Nordic walking is a gentle physical activity suitable for all levels. This dynamic discipline entails much less intense cardiovascular work than running, but nevertheless generates a fairly high energy expenditure. Count 400 calories per hour.
If walking remains a natural movement, this activity has an interesting particularity. The use of sticks specific and adapted to your size helps to improve your propulsion. They also increase your movement speed.
With this technique, you engage all the muscles in your upper body. By pushing on your sticks, you strengthen those of your arms which mobilize 90% of the muscles of your body. Your arms should set the pace, your legs should follow.
Nordic walking is for both women and men, but also for children, sportsmen or sedentary people. Physical condition and age are irrelevant. This sport adapts to everyone’s goals. It is ideal for those who want to take control of their health.
The benefits of Nordic walking
Walking sticks allow you to relieve hip and knee muscles, while remaining active. They absorb the shocks, both uphill and downhill. People who are sensitive, fragile or subject to certain joint tensions can thus adopt Nordic walking without risk of injury.
This adapted sport also helps to correct bad posture. The poles force you to keep your body straight and involve the complete muscular mobilization of your backs. From your neck to your lower back, the strengthening work will considerably reduce your possible stiffness. Point the tips of your poles backwards to ensure better forward projection.
What if walking with sticks improved your breathing capacity ? The movements and position of your body promote the opening of your rib cage for deep breathing.
However, in order to take advantage of these benefits, do not hesitate to warm up your body before exercise.
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