International Council of Nordic Walking
A scientific organization to give boost to Nordic Walking research, education and overall development worldwide.
NEWS
TIINA ARRANKOSKI AT BLUE CROSS VIRTUAL WELL-BEING SHOW
Presentation of the Modern Nordic Walking concept in an international online show.
NEW BOOK IN ENGLISH!
"Modern Nordic Walking - lifetime in motion" by Tiina Arrankoski & Tuomo Kettunen, the creators of the Modern Nordic Walking concept!
NEW STATEMENT FROM ICNW
New important Statement from the ICNW released on February 8, 2025: ”Modern Nordic Walking: Background and Updated Definition”.
NEW BOOK IN SPANISH!
"Modern Nordic Walking – ejercicio físico al aire libre para todos" by Jordi Pau Caballero, Modern Nordic Walking Coach in Spain.
EDUCATION
International Council of Nordic Walking (ICNW) is responsible for the educational courses of Modern Nordic Walking, in collaboration with the World Modern Nordic Walking Academy, which is an international professional organization for instructors, teachers and coaches of this discipline.
ICNW and the World Modern Nordic Walking Academy are in close cooperation with each other and actively work to continuously development their educational materials and activities, with the assistance of their committees and international expert groups, like the Scientific Advisory Board and the Educational Advisory Board.
RESEARCH
ICNW closely monitors general international research activities focused on the human body and human movement, sports science and sports medicine, as well as specific research on Nordic Walking / pole walking. ICNW also actively participates in various research projects.
The aim is to apply the latest scientific research findings and discoveries relevant to the discipline as quickly as possible to Modern Nordic Walking education and teaching.