More Nordic Walking Information

Nordic Walking benefits: -

Exercise more with less apparent effort

Research shows that Nordic Walking feels less tiring than normal walking, despite using more combination of muscles. Therefore you can feel relatively comfortable. You are actually exercising more and will be able to exercise for longer. Nordic Walking provides a method of training at a higher intensity than other fitness techniques.

Reduces the stress on your knees and other joints

The loads normally placed through you lower limbs during walking or running is distributed through the arms in Nordic Walking. This decreases the impact on your knees and other joints allowing you to exercise more comfortably. This is particularly beneficial for people with joint problems and those who are overweight.

Nordic Walking can help reduce tension in the neck and shoulder muscles

Muscle tension is a common source of pain in the neck and shoulder region, particularly in office workers. The motion of the shoulder and the activity of the muscles around the shoulder blade means Nordic Walking could release the muscle tension and relieve pain.

Nordic Walking can help can reduce back pain and improve spinal mobility

Nordic Walking is associated with increased rotation of the spine compared to normal walking. It can therefore reduce the stiffness associated with back pain.

Strengthens the bones of the lower and upper body, combating the effect of osteoporosis

The load taken through the arms when using the Nordic Walking poles means that the bones in the upper body as well as the lower body will be strengthened.

General health benefits associated with regular exercise

Regular exercise has been shown repeatedly to provide many benefits for general health and for specific conditions including high blood pressure, obesity, depression and stress.