Nordic Walking Classes, Clinics & Lessons

“Thanks for the private Nordic walking training session earlier today. I really enjoyed it and found it very, very useful. You are a great Coach and you have a fantastic way of communicating the various stances and movements to a newbie like me.”
Jerry

"It was our pleasure to attend your Clinic yesterday. We are very excited to keep practising and using all of our muscles!! We had so much fun; you are an excellent teacher we really enjoyed the class.  I also want to bring my husband for some training so he can Nordic walk with me.”
Gloria

"Thank you for your inspiration! Your voice was in my head as I walked on my own today: ‘Okay, everyone! Reach forward and take nice big steps. Keep your arms straight. Stay upright, shoulders back, nice and tall. Imagine a string pulling you up from your chest. Excellent, that’s it!’”
Sylvia

“So happy and tired - looking forward to getting out tomorrow and making sure my thumbs hit my sides! I LOVED IT!”
Laurie

“That’s the best workout I’ve had in 30 years!”
Francine

“I’m totally thrilled about my experience with you yesterday. Your instruction was just perfect; so easy to understand and advance. I loved every minute. The order of “steps” you put me through made my learning curve so enjoyable. Nordic walking will be an experience I plan to enjoy for many years to come. It is my pleasure to have met you and learned from you.”
Susan

“Barb, I wanted to let you know how inspired I have felt since Kate and I shared your instruction on Wednesday. I feel I can get back on a track that I abandoned a few years ago! And the new poles are magnificent! “
Jody

“Huge thanks for the fab lesson today! Thrilled to have bought these fabulous poles from you today!”
Carol

"When I woke up this morning it was obvious that my arms and abs got a terrific workout yesterday! Thank you for sorting out my spotty technique. It's clear that teaching myself wasn't the best idea and that I have not been doing it correctly for the past two weeks."
Paul

"Thanks for such an effective introduction to Nordic Walking.  As I can no longer run, I was finding I needed to walk a very long way just to get my heart rate up a bit. Adding the poles really helps." 
Shawna

“Thanks so much for the session. You lead a great group of ladies and know how to motivate but not make me feel incapable.”
Jane

"Your workouts are the best thing I've done for myself in a long time!"  
Ruth

“I call my poles my magic sticks. They've led me on adventures that wouldn't have seemed possible a few years ago. It all started when I saw Barb Gormley on TV. Talk about a New Year's resolution that worked! They've changed my life!" 
Nancy

"My sister and I are really hooked! Thanks for a life-changing class!"  
Terri

"Thanks for the great training today. I am now barrelling around the neighbourhood...even faster than my husband!"  
Cathy

"Great session today Barb. I found myself saying 'Life is good!' on the way home."
Milana

"Thank you so much for your help over the years. You are a true leader and professional. I am so grateful to have met you and benefited immensely from your teachings."
Claire

“The Urban Poling Ultimate Guide to Nordic Walking” by Barb Gormley

"I've learned a great deal from Barb, a passionate fitness professional and excellent writer. I highly recommend this book."
Jon Schultz
physical therapist

"Excellent information on proper Nordic walking technique and strategies for improving one's skills!
"Peter Vavougios
physical therapist

"I use tips and techniques I learned from this book in every single class I teach."
Lillian Hall
Nordic walking instructor

"I'm AMAZED at the breadth of experience this book captures. An essential read for all Nordic walkers."
Sharon Roy

"A great job of breaking down the steps so everyone can grasp the concept."
Sarah Lord

"Loads of information, helpful tips, personal stories and spectacular photos."
Carol Bloemen

"Love this book. Can't believe how much helpful information is packed into it!"
Janet Williams

NOTE: Order from my Shop page (softcover or e-book), or get your copy at any of my Nordic walking classes!

“The Urban Poling Ultimate Guide to Nordic Walking FOR INSTRUCTORS” by Barb Gormley

“Tips, tricks and just darn good advice, The Urban Poling Ultimate Guide to Nordic Walking For Instructors can put new tools in any Nordic walking instructor's toolbox. This educational and inspirational guide is packed with ideas to pick and choose from and is formatted so you can go straight to the information that is most useful to you. Gathering knowledge from a variety of successful instructors, plus her own hard-won experience, Barb Gormley gives instructors an invaluable resource for pursuing Nordic walking excellence.”

Tammy Bennett
Healthy Living Director
Whatcom Family YMCA
Bellingham, Washington

“Barb Gormley's latest Nordic walking book is a wealth of fantastic ideas, pro tips, lesson plans, instructional videos, and more. The easy-to-read format and the interesting stories that Barb and the contributing instructors share flow from page to page and make reading fun. I learned a lot, and I'm feeling inspired.”

Peter Vavougios
physiotherapist
Action Sport Physio
Montreal, Quebec

“If teaching Nordic walking is something you want to pursue as a business, this book is a must-have. Reading these pages will make you an expert in no time!”

Margaret Martin
physiotherapist
Ottawa, Ontario

NOTE: Order from my Shop page (softcover or e-book)!

Urban Poling Nordic Walking Instructor Training

“The online course is very well done and covers everything an instructor needs to know to confidently teach Nordic walking. I didn’t know anything about Nordic walking before the course, but I used the knowledge from it to help rehabilitate following my total hip replacement. Now I use Nordic walking with my clients and for my own fitness!”
Lisa Limper, MS, CSCS, ATC
Nashville, Tennessee

“I found the online course very interactive, user friendly, and fun to do. I learned a lot from the videos, and the manual helped to reinforce the proper technique. Teaching Nordic walking classes has been the best experience for me. I have met so many interesting people, and it is incredibly rewarding to see the results they achieve.”
Nina Munthe-LePage
Hatha Yoga teacher, personal trainer
Ottawa

“Combining the instruction with the videos and suggesting that you watch the videos on a device that you can take with you [outside] was so helpful! It was also really great to learn how to deal with all of the typical problems that come up. The course was excellent, and I also really love the Urban Poling book!”
Penny Fahey
Nordic Nature Walking
ACE Health Coach & ACE Medical Exercise Specialist
Casper, Wyoming

"Barb, I found the course very informative and comprehensive. You made the course fun and interesting. I have been to a lot of courses and this one was one of the best. Nordic walking truly does give a great workout!"
Kristine
Mississauga, Ontario

"Barb's energy is fantastic. She presented the material in a timely manner without losing our attention or our ability to understand!! She deserves a raise - LOL!! Can't wait to get our members poling. They will love this workout."
Kim
Etobicoke, Ontario

"The online course was great! Travel is very difficult and expensive, so I LOVE the online option."
Carey
Winnipeg, Manitoba

"I love teaching urban poling and am so glad I did my certification! My participants are thrilled to be able to increase the distance they cover each week."
Sarah
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Virtual Fitness Classes

“Barb, today's class was SUPER FABULOUS! Beforehand I was wondering whether it would be engaging — it sure was! You are a fun bubble of energy, great motivator & cuer, with creative yet simple moves. I think combining the poles with footwork was brilliant & it felt like a more full-body & engaging class compared to just doing the footwork. Overall, I felt I got a good cardio & muscular workout, it was safe - with options & precautions, I had fun & smiled the whole class, I felt engaged like I was in the class with you in person & surprised how fast the time went!”
Kim

“That was amazing. Great workout. Thank you.”
Sandy

"So great. It felt like I was having a one on one with you. Exactly what my body and spirits needed. U rock Barb."
Jan

“Well that was fun! Sign me up for next month!
Carol

“That was AWESOME BARB! Having a shower now to mop up the sweat!”
Sue

"Just wanted to shout out on how much I enjoyed the Level 2 Zoom class on Wednesday. It was more of a workout than I expected and so much fun. You are an enthusiastic instructor making it so enjoyable."
Sandra

“Loved today’s class Barb. Afterwards my body felt like it was shimmering all over!
Mary Ellen

"I can’t say it often enough how much I enjoy your class. What an amazing workout No pressure, no stress, and the cardio is amazing. Just to give you some background, in the past 2.5 yrs I’ve had both knees replaced as well as some health issues. So walking and cardio are so important to me. I’ve been doing aquafit, but that’s not available right now. This is an amazing alternative and a much better workout for sure. I’m committed. I find walking on the pavement is difficult. So this is fabulous."
Barbara

“The pace and intensity are perfect, and your attention to including upper and lower body movements gives an excellent all-round workout. Your constant commentary is a marvelous motivator, and much-needed reminder to keep good form!”
Linda

"It really felt like you were right there with me giving lots of positive encouragement."
Carole