European Fitness Craze Comes to Baltimore

June 5, 2009. Baltimore, MD. Baltimore’s walking paths are coming alive with a new sound: Click, Click, Click, as recently trained Nordic Walkers take to the trails.

Nordic Walking, Europe’s fastest growing fitness craze, will make its debut in Baltimore under the watchful eye of Master Instructor Gottfried Kruemer of Austria, sponsored by the American Nordic Walking Association. Mr. Kruemer is coming here to teach introductory courses at Gerstung Inter-Sport, located just off Falls Road in Mt. Washington.

Nordic Walking has taken hold so quickly because it meets so many fitness criteria. Nordic Walking can be done anywhere and is:

1. Easy to learn – it only takes two or three lessons to be trained in the technique.

2. Very safe, even for adults who are out of shape or have a health problem like arthritis.

3. Inexpensive – the only small cost is the poles [classes are provided with free poles].

4. A total body workout that boasts impressive numbers for improving cardiovascular health, weight loss and all-around toning. There is extensive research on the health benefits of Nordic Walking posted on: www.gerstung.com or www.anwa.us.

5. A fun and social sport, easily done in groups.

To learn more about Nordic Walking, please visit our website www.gerstung.com or www.anwa.us, the American Nordic Walking Associations web site www.anwa.us, or call us at 410-337-7781.

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