, take a free lesson at the Expo first! The
intensity is mixed--some easy, some moderate and some challenging (only if you want
it). Due to the nature of some of the drills, appropriate footwear is required to take this
class.
2:30 Play it Safe, Nordic Walking Jeopardy Presented by Bonnie Dau (Revel
Sports)
Nordic walking is naturally a fun and safe activity. Just an ounce of prevention can
make it safer yet. Join Bonnie for fun and laughter as she will be counting on audience
participation to play the game of Jeopardy which will highlight ways to "Play it Safe while
Nordic Walking”. Revel Sports will be giving out nominal prizes to all of the winners.
3:00 Nordic Walking Adventure Circuit Presented by Gary Johnson (NWNA)
Add a variety of exercises to your Nordic Walk by taking advantage of the equipment
all around you. The class is interval in nature and incorporates upper and lower body
exercises. A fun way to spice up your workout and get a great whole body workout
3:30 The Future of Nordic walking… Impacting Public Health on a Global
Scale Presented by Tom Rutlin (Exerstrider)
While some view Nordic walking simply as an emerging trend in exercise or view it as a
new sport, a growing number in the movement share a far greater vision for the activity
-- impacting public health on a global scale! Tom Rutlin will describe why he and
others in the movement see Nordic walking as having the potential to have the greatest
impact on global public health of any exercise trend that’s come along since Dr.
Kenneth Cooper’s book AEROBICS launched the modern exercise movement more
than four decades ago.
DEMO WALKS every 20 Minutes
9, 9:20, 9:40
10, 10:20, 10:40
11, 11:20, 11:40
12, 12:20; 12:40
1, 1:20, 1:40
2, 2:20, 2:40
3, 3:20, 3:40 (last one)
See what the Experts had to say
Read Claire Walter's Blog for her report on the event.
Read Suzanne Nottingham's Report
Read Tom Rutlin's Report
Read Mike Gates Report
Read Claire Walter's Blog for her report on the event.
Read Suzanne Nottingham's Report
Read Tom Rutlin's Report
Read Mike Gates Report
Watch Video from 2009 event
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We are lucky to have almost every vendor from last year returning
plus even more.... LEKI, Exel, Exerstrider, Gabel, SWIX, Boomyah,
and Skechers Shape-Ups. If there is equipment you have wanted
to try it is probably there
plus even more.... LEKI, Exel, Exerstrider, Gabel, SWIX, Boomyah,
and Skechers Shape-Ups. If there is equipment you have wanted
to try it is probably there
Watch Video from 2010 Event
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(double click on picture to open video window)
