Lauren DeLong is the owner of York Nordic and a certified Nordic Walking instructor by the American Nordic Walking Association. Lauren’s passion for Nordic Walking began when her mother had hip replacement surgery and the surgeon recommended Nordic Walking as a way for her mother to maintain balance while strengthening her hip during recovery. She teaches Nordic Walking throughout New England including the beaches of York and Ogunquit.Lauren decided to design and manufacture her own poles after finding most poles lacked quality, style, and key features for different age groups. The poles are sold nationally and have been used in classes and health studies throughout the US. She is excited to share her passion for this sport with you.We offer 12 pole designs with a choice of 4 types of grips. All poles ship free within the Continental US. Please contact info@yorknordic.com or call 800.930.5928 with any questions.Using your poles above your head,gently reac to the slide to stretch out your sides. Nordic walking promotion the gentle twisting of your arms towards the front and back as you stride. This gentle rotation of your arms towards the front andback as you sride. This gentle rotaion of your core while nordic walking makes it a gret exercise for your spine to relieve tension and stress.