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PROGRAMME SUMMARY The 2012 convention programme is packed full of lectures and workshops from the leaders in their fields. Highlights include:

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Solutions to the growing obesity problem can be found in Nordic Walking, and the convention explores this key theme, with presentations on the latest research, and practical steps to use Nordic Walking as an effective intervention:

The launch of the new INWA Weight Management Programme TM

BARABARA CONRAD (Chair of the INWA Educational Committee) presents an outline of new course and the key concepts of Nordic walking for weight management.

DR RAFFAELE RUOCCO, PERUGIA HOSPITAL, discusses his work on Nordic Walking, nutrition and weight management.

TUOMO KETTUNEN presents Energy Expenditure of Nordic Walking. A scientific review of results of studies (on horizontal, uphill & downhill Nordic Walking), comparing also the results with energy expenditure of normal walking and running. He will also present tests that compare Nordic Walking with good technique versus not-good technique and the differences in calorie burn.

NORDIC WALKING FOR HEALTH

PROFESSOR FEDERICO SCHENA, University of Verona. Presents his research on Nordic walking and biomechanics

FEDERICA BOMBIERI, University of Verona. Will present his work on the benefits of Nordic Walking in Parkinson’s Disease.

FOR SPORT & TOURISM

The will be opportunities within the convention to develop networks to encourage Nordic Walking tourism between INWA member countries. We will also look at sport as a way to promote Nordic Walking and encourage networking.

LEONARDO ZIZZI, Sport Management Senior Consultant. Talks on how Nordic Walking Instructors can market their businesses for growth.

NETWORKING SESSION - Francesca Zuccolotto (Discovering Walking) and Manuele Levanti (Italian IOC Sport Marketing) lead an interactive session on Nordic walking tourism.

ING. LEONELLO ARTEGIANI - Nordic walking everywhere, the website for Nordic walking tracks

Nordic Walking and Sport, Tomaso Mazzoli, National Coach ANWI/INWA – this is a practical workshop to help you challenge your Nordic walkers.

PRACTICAL SESSIONS:

As always the INWA convention offers a great range of practical workshops to give convention participants hands on skills to take home and apply to their classes. These include:

The Art of Walking - MARCUS BRIOILO, National Coach INWA/ANWI

Beach Nordic Walking - ENZIO BIANCHI, National Coach INWA/ANWI