What is Nordic Walking

Workout that tones the whole body.

Burns 46% more calories than ordinary walking.

Easy on the knees & joints.

Sociable, safe outdoor exercise.

Suitable for all ability levels,

Nordic Walking should not be confused with trekking, it is a specific technique that if taught correctly uses upto 90% of your muscle groups.

Nordic Walking was developed in the 1930's in FInland to help cross country skiiers train in the summer months.

By the 1980's Nordic Walking became a regular activity in the fitness world mainly in Scandinavian countries, as it was a proven full body workout using very little equipment. It rapidly expanded into other European Countries & USA.

It is now one of the fastest growing fitness activities in the UK.

The concept of Nordic Walking is to use Nordic Poles which are specifically designed for the activity to propel the body forward using power in the upper body to lengthen the stride. Although Nordic Walking burns more calories than normal walking & uses all the major muscle groups in the body, once the technique is perfected it actually feels easier than normal walking.

In fact part of the training actively demonstrates walking with no poles, the use of poles in a trekking position & the use of poles to Nordic Walk.

Anyone who has learnt to Nordic Walk correctly will confirm that the use of Nordic Poles gives the participant a full workout both cardiovascular & overall fitness but actually feels easier than most other fitness activities.