The benefits of Nordic Walking?
Nordic walking is suitable for everyone and can be used as:
- a fitness technique
- a healthy walking concept
- a rehabilitative tool
- sports conditioning
It combines the simplicity of walking with core and upper body conditioning similar to cross country skiing. This gives you a full body workout, which means it is possible to:
- Strengthen your abdominal muscles, so improving core stability.
- Improve your posture and gait.
- Reduce the impact on the lower body – hips, knees, ankles and feet.
- Release tension in the neck and shoulders.
- Burn approximately 20% more calories than ordinary walking, when the technique is performed correctly!
- Increase bone density.
- Boost your circulation.
Furthermore, Nordic Walking is both an outdoors and social activity both of which can reduce stress, improve your mental health and well being.