Free Nordic Walking Workshop in NFM
Curious about Nordic Walking? Here is your opportunity to discover Nordic Walking (fitness walking with poles). Trained professional Nordic Walking instructor, Lindy Smith, will be offering a FREE Nordic Walking Workshop on Saturday, January 9, 2010 from 10am-11am.
The FREE Nordic Walking workshop is a non-exclusionary activity for anyone age 10 and older, all abilities are welcome. Nordic Walking is a full body exercise that can be low impact or as aerobic as the person desires. Some benefits include: better balance, upright posture, caloric burn and increased metabolism. Professional Nordic Walking instructor, Lindy Smith, will teach you the “basics” of Nordic Walking during the workshop. The workshop will take place indoors and outdoors, rain or shine. All participants will need to wear comfortable clothing and tennis/walking shoes. Bring a water bottle with you.
Nordic Walking is an effective path to physical and mental health. No matter how hectic your schedule, just 30 minutes a day Nordic Walking will improve your health benefits greatly. As with any sport or activity it is best to learn from a trained professional the proper way to perform an activity prior to making it a part of your daily routine.
The FREE Nordic Walking workshop will meet at the North Fort Myers Community Park, located behind the North Fort Myers Library at 2021 North Tamiami Trail. For more information please contact 239-652-6002 or e-mail Lolive@leegov.com.
Source: Lee County Parks & Recreation