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Nordic Walking uses special poles to engage the upper body and core in fluid, rhythmical walking that propels the body forward. Learn the correct techniques, history, benefits, and basic steps in this healthy physical activity.
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Nordic Walking Nordic Walking uses special poles to engage the upper body and core in a “4-wheel drive” mode of fluid and rhythmical walking in a way that propels the body forward.
Seizing the Poles It is important to have the correct height pole When holding the pole upright with the rubber tip at your heal, your forearm should be parallel to the ground.
A bit of history History1930s – Super fit competitive cross country skiers in Finland started to use poles in their off season training when there was no snow – they soon realized that this was giving them a massive advantage and that the technique was a perfect training aid that kept their heart and lungs in top condition and ensured upper and lower body muscles remained in top shape.1980sNordic Walking began to be used by more people as a recreational physical activity in its own right and enthusiasts realized that they were achieving a whole body workout that was fun and simple to incorporate into every day life. “Nordic walking” was coined by a Finnish ski pole manufacturer in 1997 1997 – 2000The Finnish sports institute joined forces with other agencies and the ski pole manufacturer Exel plc to formalize the technique of the sport and to develop specific poles for Nordic walkers. 2000 – Present Lots of Associations were born all over Europe and in the whole world. There are now well over ten million regular Nordic Walkers all over the world and it is rapidly becoming a common sight in Europe, the USA, Australia, Canada etc With This project we gave our contribution to the growth of this sport
Who enjoys Nordic Walking? Everybody !!!
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Basic steps to Nordic walking 1 Walk your natural walk without poles, notice arms swinging from the shoulders opposing the legs. 2 Walk your natural walk with poles, let the poles drag as you get accustomed to the rhythm & the feel of the poles in your hands 3 When you feel the poles naturally grip the ground push the poles down and back. 4 When comfortable with the rhythm stop dragging the poles.
WhenNordicWalkingrememberto • Keep the poles next to, or behind you • Start slow and gradually build up • Gentle stretching afterwards • Walk facing towards the traffic • Wear bright coloured &/or reflective clothing, especially at dawn & dusk • Check with your doctor before starting any new exercise routine
Benefits of Nordic Walking Nordic Walking is quite unique in that it provides benefits for everybody from those with medical problems to the super fit. • Involves total body • Improves cardiorespiratory endurance • Burns a lot of calories • Improves muscular strength/endurance • Low impact • safe • fun
More benefits… • Decreases forces in the lower body by 25% • Less stress on spine and joints • Especially good for people with arthritis or • other problems with ankles, knees, hips • or spine • Improves posture & back health • Improves lymph system drainage
Also helps with… • Release of shoulder & neck tension • Balance & stability • Osteoporosis • Weight-loss • Peripheral vascular disease Follow the flower!
