'Nordic Poles' what are they and what is 'Nordic Walking'?What is Nordic Walking?Nordic Poles walking uses two specially designed poles to work the upper body while walking. Like cross country skiing, the poles are used by the arms to match each step the person takes and are considered by many to be an essential piece of Equipment
(Two of the most popular and reliably engineered poles for you to use and enjoy the benefits of walking are the Komperdell nordic walking poles and the Leki nordic walking poles). This improved walking posture when combined with the unique 4-Wheel-Drive type action of walking with poles radically reduces the stress to the shins, knees, hips and back. Nordic Walking or ski walking is low impact and yet provides a highly effective workout - burning more calories and working more muscle groups than regular walking. A pair of fitness Nordic Poles for walking allow you to burn more calories while feeling no greater exertion when walking on streets, sidewalks, and paths. Good poles come with instruction manuals and often with videos for the proper technique. Nordic walking grips are designed for the technique used, with a half-glove to allow the proper release. They come with a removable rubber tip for switching between hard and soft surfaces Two sticks are better than one on the trail. Using a pair of hiking poles or trekking poles gives you balance and takes more stress off the lower body joints. The grips and straps are designed so you can push down on them to assist yourself on the trail, but also for quick release if the pole gets stuck between rocks or roots. How can you make walking a better overall workout without feeling like you are exerting any more energy? How can you overcome the slouching, neck and shoulder pain many get from working at desks and computers?
Across Europe, millions of people have taken up Nordic Pole walking to give them a good workout and loosen their neck and shoulders. “By just adding Nordic poles you can turn a simple walk around the block into an efficient, effective, aerobic - total body workout! How is it Better Than Just Walking? For a better but easier cardio workout, Nordic Pole walking increases your heart rate without increasing your perceived rate of exertion. You get a better workout without feeling like you are working any harder. While you can get a similar heart rate effect by walking faster, there are many people who do not want to walk faster or cannot walk fast. Upper Body Workout. Pole walking works the arms, shoulders and upper chest and back muscles through a full range of motion, stretching and lengthening those muscles which are often tight. The motion works to overcome the hunching forward that many people adopt while working at desks, computers, reading or watching TV. Many people exhibit stress by tightening their neck and shoulder muscles. Nordic walking loosens up those knots. Stability and Posture. On any surface, the poles provide more stability for walkers who have balance, knee or leg problems. Proper use of the poles and arm motion encourages good posture. People who had given up walking for pleasure find that they can walk comfortably with the poles. For natural trails, the poles provide stability for walkers much like a hiking stick
Nordic Poles for walking are the hottest trend in fitness, and this efficient workout is spreading rapidly all over the world. It’s a low-stress, total body workout that's fantastic for weight-loss, and great for your body and mind.It will keep you fit, toned & healthy, and most anyone can do it - regardless of age, weight, or gender.Return to Equipment Return to Health page Why don't you make use of our Map-My_Walk feature map page where you can plot your next or last walk all from the comfort of the armchair. It costs nothing only fun time and you can explore the whole world in front of the computer before you get out there and enjoy the trip. Go on, take a hike. |
