On the 14th -16th of May, 2016 was held INWA National Trainer Course in Beijing China. Please read the report of our International Trainer Marco Maas and see wonderful photos of it. China, 1.3 billion inhabitants, about 20% of the world population, is interested in Nordic Walking, for INWA a great opportunity. As you probablyRead more
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Dear INWA members, We are very happy and thankful for taking part and sport events organisation on the International Nordic Walking Day 2016. Official date was on 22nd of May but some countries had even week full with activities. Please find event photos from all over the world below. Video from Spain INTERNATIONAL NORDIC DAY,Read more
The International Nordic Walking Federation (INWA) are delighted to invite INWA members to attend an International Nordic Walking event in China. The event will be hosted by INWA member organisation CMWA, Qinghai Sports Bureau, Guide Town People’s Government and Qinghai Mountaineering Association. The event will be held on the 9th and 10th of July, 2016Read more
INWA National Trainer Course (previously known as INWA Coach Course) in Beijing China – 14th – 16th May Time is short for those wanting to qualify as a National Trainer by attending the INWA National Trainer’ course in Beijing China. The course will be run by INWA International Trainer, Marco Maas and his 3 assistants..Read more
A twelve-year study at Cambridge University has shown that a lack of exercise is twice as deadly as obesity, but a brisk 20-minute walk each day is all it takes to avoid an early death. A study of more than 334,000 people found exercising was more important than body weight for longevity. Full story here:Read more
There has been much discussion, and some controversy, on how Nordic Walking was started. INWA has been studying the history of Nordic Walking and is quite clear on the true foundations of Nordic Walking. First evidence of walking with the poles for exercise was in 1966, when Leena Jääskeläinen, a physical education teacher in theRead more