Turning Walking into Total Body Exercise SINCE 1988!
Total Body Walking™ Instruction & Training

(Please scroll down for a complete list of qualified EMNW instructors and their contact information)



Note: I am currenly putting all of my focus into finally writing a book which is intended to introduce my Exerstride Method of Nordic walking and my "good use" exercise philosophy and my no pain total body solution to as many people as possible.   I have pledged to myself and others to complete this project in 2011!  If you've got a personal story or testimonial you'd like included in my book, I hope you'll contact me ASAP.

  If you are interested in working with us to organize a training event during 2012 in your area, email us at .

Exerstride Method Nordic Walking Training Programs

Exerstrider is proud to now be offering more than just high-quality Nordic walking products which have for years come with expert instruction in the form of my 5-star instructional DVD and printed Manual and Users Guide. We now offer instructor training courses aimed at establishing a global network of instructors to teach Exerstride Method Nordic walking classes, provide product knowledge sessions for retailers and presents educational sessions at schools, hospitals and health, fitness and wellness conferences. 

After our initial training sessions everyone inolved left the sessions very excited about working together to begin more effectiviely spreading the word about EMNW and building a network of "Team Exerstride" instructors.  You'll find a list of all currently certified EMNW alosng with their contact information if you scroll down on this page.  If you'd like to participate in an EMNW Instructor Training event, I hope you will contact either us at (please put "Instructor Training" in the subject line and let us know where you live and what Major cities to which you might be willing travel to for an training event.), or the certified instructor nearest you and let them know of your interest. I hope you will also come back regularly to see announcement regarding upcomming training events.  (NOTE:If you'd like to work with me or the other EMNW Trainers to organize a training event in your area (and recieve a "scholarship" to the event by doing so, please contact us.)

Becoming an EMNW Instructor

Completing a Level I EMNW™ Instructor course will qualify you to instruct others in all aspects of Exerstride Method™ Nordic Walking. I will personally be leading all of the initial training sessions. Whether you are a personal trainer, exercise programmer or development specialist with a health club, a “Y” or fitness or rehab facility, or just someone who wants to become qualified to competently introduce others in your community to this great total body good use original total body version of walking, you will leave the Level I workshop with all the tools you’ll need. The fee for the Level I Instructor workshop is $149 (includes 1pr of Exerstrider poles as part of a package of take-home materials -- or $99 without the poles). (3,5 hours)

Completion of an Advanced EMNW™ Instructor course will qualify you instruct others in all aspects of Exerstride Method™ Nordic Walking as well as to begin offering Level I EMNW™ Instructor classes to others. The fee for the combined Level I and Advanced workshops is $249* (also includes 1pr of Exerstrider poles as part of a package of take-home materials -- or $199 without the poles). (6 hours)

Advanced EMNW™ Instructors will be eligible to participate in future EMNW™ Instructor Certification workshops as an Advanced EMNW™ “Associate Instructor”.  As an Advanced EMNW™ Associate Instructor at future certification workshops you will pay no additional registration fee to participate in the events. After participating as an Advanced EMNW™ Associate Instructor in a minimum of one instructor training session you may qualify to become a certified Master EMNW™ Instructor.  Master EMNW™ Instructors will then become qualified to conduct both their own Level I and Advanced EMNW™ Instructor  workshops. All Certified EMNW™ Instructors (all level) will immediately qualify for significant discounts on the purchase of all Exerstrider products.

Locate an Exerstride Method Nordic Walking Instructor...

Master EMNW Instructors

Ed Urbanski -- Greendale, WI - -- (414) 4257114      
Certifications: LEKI Instructor and an ANWA Advanced Level Instructor

Itzhak Levy  - Rishon le Zion,Israel -- --phone in Israel: 972-3-9462911 -- www.ecologym.net
 
Mike "Walking Wizard" Gates -- NSW, Autralia --
Certifications: INWA Master Instructor

Bonnie Dau -- Schofield, WI -- -- (715) 297-7477
http://revelsports.com/Exerstrider_Nordic_Walking_Poles.asp

Rob Sweetgall -- McCall, ID -- -- 1-888-421-9255

Advanced EMNW Instructors

Amy Okaya. MPH-- White Bear Lake, MN -- -- (651) 468-1878 -- Certifications: ANWA Professional level -- http://www.nordicwalkforlife.com/

Amy Schnitzler, PT -- Plover, WI -- -- (715) 340-4582

Anne Upchurch, -- Meridian, ID -- -- (208) 888-2277 Certifications:Heartsaver CPR  http://meadowlakevillage.com

Becky L. Dallum -- Meridian, ID -- -- (208) 888-2277 Certifications: Heartsaver CPR, NASM Personal Trainer, AFAA Group Fitness, ACE Group Fitness, Stott Pilates, Yoga Fit, FallProof H2O  http://meadowlakevillage.com 

Brian Pryor -- Beaverton, OR -- -- (503)646-5186  www.touchmark.com

Blase Strobl. PT -- Evansville, WI --

Casey Barnett -- Yukon, OK --  

Cathy Lauder -- Vancouver, WA -- -- (360) 433-6400  Certifications: ACSM Health & Fitness Specialist  www.waterfordvancouver/hfc

David Merritt -- Vancouver, WA -- -- (360) 903-7197 Certifications: NSCA Cpt

Charlotte Donaho -- Oklahoma City, OK --

Darlene White -- Chattanooga, TN --

Debbie Miller -- Yukon, OK --

Eric Lord -- Black Earth, WI -- -- (608) 604-6877www.balancedbodyoutfitters.com 

Gay Brownlee - Marietta, GA -- -- (770) 853-2102 (770) 853-2101 -Certified Health Coach & EMNW Nordic Walking Instructor - www.wonderullymade.tsfl.com

Gloria "Glo" Winters -- Cumming, GA -- -- (770) 639-6121 www.ufcglo.com

Jack Fila -- Broad Brook, CT -- -- (860) 202-2403 -- Certifications: ANWA and Leki certified instructor

JoAnne Baldewicz -- Franklin, WI -- -- (414) 525-9246 -- Certifications:Nordic Walk Now, Aquatic Exercise Assoc., Nat. Exercise Trainers Assoc., Arthritis Found. Exercise, Arthritis Foundation Aquatic

Judy Regan -- Pasadena, CA -- -- (626) 354-7171

Judy Heller -- Portland, OR -- --(503) 282-1677 -- www.wondersofwalking.com -- ACE Personal Trainer, Plant Based Nutrition/Cornel

John Bolus -- Naples, FL -- -- (239) 649-4964

Julie Buss, RN -- Appleton, WI -- -- (920) 832-9100 -- www.touchmarkappleton.com

Kacy Barnett -- Vancouver, WA -- -- (360) 433-6400 -- Certifications: SFA Certified, Pilates Institute of America, ACE CPT & Lifestyle Weight Management Consultant -- www.waterfordvancouver/hfc

Kellie Wagnild -- Vancouver, WA -- -- (360) 254-2866 --www.touchmark.com

Kim Lehmann -- Vancouver, WA -- --(360) 433-6400 -- Certifications: ACSM Certified Personal Trainer -- www.waterfordvancouver/HFC

Krista Musser -- Sioux Falls, SD -- -- (605) 335-1117 -- Certifications:CTRS  www.waterfordsiouxfalls.com 

LaDonna Pembrook -- Fairview, OK --

Lois Modesto -- Ardmore, OK --

Lyndon Williams -- Washington, DC -- -- (202) 262-7585

Marge Coleman -- Beaverton, OR -- -- (503) 646-5186 www.touchmark.com

Mark Minette -- Fargo, ND -- -- (701) 526-1055 www.waterfordfargo.com/health-and-fitness-club.com

Michelle Swantek -- Meridian, ID - -- (208) 888-2277 -- Certification:CPR -- www.meadowlakevillage.com

Mike Barkhurst -- Lincoln, CA -- (916) 543-2110 --
Certifications: ANWA Advanced Level Instructor, Physical Therapy Exercise Specialist

Mariah Kaye -- Seattle, WA -- -- (206) 684-4664 -- www.seattle.gov/parks/Seniors/SoundSteps

Mary Brinkley -- El Reno, OK --

Nancy Frank -- Ridgeland, WI -- -- (715) 455-1144

Paula Hader -- West Bend, WI -- -- (262) 338-2814

Renee Vanselow -- Greenfield, WI -- --

Sarah Provenzano -- Rockford, IL -- -- (815) 222-6484
Certifications: ACE and N'Balance, Memberships:  ICAA and ACSM

Sherri Sussman -- Manhattan Beach, CA -- -- ( 310) 435-3910
Certifications:  ACSM, ACE and FALLPROOF Memberships:  IDEA and AFAA

Sherri Bottelberghe -- Vancouver, WA -- -- (360) 433-6400 -- Certifications: ACE Personal Trainer -- www.waterfordvancouver/hfc

Shayna Kristen -- Watsonville, CA -- -- (808) 937-0973 -- EMNW Senior Programs instructor, L.Ac. LMT nationally licensed acupuncturist, international senior olympics racewalking coach -- www.agingpoint.com

Stacey Lawrence-Macri -- Hoffman Estates, IL -- -- (847) 421-0216

Vern Walther, C.Ped. --  Cedarburg, Wisconsin --  -- (262)241-3668 -- Certifications:  EMNW Advanced Level Instructor, Balance Walking Coach, Certified Pedorthist -- www.FootSolutions.com/mequon

Vickie Strachota -- Greenfield, WI --

 

Level I Instructors

Barbara Albanese -- Warrenville, IL -- -- (630) 297-3475

Brennen Busse -- Elk Grove Village, IL --

 

****To locate EMNW Instructors outside of the USA****

To locate one of more than 1500 certified instructors in Canada - please go to http://urbanpoling.com/for-leaders/instructor-certification

To Locate a certified EMNW instructor in Europe, go to http://www.exerstrider.eu/

 To Locate a certified EMNW instructor in the UK, go to www.nordicwalking.co.uk