Rick Deutsch is certified Advanced Nordic Walking Instructor. He has taught in the greater San Francisco Bay area for years. He instructs at companies, associations, health clubs, on cruise ships and retirement centers. He also gives 1-1 private consulting lessons. Class sizes are a maximum of 10 people, with poles provided.
The 2-hour session will cover:
* Accessories: Sunhat, light jacket, tennis/walking shoes, water in a fanny pack (hands free).
* History of NW; Goals, Fitness Level
* Poles orientation. Setting length, adjusting tips, etc.
* Protection: Dogs, snakes, birds, people etc.
* Warm up
* Analysis of arm swing / coordination of reciprocal gait (leg stepping and arm swings).
* Proper technique. Triceps pole pushing, head up, chest out, smoothness.
* Heart rate measure: with/without poles.
* Uphill/downhill technique.
* Dirt/gravel walking vs grass – use of steel tips.
* Advanced: Grip & Go; milking the cow; swagger, hop/skip.
* Cool down
* Stretching
Personal LEKI poles may be purchased directly from Rick & shipped to your door. Poles are warranted for life.
Contact Rick at his San Jose office: 408 888 4752 or Ricky DOT Deutsch @ gmail.com