Sunday 28th November 2021
Nordic Walking for Mountain Professionals - Full Day
During the course of the day, we will look at the health and wellbeing benefits of Nordic Walking, experiencing these at first-hand on a Nordic Walking training walk; during which delegates will be taught how to get the most out of their poles. In addition, we will look at various models used to create a sustainable Nordic Walking business model, along with ideas for marketing.
Equipment
Normal outdoor clothes, trail shoes or boots, (Nordic Walking specific poles will be provided – as poles are specific to individuals height).
Provider info
Steve Ellis, as well as being an IML and a Personal Trainer, is an INWA accredited Nordic Walking National Trainer and Instructor. He has made Nordic Walking the cornerstone of his business ‘Gemini Outdoor’, with daily group classes, and 1-2-1 sessions as well as having trained over 1000 people in his groups; and over 100 Instructors across the UK. In addition to Personal Training (with the poles), organising and leading hill & mountain days and holidays in the UK and overseas predominantly with Nordic Walking poles, Steve also teaches ‘Nordic Walking for Children’ at state and private schools across the South West; in addition to organising ‘Nordic Walking Races’ across the UK. Throughout Lockdown, Steve devised, organised and taught the first online Instructors Course with IMLs.