Cascade Lodge and Nordic Walk for Life are offering a Nordic Walking beginner’s lesson and an all-levels lesson, followed by a guided trail walk on Saturday, Oct. 16th from 9:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Schedule:
9:00 – 9:30 am Beginning Nordic walking lesson
9:30 – 10:15 am Nordic walking lesson: ‘Walk with Comfort and Ease: Techniques to Help You Relax, Relieve Strain and Build Strength’ (also applicable to walking without poles)
10:15 – 11:45 am Group walk in Cascade River State Park
These activities are part of a special Nordic Walking Weekend Getaway based at Cascade Lodge.
Classic Nordic walking is an all-body fitness activity originally developed in Finland to help people train for cross country skiing. It is now practiced by millions of people of all ages and abilities worldwide, and is especially popular in Europe. Nordic walking, by involving more of the body’s muscle mass, burns more calories, provides more cardiovascular benefits and increases overall conditioning more effectively than regular walking. It can also help improve coordination and stability when walking.
Leading the lessons and walk is Amy Okaya, MPH, a Professional level trainer certified by the American Nordic Walking Association and the Founder of Nordic Walk for Life (www.nordicwalkforlife.com). “Nordic walking can be done year round, and is great winter exercise. You can get many of the same benefits as cross country skiing without having to worry so much about controlling your speed or the risk of falling. I’m especially excited to be offering this class on the North Shore where there are so many great walking trails!”
Cost is $30 for the two lessons, walk, and pole rental. Individual components are $10 each (pole rental $5 extra).
To sign up, contact Cascade Lodge at (218) 387-1112.
info@cascadelodgemn.com
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