Health Benefits of Nordic Walking

If you can walk you can Nordic Walk. Nordic Walking is suitable for anybody, of any age & any fitness level.

People hear Nordic Walking & immediately think of a high intensity exercise only suitable for fit active people. Well it is certainly an excellent activity to maintain fitness for top athletes, after all it was originally designed for cross country skiers in Finland to maintain their fitness levels during the summer months when there was no snow.

However it is suitable for virtually anyone looking for something:

• to lose weight
• is low impact
• is kind to joints, particularly knee & hip replacements
• for cardio fitness - recommended for blood pressure, heart conditions, stroke victims etc
• for back problems
• for neck, shoulder problems
• to reduce tension
• for repetitive strains
• to improve heart & lung functions
• to socialise
• to make new friends
• to enjoy the outdoors
• to get the feel good factor

The list is endless & Nordic Walking is often recommended by the Medical Profession to aid toward the recovery of many conditions.

Nordic Walking is proven to burn up to 46% more calories than normal walking, so if losing weight or burning off excess calories following Christmas, Holiday etc is your objective then Nordic Walking will certainly help you achieve your goal.

Nordic Walking if taught correctly is proven to use 90% of your bodies muscle groups, so if you are looking for a 'one size fits all solution' then Nordic Walking will tick all the boxes for an overall body workout.

Nordic Walking has a number of 'gears' that cater for the slowest, steadiest walker who is really only looking for a gentle exercise routine that utilises the effort & energy used in the most effective & productive way, to the most advanced athlete who wishes to improve or maintain cardiovascular training whilst exercising as many muscle groups as possible.

Basically Nordic Walking is suitable for anyone, there is a level of Nordic Walking that can cater for virtually anybody.