This engaging 74-page 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; sample warm-up, stationary muscle conditioning exercises, and cool down stretches (all with poles); how to get your poles through airport security; 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. The content is supported by loads of photographs that support the content, help speed learning and make reading more pleasurable.

-"I use tips and techniques I learned from this book in every single class I teach." -"I'm AMAZED at the breadth of experience this book captures. An essential read for all Nordic walkers." -"A great job of breaking down the steps so everyone can grasp the concept." -"Love the book! Nice balance of useful info and personal stories. Well done!" -"Your book is incredible! So informative and inviting and pleasing to the eye!" -"Great tips for beginners all the way up to advanced walkers, and easy to read!" -"Wow, excellent publication! Congratulations! -"Love this book. Can't believe how much helpful information is packed into it." www.barbgormley.com, www.urbanpoling.com