The Official American Nordic Walking Association

Learn from the Experts

Professional Nordic Walking Training & Education 

Available Online Internationally and On-Location across North America.


ANWA TRAINING ACADEMY

ANWA's mission is to deliver professional training and education to individuals through our Training Academy in Los Angeles and our certified Instructor Network throughout the United States and international on-location and remote online. We are committed to ensuring that Nordic Walking is learned correctly, as mastering technique is crucial for unlocking the complete health and fitness benefits.


Many newcomers mistakenly believe they can just join a walking group without first grasping the basics. This often results in frustration, lost time, and avoidable costs.


ANWA offers expert guidance paired with safe, top-quality equipment at a budget-friendly price range of $120–$200.

Why Professional Training Matters

Nordic Walking is much more than simply walking with poles. Proper technique is essential to achieve the full health, fitness, posture, and performance benefits that make Nordic Walking one of the most effective total-body exercise systems available today.


Many beginners join walking groups before learning the fundamentals. While social interaction can be valuable, participants often develop incorrect habits that limit results and prevent them from experiencing the true benefits of Nordic Walking.

The American Nordic Walking Association (ANWA), founded in 2004 by Bernd Zimmermann, is dedicated to providing the highest standard of Nordic Walking education, training, and certification programs.


Our mission is to ensure that every participant learns the correct technique from the beginning. ANWA's training is structured, professional, and individually scheduled — whether online or at a location near you.

THE ESSENTIALS OF NORDIC WALKING

Nordic Walking is our PASSION and its our SPECIALITY!


We are committed to helping you achieve the best possible results through professional guidance, proper equipment, and proven training methods.

1. Proper Equipment

You need true Nordic Walking poles—trekking or hiking poles are not suitable. ANWA can help you choose the right poles from leading manufacturers, with preferred pricing for members and instructors.

2. Proper Technique

Learning correct technique is critical. Using poles properly improves posture, efficiency, cardiovascular benefits, and total-body activation.

Teaching this technique is ANWA’s core mission.

We recommend beginning with our Starter Package, includes:

  • High-quality Nordic Walking poles
  • ANWA Instructional Video (USB)
  • 1-hour training program in 16 chapters
  • Step-by-step guidance on technique, benefits, and pole use

This allows you to start practicing correctly right away and prepares you for future training, workshops, or certifications.

REMOTE ONLINE TRAINING

Busy Schedule? Our professionals are able to train you step by step from the comfort of your own home, by using a combination e-mails, Video Lessons, Skype, and Conference Calls.


ANWA has now integrated online training – which means instead of participating in a group in various locations – the training procedure can be covered remote and one-on-one from the ANWA headquarters in Los Angeles. ANWA offers online training options for those people who cannot attend at the listed locations – so that everybody will have the opportunity for being trained from ANWA’s certified Experts. There is no better way to learn Nordic Walking from ANWA’s Master Coaches and their qualified team of Certified Instructors. Get first-hand experience from the Pro’s and personalized feedback is your gateway for achieving the best results.


Benefits include:

No travel required

Flexible scheduling

Personalized instruction

Saves time and money