Is Nordic Walking , better than regular walking ?

Nordic walking is walking, with especially design poles that permit you to make use of up to 90% of all the muscles of your body in one fitness activity. This type of walking is appropriate for all types of terrain - trails, beaches, fields and sand dunes. This Walking is regular walking, but up to 40% more efficient by the using of hand-held poles. The effectiveness is by higher Calories burning up for the same "hard work". It is a great way to get out and benefit from the countryside, or your own neighborhood. Walking with the poles is great for releasing tension in the neck and shoulders. It has been shown to be really beneficial for back problems. Walking with two poles is great for people who are looking for a smart physical action with greatest health benefits joint with fun and convenience.
Nordic walking is very accepted in Europe, and there are now skilled teachers, teaching people the right striding motion to get complete advantage from the activity. This fitness is exercise fitting for anyone , and at all times of the year, including the winter. This Nordic walking adds to the energy burning up because the number of muscles being exercised is increased, and trains the entire body and is easy on the joints because of the way the effort is spread over the mobility system. This concentrated walking reduces as much as possible the labor being done by the heart and adds to the oxygen take-up of the whole body.
The special designed poles are the cause that while you walk you train your upper body and arms as well. Nordic walking is perfect whole body excersise for all age groups. The walking is the perfect sport for people of all ages and heights and can be trained everwhere at any moment. Amongst claims made for this type of walking is that it can strengthen bones, combat the effects of osteoporosis, lessen neck and shoulder tension and improve symptoms of repetitive strain wound. It is easy on the knees and takes pressure off the lower body. Nordic Walking is an open-air leisure sport with a dynamic and harmonious pace, giving a general work out to all the body muscles chains.
In summary, Nordic walking is an exercise type with countless rewards, both for the healthy individual needing a more vigorous exercise form, specially for cardiovascular benefits, and for an individual with limits.
For the people who have no access with an coach I have some advices .There are many DVD on sale with a full instructions: you have explanations how to hold the poles , how to start the walking with correct rhythm , and even how to use the poles for other exercises .The poles and the DVD can be bought over the Internet . I purchased mine on Ebay .

Article Source: http://www.essentialrelease.com

The Auothor is retired From a communication company , and enjoyes writing articles.He is an ardent Nordic Walker . You can see a lot of information in his website www.walkingisraelis.com . The Author is the owner of a Nordic Walking Web Site .

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