Train. Certify. Lead.
Hands-on Nordic Walking education for future guides, professional instructors, and active communities.
Learn proper technique, develop the confidence to lead others, and build meaningful Nordic Walking programs in your community.
Choose Your Certification Path
Whether you want to lead Nordic Walking informally or develop a professional teaching practice, our two-level certification pathway gives you the technique, knowledge and practical experience to move forward with confidence.
LEVEL 1 — NORDIC WALKING GUIDE
Build strong personal technique and learn how to safely guide family members, friends and informal community walking groups.
Level 1 is designed for people who want to understand Nordic Walking properly and confidently introduce it to others without providing professional paid instruction.
What You’ll Learn
- Correct Nordic Walking posture and movement
- Proper pole placement and arm technique
- Efficient stride mechanics
- Common beginner mistakes and how to correct them
- Basic safety and small-group leadership
- How to organize an enjoyable community walk
No previous Nordic Walking experience is required. Level 1 Guide Certification is required before continuing to Level 2.
LEVEL 2 — CERTIFIED NORDIC WALKING INSTRUCTOR
Develop the advanced teaching, coaching and program-building skills needed to offer professional Nordic Walking lessons, classes and workshops.
Level 2 builds directly on the technique and leadership foundations developed during Level 1.
What You’ll Learn
- Advanced Nordic Walking technique
- Teaching methodology and class progression
- How to observe and correct individual movement
- Coaching beginners and group participants
- Working with active older adults
- Injury prevention and safe program adaptation
- Planning private lessons, group classes and workshops
- Client communication and group management
- Basic marketing and program development
What You’ll Receive
- Movement Nordic Walking Academy Instructor Certification
- Teaching methodology and course materials
- Practical tools for planning your own sessions
- Authorization to offer paid Nordic Walking sessions under the Academy
- Ongoing support as you begin developing your practice
Prerequisite: Level 1 — Nordic Walking Guide Certification.
Complete Professional Path
Complete Level 1 and Level 2 to progress from personal Nordic Walking technique to professional instruction.
Level 1 Guide: $299 + Level 2 Instructor: $549
Find the Right Path for You
Become an Instructor
Develop your technique, earn your certification and learn how to create Nordic Walking programs in your community. Ideal for fitness professionals, wellness coaches, recreation leaders, active-aging professionals and people who want to build a new movement-based service.
Start Nordic Walking
Learn proper Nordic Walking technique through private instruction and guided outdoor experiences in Orlando and Winter Park. No previous experience is required, and Nordic Walking poles can be provided.
Programs for Organizations
Bring an engaging, low-impact outdoor movement program to your senior community, workplace, wellness center or recreation organization. Programs can include introductory demonstrations, multi-week courses, guided experiences and staff education.
Meet Adrian Kasper
Adrian Kasper has been involved in Nordic Walking education and movement instruction since 2013.
He established the First Nordic Walking Center in Slovakia and helped found the Slovak Nordic Walking Association. His experience also includes Spiral Stabilization instruction and many years of teaching movement, outdoor activities and Nordic Walking in the United States and Europe.
Adrian’s wider professional background includes skiing, climbing, Aikido, massage therapy and movement-based coaching. This allows him to look beyond the poles and teach Nordic Walking as a coordinated full-body movement built on posture, technique and body awareness.
His teaching focuses on practical understanding. Participants learn not only what to do, but why the movement works and how to recognize and correct common mistakes.
Adrian currently leads Nordic Walking lessons, experiences and instructor education in Orlando and Winter Park, Florida.
More Than Walking With Poles
Nordic Walking is simple to begin, but correct technique makes a significant difference. Our training focuses on the complete movement — not just carrying or placing the poles. Participants learn how posture, arm movement, pole placement and stride work together to create an efficient and coordinated full-body activity.
Hands-On Learning
Practice the technique with direct observation, correction and personal feedback.
Small Training Groups
Small groups provide more time for questions, movement correction and individual attention.
Clear Learning Path
Start with personal technique and community leadership before progressing to professional instruction.
Practical Teaching Skills
Instructor candidates learn how to explain, demonstrate and correct Nordic Walking — not simply perform it themselves.
Continued Support
Graduates receive ongoing support as they begin organizing walks, lessons and community programs.
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From Our Sessions
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Practical, in-person Nordic Walking education in the Orlando and Winter Park area.
Level 1 — Nordic Walking Guide
Orlando Veterans’ Memorial Park
Orlando, Florida
Two-day practical training for personal technique and informal community leadership.
Level 2 — Certified Nordic Walking Instructor
Orlando Veterans’ Memorial Park
Orlando, Florida
Three-day professional instructor training with additional online learning modules.
Prerequisite: Level 1 Guide Certification.
Level 1 — Nordic Walking Guide
Orlando Veterans’ Memorial Park
Orlando, Florida
Two-day practical training for personal technique and informal community leadership.
Start Nordic Walking in Florida
You do not need to become an instructor to experience the benefits and enjoyment of Nordic Walking. Join Adrian for personal instruction or a guided outdoor experience in Orlando, Winter Park or New Smyrna Beach.
Private Nordic Walking Lesson
Receive individual coaching based on your experience, fitness level and movement goals. Learn correct posture, pole technique and stride mechanics with direct personal feedback.
RELAX Experience
A guided 90-minute outdoor experience combining Nordic Walking, breathing, body awareness and mindful movement. Designed for adults who want to disconnect from daily stress, move outdoors and experience Nordic Walking in a calm and supportive setting.
Forest Bathing + Nordic Walking
A two-hour guided outdoor experience combining the mindful connection of forest bathing with the coordinated full-body movement of Nordic Walking. No previous experience is required. Nordic Walking poles and instruction are provided.
Bring Nordic Walking to Your Community
Nordic Walking offers organizations an accessible and engaging way to encourage outdoor movement, social connection and active living. Movement Nordic Walking Academy provides customized programs for:
- Senior living communities
- Active-adult communities
- Senior centers
- Parks and recreation departments
- Wellness organizations
- Community groups
- Corporate wellness programs
- Retreats and outdoor events
Programs can be adapted to your participants, location, schedule and organizational goals.
Available Program Formats:
- Complimentary introductory demonstration
- One-time Nordic Walking workshop
- Multi-week beginner program
- Regular community walking group
- Private group experience
- Staff Guide or Instructor education
- Corporate wellness and team-building session
Stronger Movement. Greater Confidence. More Connection.
Our Nordic Walking programs for senior and active-adult communities focus on safe technique, coordinated full-body movement and enjoyable social participation. Sessions can be adapted to the ability and experience of each group.
Programs may include:
- Nordic Walking introduction
- Pole fitting and equipment guidance
- Posture and walking technique
- Gradual skill development
- Guided community walks
- Breathing and body awareness
- Staff education for continued programming
The program provides movement and fitness education and is not a substitute for medical treatment or physical therapy.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you want to learn Nordic Walking, lead community walks, become a professional instructor or bring a program to your organization, we’ll help you choose the right starting point.