Afoot Flow
Nordic walking circuit for balance and movementNordic walking meets yoga and Tai Chi | Enhance your Nordic walking experience with balance, movement, and mind-body exercises
Go with the flow
With its origins in cross-country skiing, Nordic walking introduces the use of poles to turn walking, typically a lower body activity, into a full body aerobic experience.
Learn Nordic walking technique and join millions around the world in this fun, whole body, low impact form of exercise
Incorporate balance, movement, and mind-body exercises for a holistic program based on Nordic walking
Integrate Afoot Flow into your personal health disciplines by taking these training sessions
Meet other Nordic walkers at these sessions and get to know them
Invite your friends and family to enjoy this great activity
Join Nordic walking groups on social media to share ideas, tips, and experiences
What you get
- Loaner poles for the sessions
- Poles available for purchase
- An invitation to join Nordic Walking Groups, a Facebook community where you can share your experiences, questions, and ideas about your Nordic walking journey
What you’ll learn
Everything from Afoot Stride PLUS:
Nordic walking technique (Intermediate). Topics include:
- Arm swing development
- Arm/leg synchronization development
- Personal programming
Balance exercises. Topics include:
- Fall prevention
- Balance drills
- Nordic walking poles for balance development
Movement exercises. Topics include:
- Directional movements (front, back, sideways)
- Turning movements
- Nordic walking poles for arm/leg synchronization
Mind-body exercises. Topics include:
- Standing yoga exercises
- Standing core exercises
- Nordic walking poles for mind-body progressions
SCHEDULE AND REGISTRATION
Registration
Click your desired course below to register at the regular price ($180) and to find discounts that might apply to you.
- Nordic walking circuit to enhance balance and movement
- 2 courses available: 4 weeks, 8 sessions (register for Course 1 or Course 2
- Afoot Loose begins at 8:00 AM on the dates below; 45 minutes.
Check the lists below for the location and dates you want and click through to register for one course or the other.
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Discounts
We have discounts available. They’re on the registration page when you select the date you want. Select the discount that gives you the best deal.
We take your word for it – if you say you merit a discount, we’ll believe you and honor it!
Honoring your heroic hearts! Use this discount if you’re an active ager (50 years old and older). Rates apply to immediate family as well! Active Ager registration fee: $120 per person per clinic
We love Silver Sneakers! Use this discount if you are a Silver Sneakers member. Silver Sneakers members register as individuals. No fee. After registering, plan on signing in with your Silver Sneakers member number.
Appreciating what you do! Use this discount if you’re military (active duty, veterans, retired), first responder, nurse, educator. Rates apply to immediate family as well! Appreciation registration fee: $135 per person per clinic
The more the merrier! Use this discount if two or more of you plan to learn Nordic walking. Families count as groups. Group registration fee:
- 2-3 people: $150 per person per clinic
- 4-6 people: $120 per person per clinic (group organizer is free)
- 7+ people: $90 per person per clinic (group organizer is free)
COURSE LOCATION
Randall Family Park and Trailhead
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
201 Rice Mine Road Loop | Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Meet near the pavilion. Look for the white Nordic walking banner!
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Course instructions
- Registering means your medical team (doctor, other specialists) has cleared you for exercise and you agree to the terms and conditions of the event and assume the risks inherent in physical exercise! Please be sure to read the Terms and Conditions and Assumption of Risk documents.
- Dress for the weather (if the weather turns wet, we’ll move under shelter and continue with drills and exercises)
- Training poles provided; new Nordic walking poles for sale (credit, check, cash)
- We’ll continue to observe masking and social distancing protocols when required
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