Nordic Walking: It’s Not Just Ordinary Walk

Nordic Walking was invented in 1997 in Finland as a summer training method for top athletes and has since conquered the entire world. It comes from the fields of biathlon and cross country. The movement resembles the cross-country skier, and is easy to learn.

Nordic Walking is the ideal sport to get fit without much effort. It is even more fun! Through the gentle movements that train the entire body, this sport is especially for the overweight, people with back and knee problems. With the right technology, equipment, and a training partner you will have a lot of fun.

What is special about Nordic Walking?

This sport consumes 46% more calories than normal walking. This makes it ideal for people with back or knee issues. It improves cardiovascular performance, strengthens the upper body muscles, and supplies the whole body with more oxygen. This increases efficiency and promotes creativity. Start Nordic walking.

The technique

Nordic Walking is an ideal sport for the whole body exercise. It is very easy to learn. Anyone who has ever run cross country will have no problems. The shoulders should be loose and relaxed. Torso and hips should be swinging in harmony, with feet pointing straight ahead. The movement is diagonal. Through vigorous use of arms one can increase the walking pace. Thus, the effectiveness of the training is increased.

Equipment

One should only practice with appropriate sportswear. In the cold season, one can not do without a head covering. Good shoes are very important to catch the suspension of the steps. It is important to wear shoes with air cushions. It need not be the most expensive, but they must fit very well. In Nordic Walking the pulse should be kept evenly as possible over the period of training to achieve an optimal result.