Nordic Pole Walking Clinics!

Upcoming FREE Nordic Pole Walking Clinics with Shawn

Everyone Welcome!

FREE Indoor” Nordic Pole Walking Clinics during  Winter months will now take place at:
St. Andrews Valley Golf Course
4 Pinnacle Trail, Aurora, ON  L4G 3K3

See more details below and a link to register!!

Turn an ordinary walk into a full body workout.
Fun clinics for everyone, of any age, of any fitness level!!
RSVP to hold your spot and invite a friend – limited numbers!
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These free Nordic Pole walking clinics are for everyone of any age of any fitness level. Learn the basic technique of Nordic Pole walking and it’s wonderful health benefits. Dress for any weather, wear running shoes and bring water. You can bring your own poles, request to purchase a set of poles just before the clinic or watch and learn.

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Indoor “Introduction To” Nordic Pole Walking Clinic with Shawn 

Saturday, April 20, 2024

11:00 – 12:30 pm

St. Andrews Valley Golf Course, 4 Pinnacle Trail, Aurora, ON

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  • This clinic will take place in the banquet hall overlooking the golf course.
  • These FREE Nordic Pole walking clinics are for everyone of any age of any fitness level.
  • Learn the basic technique of Nordic Pole walking and it’s wonderful health benefits.
  • You can borrow a set of poles, bring your own poles, request to purchase a set of poles just before the clinic or just watch and learn.
  • If you would like to sit at any time there are chairs available.
  • And yes, there are bathrooms.

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Indoor “Exercises for all Walkers & Nordic Pole Walkers Clinic with Shawn 

Saturday, April 20, 2024

1:00 – 2:30 pm

St. Andrews Valley Golf Course, 4 Pinnacle Trail, Aurora, ON

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  • Did you know that: simple stretches help decrease the chance of injury, increase your performance during your walk or Nordic Pole walk and decrease muscle soreness after you walk?
  • This is an indoor clinic during the winter months and as always – lots of fun!
  • You will learn why stretching and muscle conditioning exercises are so important to add to any walk and Nordic Pole walk.
  • You will learn about the importance of staying flexible and the importance of simple strength training exercises to help prevent osteoporosis (bone loss) and sarcopenia (muscle loss) and falls- things that happen naturally as we age.
  • Wear comfortable clothing and foot wear and bring your water bottle.
  • The fire will be on and a door slightly ajar to allow for fresh air to flow through the room.
  • And yes, there are bathrooms downstairs.
  • You are welcome to join as many of these clinics as you wish as there is always something new to learn!

Some of the Clinic Scientific Evidence on

Benefits of Nordic Pole Walking

  1. Improves Posture / Spine Alignment.
  2. Strengthens Upper body Muscles and improves mobility.
  3. Nordic Pole Walking burns up to 20 – 46% more calories than regular walking.
  4. Improves Cardiovascular system
  5. Helps to eliminate back, shoulder and neck pain.
  6. Decreases load reduction on hips and knees joints by 40%.
  7. Incorporates 90 % of all body muscles. (Only 40% while walking without poles).
  8. Benefits for Diabetics
  9. Benefits for Ostoepenia and Osteoporosis
  10. Increases production of “positive” hormones.
  11. Supports stress management.
  12. Assists Breast Cancer Patients (releases scar tissue and helps with motion).
  13. Funchional mobility benefits for all ages, especially seniors.
  14. Benefits for those challenges eith Parkinson’s Diseas, MS and post stroke and CV disease.
  15. Is suitable for everyone of any age of every fitness level.
  16. Is social able, easy to learn, fun and allows you to walk 12 months of year indoors or outdoors.
There are approximately 400+ clinical and scientific reports about the health benefits of Nordic Pole walking available in scientific publications.

If you have questions, just ask me at: info@shawnnisbet.com

Private or Semi-Private Nordic Pole walking clinics

are also available!

$125.00 plus HST 

(90 minute session)

Book with a friend, family member or neighbor and share the price!

Types of Nordic Pole Walking Clinics and Lessons.

  • The “Introduction” Clinic is for those who have never Nordic Walked before and for those who would like to brush up on their skills. You will learn how to set your pole height, how to use your straps, how to walk then the basic technique of Nordic Pole walking.   You will also learn about the health benefits as well as background scientific research in support of Nordic Pole Walking.
  • “Exercises for all Walkers and Nordic Pole Walkers” Clinic are for those who love to walk or have attended the “Introduction” clinic and own their own poles and want to learn what exercises are wonderful to add to your walk, stretching exercises to perform after your walk,
  • The “Fitness” Nordic Pole walks are for those who have attended an “Introduction” Nordic Pole walking clinic, own their own poles and can easily Nordic walk for an hour.

Re: Poles   The price is “Walker” pole and “Traveler” poles are $90 (including tax and shipping).  I have been using this pole for over 14 years and they are my favourite.  You can also decide to purchase at an upcoming clinic or ask to pick up a new set of poles at St. Andrews Valley Golf Course Pro-shop in Aurora.

Purchasing Poles for Yourself or Someone you Care About!

3 Styles of Nordixx Poles
  • Nordixx Walker Pole Set (2 segment) – $90 incl. tax
  • Nordixx Traveler Pole Set (3 segment) – $90 incl. tax
  • New Stabilizer Pole Set (2 segment) – button lock system – $100 incl. tax

Accessories

  • Snow Baskets $20/pr
  • Pole Feet $10/pr
If you have questions or would like to place an order just email me.

Nordic Poles

A set of Nordic poles will be provided for you to borrow for the Introduction Clinic. You will have an opportunity to purchase your own set of poles at the end of the session if you wish.  The price of a set of Nordixx Poles with a carry bag and set of feet is $90 including tax and shipping.

Testimonials

Dal

Dear Shawn, A big thank you for today, it was lovely meeting you and this was the best and most informative few hours I have had the pleasure of being a participant in. So much incredibly valuable, smart, useful great information. Looking forward to attending the next clinic.

Diana Dear Shawn,

I can’t  Thank You 🌷enough for your Nordic Pole Walk Clinics…
and the ”Next Steps” clinic yesterday was excellent and very much appreciated !  The stretching exercises are easy to do anytime, anywhere and really important to avoid injury.
For older seniors repetition is the key, and I am very grateful for your
generous guidance …..
I am so excited you will be back in Ballantrae for the Seniors Week !
All the best and see you soon,
Julianna   Dear Shawn,
Thank you so very much  for for your very valuable instruction on this new form of exercise:Nordic Pole Walking. I never knew this was an important part of our daily routine exercise program could improve our ability for a healthier body. At least for me I think l would benefit greatly! I hope l will be able to follow your guidance and improve my posture and also my ability to maintain my balance and the rest of the problems I have.
It was my great pleasure today to be part of your program !
Also thank you for your e-mail!
I hope l will be able to attend your upcoming class again.
Wish you all the best for your future career!
God Bless,
Jacqui   Hi Shawn
I am so happy to find something that allows me to enjoy more of what I like and that is walking outdoors. thank you so much for last night’s intro class it was amazing for me. I definitely need to work on my technique. When I raise my tips (with a P) my form goes out the window…. but I will work on it. Cheers
Kim
Hi Shawn
Thank you for your quick reply. Yes,  Nordic  walking helped Bruce loose 40 lbs!  We have a lot of people ask about them and try to send people your way!  We love it !
Carole
Thank you Shawn.  You’re a wonderful teacher.  Today was a perfect blending of serious work on technique with lots of fun.
Anna
Hi Shawn,I was just having lunch with a friend and I mentioned that I had you to thank for introducing me to Nordic Pole walking, which has made a difference in my overall health and fitness level. As well, through your walking groups, I have met wonderful people with whom I’ve developed lifelong friendships.So thank you Shawn. 💕💕Fondly,Anna
Hi Shawn
SooooI checked the height on my winter poles and they were quite a bit shorterWhen my wife and I were walking the next day her first comment was“hey you seem to be walking with a straighter back”I guess the proper height does make a differenceThanks ShawnWe  can always learn stuffMichael
Gale
Thank you.  The instructions were so thorough and detailed and took us through all the basics and on to the walking with our walking poles.Just wish I had started this in the spring!!Hope to see you on the trailsGale
George
Hi Shawn
Really enjoyed your presentation today. You are such a pleasure to listen to, clear and to the point while creating a welcoming atmosphere.
George
Doug
Hey there Shawn!!
I’m happy to see you still doing the Nordic Pole Walking training. I sure loved mine, and make use of my poles a lot. I share with anyone interested how beneficial it is. It’s an easy step for anyone if they’ve done Cross Country Ski as I had. Rollerblading too…low impact “skating”.
I hope to join you for another walk one day, though I’m now in Markham.
Cheers!
Doug
Pam
Dear Shawn

Thank you  for the basics clinic you had today. You are an excellent teacher and so fun to listen to.  My sister attended as well but has been getting the various emails from you through me. She asked me to send you her email address so she could be added to your mailing list.

Would you please send us both the thank you email with the two videos in them?
Thanks so much
Pam

Thanks SO much Shawn….thoroughly enjoyed yesterday!

You are so lovely…and so thorough!!!  A delight!
So thank you!!!
I will be back in April, with Cathy for probably the advanced!
Here’s to the ‘poles’….the world should all be using!!!
Vicky🩵
Brenda
Thanks Shawn for a beautiful evening. It was so nice being outside. I always learn something new at your clinic! What an exceptional thing you do for us!! I much appreciate your wisdom and enthusiasm!
Looking forward to joining again!
Cheers brenda
Liga 
So true! Nordic Pole walking plus Aquafit have been the best medicine for my seriously traumatized body. I wouldn’t be moving normally without it! I probably would be still in a wheelchair.

Marcia

Hi Shawn, Thanks for playing an important role in re-instating physical fitness in my life. With Pickleball out due to covid, I was feeling the physical and emotional fall-out. However along came Nordic pole-walking to the rescue!  It is everything that you claim it to be.

After only 2 weeks of pole walking I can now effortlessly push the lawnmower up inclines.  I do notice the shift in strength development. Thanks for adjusting my straps at the last clinic;  it has made a difference. Thanks too for the link to that amazing Nordic Pole walking book – I happened to have it borrowed from the library – but now I have permanent access to the first part of it.

I look forward to enjoying increased benefits from this new sport and thank you for your encouragement and passion!  Thanks,  Marcia

Linda
Hello, Shawn.
It was a pleasure to have met you today and attend your Intro to Nordic Pole Walking. There are times in life when one has a gut feeling we’re in the right place. That’s what I felt today. A new beginning.
Mary: What a wonderful intro to Nordic Pole Walking! Thoroughly enjoyed and learned a lot. A new venture in my senior years. Pat and I plan on getting out tomorrow to practice our new sport. Many thanks, Shawn for a fantastic intro to our new adventure. Cheers,

Marie:  Hey Shawn!

Thanks sooooo much for today. The venue was perfect and the teaching superb. It will definitely require practice.
My issues with balance surfaced!!!
I’m totally in for your upcoming “Next Steps” clinic if you have space.
Kimberley  Hi Shawn,It was so wonderful meeting with you today and participating in the session.Thank you so much for sharing all of your knowledge and enthusiasm about Nordic Pole Walking. It was so energizing and motivating to speak with you.
Janis:    Hi Shawn,
I’d like to thank you for a fun, amazing and very informative introduction to Nordic Pole Walking today. You made everything so clear. I know I’m going to love it. I signed up for your newsletter so I can keep informed of future classes. Take care and hope to see you again soon.
Janis 🌼
P.S. Thanks for adjusting my straps – something that a complete beginner like me would have struggled with.🌿

Diana:  Hello Shawn !
Just a note to let you know how much I enjoyed your clinic last night at Ballantrae. I am one of the 2 who came “ just to see” what nordic pole walking was about… and your enthusiasm and passion ,
I will join you again next week and I will purchase your recommended  poles and get started on the path to great posture  and health !
Thank you again,  have a beautiful day !
Best regards,

Ann:  Excellent workshop with lots of helpful information.

Sandra:  Dear Shawn,
Listening to your talks is always such a pleasure and I always learn something valuable that enhances my health. I am most grateful you continue to teach.
Thank you!
Brenda: Thank you so much for taking time to offer so much great information.  I really appreciate  your sharing of knowledge and your amazing motivation.
Great afternoon.!!
Cheers Brenda

Irene: Thanks for the additional information…all very useful in my journey to pole walking. Your enthusiasm is infectious and inspirational and I look forward to another clinic with you.  Thanks!

Marilyn:  Very informative – Shawn have all the info – and more – that you would need to get started with Nordic Pole Walking. I had been to 2 other workshops, given by experts, this one was way more comprehensive than the others. Also, extremely well structured. I like the way she teaches us small piece by small piece and then we put everything together. Super preparation.
Lori:  Thank you so much for the very fun and extremely informative introduction to Nordic Pole Walking session today.  I didn’t realize how wonderful an activity it is.  You won’t believe this (or maybe you will), but I’m more conscious of how I normally walk now.  I try to keep my shoulders down and not slouch over.  I’m so happy I stumbled upon your website.  Thank you for giving your time so generously, it’s much appreciated.
I hope to attend another session in 2 weeks!!
Steve: Loved the clinic.  Love how I can now walk without my knees hurting!
Irene: I really enjoyed my second time at the clinic yesterday, this time with the proper poles. Your poles made a world of difference!!! Now it’s up to me to practice!  Thanks for all of your efforts, enthusiasm and encouragement.
Joyce: Hi Shawn,
Thank you for allowing me to join your ‘Next Steps Clinic’ today.  I enjoyed the tips and exercises you gave us today and you are so knowledgeable.  I have signed up for your beginners’ clinic on October 17th.
Thanks again,
Margaret:  I went for my first Nordic pole walk on my own yesterday. At first, my “technique” felt that it resembled John Cleese’s Ministry of Silly Walks, if you are a Monty Python fan. I got more into the rhythm (never a strong point for me). But I must have been doing something right as I certainly felt it afterwards in my stomach muscles and the back of my arms (a.k.a. bat wings!)
Back at it today!
Judy:  I was at at Nordic Pole Clinic today at St Andrews Golf Club and I thoroughly enjoyed it.  Shawn Nisbet – RHN is so knowledgeable in Health Care and also with the Nordic Walking Poles.
I was wondering if you could run a session outside throughout the day or evening.  We have the perfect community for this to take place.
The residents here are walkers and I am sure that they would love to add more to their exercise routine by adding these Walking Poles.
Thanks
Stacy: I brought my mom to this clinic because I thought it would be good for her to get out and walk more and now I love Nordic Pole walking.  I always loved to walk but the poles make be feel so much better and I have dropped a pant size without changing my diet.  It feels wonderful!
Karen:” I absolutely love Nordic Pole Walking because it brings me outside in the fresh air, I can choose to walk with friends and chat as I get my workout or go out alone when I need personal space plus I feel totally uplifted after a walk.  The fitness boost which I definitely notice, is a pure bonus!  This is a sport for everyone that you can do almost anywhere! It’s Brilliant…Let’s Go Canada!” 
Ann: I just had to share with you my success and enthusiasm with Nordic Pole Walking. I love it! I love being outside, exercising OUT of the gym, creating community with amazing women and the amazing leadership you provide us.
As you know I came almost hobbling to the first Nordic Pole Walking class. I have been amazed at the health improvements I have experienced since starting. I have back, hip and shoulder injuries that often kept me out of the gym or feeling inadequate as I simply could not do what those around me were doing. That has all changed since NPW. I go at my own pace and can see and feel the benefits as my body gets stronger and my endurance increases.
Bob: I lost 13 pounds, lowered my blood pressure, breathes better, have more energy and, as a diabetic, I have reduced his blood-sugar levels.
All from walking for about 20 minutes every night using Nordic poles.
I was a little nervous when first using the poles, similar to cross-country ski poles, when walking around his north-end neighbourhood.
I actually walked in the dark the first time so nobody would see me in case people thought I looked funny. (Using the poles with every stride makes it look almost like you’re cross-country skiing on the sidewalk.) I am amazed at how wonderful I feel.  Thank-you!
Linda: Today, YOU were the bomb. Your knowledge, enthusiasm, love and trust of
and for us to learn this technique was amazing. I don’t have enough
adjectives to tell you how much I truly relished the experience.
I can’t wait until next Saturday to spend some more time with you and your
team.
Sheila: Thank you so very, very much for the wonderful Nordic Pole Walking clinic today – what an amazing sport being taught by such an energetic and informative woman!  You are terrific.  Thank you!
Dawn: Hey Shawn. I wanted to share this news with you. I had a bone density test done two weeks ago. I got my results today. I am no longer high risk for fracture. I have gained tremendous density in my hips and my spine has remained so no loss over 12 months. My dr is absolutely over the moon and has not pushed pharma drugs on me. Walking does aid in the building of bone density. I just wanted to share this happy news with you!
Cheryl: Thank-you so much for the excellent Nordic Pole Walking Clinic you gave us today at the Unionville Senior’s Centre. It was a first introduction for me! I am really excited about putting the new walking skills into practice.  I will be bringing some friends to your next clinic so we can all Nordic Pole walk together!!
Lorrie P: Hi Shawn… thank you for today!! I had a wonderful day and learned so much!! I’m trying to drag a friend out!! She’s just recovering from frozen shoulder/rotator cuff injury.. been attending physio for months. She’s asking if appropriate? I thought ok since not really using shoulders? What do you think? Also, I mist say how much I love your spirit and your energy!! You are a blessing! A motivator, a mentor!! Just fabulous! I am a blog writer and I post many articles .. just getting off the ground. Politics, op-ed, personal etc. I was going to write an article on my experience today.. and with you.. and your spirit/energy… I hope you don’t mind. I’ll put links to your meetup group, website and fb page., as well as your dtr’s business. I don’t want/expect anything back. It’s part of what my blog is supposed to do… promote great things/ppl and connect them to each other.  I really enjoyed today and am so grateful for everything. I will see you again, soon. Have a wonderful evening!

Teirrah: I was delighted to meet you today. We moved to Aurora a few years ago. There were a lot of people using poles. I bought some and realize now they are probably Trekking poles. I would ask them about technique..some knew ,some didn’t but many people suggested you and your  classes. I investigated but didn’t find the time then and thought that I had missed the opportunity because of Covid.

I came home today and shared my enthusiasm with my husband and we both are looking forward to your next clinic!!
Thank you very much!

Nordic Pole Walking – The Health Benefits

  1. Nordic Pole Walking burns up to 46% more calories.
  2. Increases heart- and cardiovascular training up to 22%.
  3. Incorporates 90 % of all body muscles.
  4. Helps to eliminate back, shoulder and neck pain.
  5. Less impact on hip, knee and foot joints.
  6. Increases production of “positive” hormones.
  7. Supports stress management.
  8. Develops upright body posture.

There are approximately 350 clinical and scientific reports about the health benefits of Nordic Pole walking available in scientific publications

Purchasing Nordic Pole Accessories

Nordic Pole Tips (feet)   $10 per pair

Tips for your poles they can be purchased at the pro-shop at St. Andrews Valley Golf Course (4 Pinnacle Trail, Aurora, ON L4G 3K3) Price is $10 per pair! You can also purchase tips at any “Free Nordic Pole Walking Clinic”.

Nordic Poles
Poles are always available for purchase at all “Free Clinics” If you would like to purchase a set of poles just email Shawn at info@shawnnisbet.com and they can be waiting for you at the pro-shop at St. Andrews Valley Golf Course the next day!

Nordixx Walker: $90.00 including HST (poles, tips and carry bag)

Traveler Pole:      $90.00 including HST (poles, tips and carry bag)

My First Testimonial in 2009

In September 2009, I read a notice in our local paper offering a free
Nordic Pole Walking Clinic by Shawn Nisbet a highly respected fitness
trainer in town.
I had already started to notice some people walking in nearby
neighbourhood with poles which I thought were cross country ski poles
tweaking my interest.
So I showed up for the clinic. Shawn handed all of us a set of Nordic
Poles to use and proceeded to give us exemplary instructions and
opportunities to learn the proper technique for walking with the poles.

That did it!

I was sold on Nordic Walking!

I started practicing my technique walking around the block on
my own. But by the next week when another clinic was offered I had
already persuaded a friend to join me. This was only the first of
three friends I initiated into the activity as well as my cousin
visiting from Calgary and friends from Boston.
I wanted to be sure I learned not only the walking technique but also
the warm up and cool down exercises. Now I had enough friends to walk
with me whenever I wanted — which was nearly every day.
Being active out in the fresh air is not something I’ve done in a very
long time and I was feeling the benefits. I noticed my face no longer
was pale and washed out but had nice coloring and was
vibrant. My energy level accelerated and I felt the benefit of all the
exercises I learned to go along with the walking. I had lost 60 lbs.
at Weight Watchers six years before but had started to gradually put
back on some of it but once I started the walking the weight
stabilized and my metabolism got a huge boost. I like that I don’t
have to concentrate on both my feet and my hands when I walk. I had
been nervous for a few years because of my age (63) and my fear of
falling and breaking a bone or getting a serious injury but with the
poles I began gaining confidence that they would help prevent me from
falling. Also, I have met and made friends with many, many other
Nordic Walking ladies who walk Tuesdays and Thursdays weekly at a
nearby woods. Just when I thought I was done with
all the sports I had enjoyed but didn’t want to risk an injury by
continuing with them, I discovered a variation to walking that I had
done with my father since I was 2 years old. I find Nordic Walking
to be a great activity for all ages and level of fitness. It has
become a large part of my days and week.

Patricia Ashby
Aurora, Ontario