About Us

ANWA's mission is getting you professionally trained and educated via our Training Academy in Los Angeles in Combination with ANWA’s certified Instructor Network in the US.The training will be provided either individually remote online or at selected locations with one of our certified ANWA Instructors.

It’s essential for all Newcomers and Beginners to understand that there is a learning process when it comes to Nordic Walking and the Importance of getting professionally! There were lately so many articles in the Media about the Benefits of Nordic Walking and most of them were referring to ANWA - the American Nordic Walking Association - which was founded by Bernd Zimmermann in 2004 and started in the US with the clear vision and goal to offer the highest level of Nordic Walking Training and Certification Programs in North America.

Nordic walking: the perfect exercise for all ages

Nordic Walking is great for people who are looking for a smart physical activity with maximum health benefits, combined with fun and convenience. Get into shape by burning up to 46% more calories than regular walking without increased exertion. Nordic Walking takes fitness walking to a new level by adding poles to produce an incredible upper body workout. This workout increases your endurance, strengthens your core, arms, chest, back, buttocks and legs improves your posture and flexibility and it takes stress off your ankle, knee and hip joints. As Nordic Walking is experiencing accelerated growth in such a short period of time and is now among the fastest growing new health & fitness activities worldwide.