Nordic Walking

What is Nordic Walking?

Nordic Walking uses specially designed poles to enhance your natural walking experience. With a technique that is similar to the upper body action of classic cross country skiing, Nordic Walking becomes a genuinely whole body exercise that can be enjoyed at many levels, from walking for health to athletic Nordic running.  More than 10 million people globally enjoy this outdoor activity all year round.

  • burn up to 46% more calories compared to walking without poles
  • release tension in the neck and shoulders
  • improve your posture and gait
  • strengthen your back and abdominal muscles
  • tighten and shape your upper arms
  • reduce the  impact on the joints

And because Nordic Walking doesn’t feel like hard work you’ll be happy to walk further and for longer.

Is it for me?
Nordic Walking is a very accessible activity and something that can be shared by people of different fitness levels.  It’s an ideal activity for people who haven’t exercised for a while or who dislike traditional sports or gym activities.  An injured person can use the poles to support and guide, working to improve fitness as part of their rehabilitation. Athletes can use Nordic Walking for cross training and incorporate Nordic running.  Community groups find it a sociable way to keep fit.  If you’d like to shed a few pounds, then Nordic Walking is an enjoyable way to do this.  It’s great for fitness enthusiasts who like to try new things.  Whatever your age from 8 to 80+, you’ll probably enjoy discovering the benefits of Nordic Walking that improve your quality of life.

There are many benefits to learning the full Nordic Walking technique and this can help people with health issues for example; repetitive strain injury, osteoporosis, post surgery for breast cancer or hip replacement etc. This can be done at a lower intensity.

 

Nicola Ellis is an International Nordic Walking Association (INWA) approved instructor and Consultant private physiotherapist and using her wide experience and expertise can assess and teach at an appropriate level for everyone.

 

 If you can walk – you can Nordic Walk!