Nordic walking samplers in Tuscaloosa and Jefferson Counties, Alabama!
Come to one of the sampler sessions to learn about Nordic walking on these dates at these locations. The sampler sessions start at 10 AM.
No charge. Poles provided. Dress for the weather, and bring some water.
TuscaloosaBirmingham
6/17, Sokol Park (Trail Head, 5901 Watermelon Road, Northport)7/15, Wald Park (1973 Merryvale Road, Vestavia Hills)
8/12, Annette N. Shelby Park (1614 15th Street, Tuscaloosa)9/23, Homewood Patriot Park (710 Oak Grove Road, Homewood)
10/7, The Park at Manderson Landing, (9 Jack Warner Pkwy, Tuscaloosa)11/11, Cahaba River Walk (3529 Overton Rd, Mountain Brook, AL)
12/2, Monnish Park (1500 Hackberry Lane, Tuscaloosa)12/16, McCallum Park (3332 Rosemary Lane, Vestavia Hills
Instructor: Leroy Hurt, ANWA-certified Advanced Nordic Walking instructor
Why Nordic walking?
  • Full body, low impact
  • Increase weight loss
  • Improve cholesterol
  • Improve blood pressure
  • Facilitate rehabilitation
  • Maintain stability and balance
  • Maintain posture
  • Facilitate stress relief
  • Support muscle toning
  • Improve cardiovascular function
  • Improve lung capacity
  • Support immune system
  • Socialize with walking companions
  • You determine the intensity of your workout