Nordic walking is the best form of self - improvement

 



Nordic walking is a modern view of health and exercise that is nothing like walking sticks. Today it is one of the most popular types of fitness (Wellness classes) in Europe.

The founders of Nordic walking think Finnish skiers, who in the early 70-ies of the last century began to use in their summer training, simulation exercises and running and walking sticks. As it turned out for the winter competition, they showed higher results compared to those who exercise is not used.

After the Finns to use sticks in the summer began Swedish and Norwegian skiers. And "new trends" picked up Switzerland, Austria, Germany and other countries. And since it's a new exercise from the Scandinavian countries, then call it a steel Nordic walking. With time running and walking sticks began to be used not only professional skiers, but also lovers of active recreation and healthy lifestyle.

And today, across Europe, you can meet hundreds of people briskly walking with sticks in hand, on a specially prepared routes, urban parks and footpaths. Every year the number of fans of Nordic walking is growing, as well as the geography. Nordic walking is gaining popularity in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and other countries.

What explains the popularity of Nordic walking

First of all it is a great aerobic exercise that stimulates the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Furthermore, through active repulsion sticks to the work involved not only the muscles of the lower limbs, but also the muscles of the torso and arms.

Due to additional support on the stick reduces the load on the joints and spine. Therefore, Nordic walking is accessible even to people not very prepared in a physical sense, but also overweight and weakened by disease.

Add to this the more natural technique of movement and the ability to do almost anywhere, and you will get the obvious answer —the secret of the popularity of Nordic walking are:

• pronounced healing effect;
• easy to learn;
• the availability of places to practice.

The benefits of Nordic walking for the elderly

Nordic walking is an excellent form of physical activity for older people. Most popular health trends based on the use of physical exercises, making difficult for the elderly requirements.

As a rule, with age-impaired motor coordination and reduced ability to exercise the majority of physical qualities. This is the main reason why most older people, even having such a desire is not in a position to begin to actively engage.

Nordic walking gives them that opportunity. All movements are natural and do not require high level of physical fitness, and the intensity and duration can be easily adjusted by feel.

Equipment

Nordic walking does not impose any special requirements to the College and gear. Clothing should be comfortable, not constrain movements and allow the body to breathe. Sneakers needs to be sustainable on the elastic sole and does not fix the ankle. The only thing you should pay special attention to is stick.

There are special poles for Nordic walking, but you can use ordinary ski poles. Picking up sticks, you need to consider the following points:

The length of the sticks. There are special formulas and tables to determine the length of the sticks depending on growth, but the easiest way is to follow the simple practical advice: when you pick up sticks and put them in front of him on the level of socks, the hands at the elbow should bend at an angle close to 90 degrees. Higher poles will increase the load on the hands and sticks down on the contrary will facilitate the work of the hands.

The material from which made the stick, which significantly affects their quality and price. The cheapest aluminum poles — more than heavy, poorly dampen vibration and less durable. Sticks made of modern composite materials based on glass and carbon fiber combine lightness, high strength and excellent dampen vibration.

Tip. Special Nordic walking poles have a removable (which can be screwed) tip which may be a metal — to walk on earth coating, or rubber — to walk on asphalt and other hard flooring.

How to do

When Nordic walking you need to follow the same rules as when performing other types of exercise. You should not eat more than 1.5-2 hours before the start of classes. Before the walk you need to make small warm-up consisting of dynamic exercises that will help to warm up joints and increase blood circulation. And to end the session, followed by stretching exercises the front and back of the thigh and calf muscles.

Source: www.everlive.ru/nordic-walking/