- How is Nordic walking different from normal walking?
- Nordic walking: effects
- Find Nordic Walking Company
- Nordic walking equipment
- VIDEO: The instructor advises which Nordic walking poles to choose
Nordic walking, more than a regular walk, strengthens the muscles of the upper body and reduces the load on the knees and spine. Find out how NORDIC WALKING differs from normal walking.
The phenomenonNordic walking , which has conquered the world, is that it is a sport that is accessible and safe for everyone, brings immediate he alth benefits and does not require great financial outlays. The only necessary expense are special poles, the price of the cheapest ones does not exceed PLN 100.
The homeland of Nordic walking is Finland. Although Finnish cross-country skiers have been training without skis, with only poles during snow-free months for decades, it has only existed as a popular sport of Nordic walking for a dozen or so years. The dynamic development began in 1997, when the Finnish company "Exel" produced the first specialized poles.
How is Nordic walking different from normal walking?
Normal walking involves 35% muscles, while Nordic walking - as much as 90%, including all muscles from the waist down. There is one condition: we march correctly, only then we can clearly feel the work of the muscles of the arms and shoulders. The poles reduce the load on the hip, knee and foot joints, which is especially important for elderly people who need to save their joints, and for those who are overweight.
Proper gait technique allows you to reduce the load on the joints by 30%. compared to jogging. Poles help maintain correct posture. Nordic walking engages the muscles of the arms, upper and lower back, as well as the muscles of the chest and abdomen, which makes the silhouette more upright.
Regular walks with poles improve the work of the cardiovascular system, help reduce blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol levels. Nordic walking is perfect for people who are stressed out, overloaded with work sitting at the computer - it helps to get rid of the stiffness of the neck and relaxes the muscles around the neck. This activity is especially recommended for people who want to lose weight. Although it seems that the effort is less, walking with poles burns up to 40%. more calories than without them. Nordic walking has no he alth contraindications. You can start even at an advanced age, because the poles give a sense of security duringwalking and help you keep your balance.
Nordic walking: effects
This kind of walking gives rhythm to the walk, and speeds up and lengthens the stride. What is this for? It is clear to develop harmoniously allmuscles ! Both the upper and lower parts of the body are strengthened, which translates into many benefits for our body. Nordic walking relieves the entire motor apparatus, reduces the load on the knees and back, relieves tension in the area of the shoulders and the neck, increases the lateral mobility of the cervical part and the spine, also ensures better walking posture - it becomes simple and very natural: it is based on a diagonal course torso movements, i.e. the upper and lower torso move in the opposite direction.
Find Nordic Walking Company
Nordic walking is a very social activity - it is most pleasant to walk in a group, or at least in pairs. There are many Nordic walking groups. You just need to look around to find a center that is a point of contact for those willing. He often invites an instructor who will show not only the correct gait technique, but also important exercises to warm up and stretch the muscles.
Nordic walking equipment
The equipment used for Nordic walking are mainly poles made of light and extremely durable materials, equipped with a special handle with a system of straps attaching the poles to the hand (telescopic poles are also available for sale) and jogging shoes ( for basic training).