An important Statement published by ICNW: Pole walking - Nordic Walking - Modern Nordic Walking: Definitions, a brief history, and the development of the discipline.
____________________
Research news: More scientific evidence of the positive health effects of Nordic Walking in a study conducted by researchers from Finland, Sweden and USA.
_____________________
The 20th Anniversary Celebrations of Nordic Walking in Finland, August 4-6, 2017. The summary of the historical International Nordic Walking Congress and the official video of the whole event:
LATEST NEWS
Respecting the past, working for the future!
International Council of
Nordic Walking
A scientific organization to boost Nordic Walking
research, education and overall development worldwide
INTERVIEWS
The first pioneers of Nordic Walking
Interview with Leena Jääskeläinen
Leena Jääskeläinen has promoted "sauvakävely" (Finnish pole walking) since the 1960s, especially in the schools. She is also responsible for the first public appearance of Nordic Walking when she walked with ski poles during the Finlandia Walk in 1987.
Interview with Tuomo Jantunen
Tuomo Jantunen is indisputably the key figure of the launch and development of Nordic Walking. He was the executive director of Suomen Latu association for 30 years and together they have received many national awards and medals of honour acknowledging their successful work on Nordic Walking.
