Nordic walking involves applying force to the poles with each stride. Nordic walkers use more of their entire body (with greater intensity) and receive fitness building stimulation not present in normal walking for the chest, lats, triceps, biceps, shoulder, abdominals, spinal and other core muscles that may result in significant increases in heart rate at a given pace.
Nordic walking has been estimated as producing up to a 46% increase in energy consumption, compared to walking without poles.
THE TECHNIQUE
The cadences of the arms, legs and body are, rhythmically speaking, similar to those used in normal, if vigorous, walking. The range of arm movement regulates the length of the stride. Restricted arm movements will mean a restricted pelvic motion and stride length. The longer the pole thrust the longer the stride and more powerful the swing of the pelvis and upper torso.
EQUIPMENT
Nordic walking poles are significantly shorter than those recommended for cross-country skiing. Nordic walking poles come in one-piece, non-adjustable shaft versions, available in varying lengths, and telescoping two or three piece twist-locking versions of adjustable length. One piece poles are generally stronger and lighter, but must be matched to the user. Telescoping poles are 'one-size fits all', and are more transportable.
Source: Wikipedia
Explore the wonderful nature of Slovenia on nordic poles.
Join us if you are new to nordic walking or already an experienced nordic walker.
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Tamara and Dejan
National Licenced Nordic Walking Instructors
(ZUTS U1)
dejan@tamdejz.com
mob. +386(0)51 389005
Nordic walking has been estimated as producing up to a 46% increase in energy consumption, compared to walking without poles.
THE TECHNIQUE
The cadences of the arms, legs and body are, rhythmically speaking, similar to those used in normal, if vigorous, walking. The range of arm movement regulates the length of the stride. Restricted arm movements will mean a restricted pelvic motion and stride length. The longer the pole thrust the longer the stride and more powerful the swing of the pelvis and upper torso.
EQUIPMENT
Nordic walking poles are significantly shorter than those recommended for cross-country skiing. Nordic walking poles come in one-piece, non-adjustable shaft versions, available in varying lengths, and telescoping two or three piece twist-locking versions of adjustable length. One piece poles are generally stronger and lighter, but must be matched to the user. Telescoping poles are 'one-size fits all', and are more transportable.
Source: Wikipedia
Explore the wonderful nature of Slovenia on nordic poles.
Join us if you are new to nordic walking or already an experienced nordic walker.
Contact us for more information.
Tamara and Dejan
National Licenced Nordic Walking Instructors
(ZUTS U1)
dejan@tamdejz.com
mob. +386(0)51 389005
