The many benefits of Nordic Walking
What is Nordic Walking All About? Watch in this You Tube Explanation :
Demonstration of
Nordic Walking
Nordic Walking operates approximately 90% of the body's
muscles. If you want to loose those Kilograms: Walk –Nordic Walk!
Nordic Walking is walking with
specially design poles that allow you to use up to 90% of all the muscles of
your body in one simple-to-learn fitness activity. Nordic walking is defined as
"fitness walking using specially designed poles". This type of walking is
suitable for all types of terrain – trails, beaches, fields and sand dunes.
Nordic Walking is regular walking made but up to 40% more effective by the use of
specifically designed hand-held poles. Nordic Walking is a great way to get out
and enjoy the countryside. Nordic walking is great for releasing tension in the
neck and shoulders and has been shown to be really beneficial for back problems.
Nordic Walking is great for people who are looking for a smart physical
activity with maximum health benefits, combined with fun and convenience. Nordic
walking is very popular in Europe, and there are now certified Nordic walking
"Masters," teaching people the proper striding motion to get full benefit from
the activity. Nordic walking is fitness exercise suitable for anybody and at all
times of the year, including the depths of winter. Nordic Walking increases
energy consumption because the number of muscles being exercised is increased.
Nordic Walking trains the whole body and is easy on the joints because of the
way the load is distributed over the mobility system . Nordic Walking economizes
the work being done by the heart and increases the oxygen take-up of the whole
system .The special designed poles, are causing that while you walk you exercise
your upper body and arms as well. Nordic Walking is ideal complete body training
for all age groups. Nordic walking is easy on the knees and take stress off the
lower body . Nordic walking is the perfect sport for people of all ages and
heights and can be practiced anywhere at any time of the year and without major
effort. Nordic walking is similar and looks like cross-country skiing . Among claims made
for Nordic walking is that it can strengthen bones, combat the effects of
osteoporosis, reduce neck and shoulder tension and alleviate symptoms of
repetitive strain injury. Nordic walking is an open-air leisure
sport with a dynamic and harmonious pace, giving a general work out to all the
body's muscle chains.
In summary, Nordic walking is an exercise form with many advantages, both for
the healthy individual needing a more vigorous exercise form, especially for
cardiovascular benefits, and for an individual with restrictions from a medical
condition that precludes jogging or running.
Nordic Walkers often report that walking with poles leads to
noticeable improvements in their posture .
Nordic Walking can minimize joint stress by up to 30% compared to walking
without poles. This is very good news for people who suffer from painful
arthritic joints.
Nordic Walkers who tolerate back pain often report a reduction in pain when
walking with poles.
Nordic Walking is good weight bearing practice, and therefore helps to
keep your bones strong and healthy.
Nordic Walkers often inform a reduction in muscle strain in the neck and
shoulder area when walking with poles.
Nordic Walking is the perfect exercise following illness, surgery or injury.
Nordic Walking is perfect for people with balance instability problems. The
extra support provided by the poles can also lead to increased levels of
confidence.
Nordic Walking poles make it easier to walk ascending. As a with four legs
you
no longer have to rely on your legs to do all the work. Walking downhill is
easier too.
Nordic Walking can be adapted to offer an extremely challenging training of
the body
for serious exercisers, athletes and sports people.
Nordic Walkers often report that their perceived level of effort is
generally no greater compared to walking without poles at the same
speed.
Nordic Walking has been proven to burn up to 46% more energy and
therefore calories (depending on the intensity of effort applied) than
walking without Poles !!!