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Wednesdays, March 11, 18, 25; April 8, Various Locations
Limit: 12
Presenter: Marty Zlotkin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This course introduces participants to the basics of Nordic Pole Walking, a low-impact exercise that promotes balance, stability, strength, and cardiovascular health. By engaging both the upper and lower body, Nordic Pole Walking can help reduce joint stress, support mobility, and enhance overall physical well-being. The activity may also be beneficial for managing chronic pain, improving mood, and supporting weight management.
All walks take place on level ground and established walkways and are adaptable to individual ability and comfort. Walk distances will not exceed two miles, and participants may turn back at any point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nordic Pole Walking Technique<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nordic Pole Walking Essence and Benefits<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Set up, posture, technique, impression <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Step\/Pole Sequencing Coordination\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Wednesdays, March 11, 18, 25; April 8, Various LocationsLimit: 12Presenter: Marty Zlotkin This course introduces participants to the basics of Nordic Pole Walking, a low-impact exercise that promotes balance, stability, strength, and cardiovascular health. By engaging both the upper and lower body, Nordic Pole Walking can help reduce joint stress, support mobility, and enhance overall … Continue reading “Beginning Nordic Pole Walking”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":80,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1300","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pages.vassar.edu\/lli\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1300","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pages.vassar.edu\/lli\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pages.vassar.edu\/lli\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pages.vassar.edu\/lli\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/80"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pages.vassar.edu\/lli\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1300"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/pages.vassar.edu\/lli\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1300\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1345,"href":"https:\/\/pages.vassar.edu\/lli\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1300\/revisions\/1345"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pages.vassar.edu\/lli\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1300"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Note:<\/strong> Participants are encouraged to consult with their physician before beginning the course. The first session will focus on learning basic techniques and will be held at the Vassar Noyes House Field. Sessions two and three will be guided walks on the Walkway Over the Hudson (approximately one and two miles, respectively), and session four will either be an additional guided walk on the Walkway or another local rail trail.
Participants are required to provide their own Nordic Walking poles, available through online retailers and some sporting goods stores. For safety and effectiveness, quality poles are recommended; you should expect to pay approximately $40 for a pair. Participants unfamiliar with Nordic Pole Walking
may wish to review introductory videos available on YouTube prior to the first session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marty Zlotkin is retired from business and is a working artist. He is also a beginner Nordic pole walker, with \u201cshot knees\u201d from years of running, and is feeling healthy again thanks to this form of exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n