Nordic walking: who is useful, the effect on the body, what muscles work

Many people think that walking with poles is boring for the elderly and torture for the young. But in many countries this is not the case, and everyone walks with poles. It’s also a great alternative to keep your grip on your body if you’re bored with your usual workouts. In front of you – a list of good reasons to try Nordic walking today.

Nastya Poletaeva

founder and head of the first professional “Nordic Walking School” in Russia

Tells why young people should do walking with poles and what can attract them.

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Does not require a lot of money

You don’t need to spend a lot of money on walking with poles. It doesn’t take long to learn and doesn’t cost a lot of money. You can master all the nuances in just three or four lessons.

Suitable for any season

Nordic walking can be practiced all year round, regardless of the weather and landscape. Bicycling, for example, requires certain weather, skiing requires snow. In the case of Nordic walking, it is enough to take poles and go for a walk when you have free time and opportunity. Here you are your own master and can regulate your daily regimen.

Democratic

Young people, most often students, do not have extra money to buy a gym membership. Walking with poles perfectly replaces a treadmill and also allows you to change the pace and speed, increase the load, walk on rough terrain. Therefore, we recommend replacing stuffy halls with Nordic walking in the fresh air.

Revitalizing

This is another important benefit. Often, young people spend a lot of time in front of the computer, straining the spine. From the endless sedentary lifestyle, above all, the collar zone suffers. Walking in this regard helps a lot. In your break, you can get away for a short walk.

Helps to fight bad habits

Nordic walking is a great tool to fight smoking. The exercise strengthens the cardiovascular system and lungs, allows you to breathe well. So it is much easier to get rid of the bad habit. Smokers who start exercising in the fresh air, more easily tolerate the fight against addiction.

Evenly loads the muscles

Also an attractive feature, because not only the legs are loaded during walking. The arms are also put to work. Plus you can relieve the spine after sedentary work, take care of your joints, maintain muscle tone. The key here is regularity. Ideally three to four times a week for 60-90 minutes.

Gives you the freedom to express yourself

Another important thing is the psychological aspect. Many people shy away from going to a fitness club for fear of meeting Apollos and Aphrodites with perfect figures. In the case of Nordic walking, there is no need to be ashamed of your body. Walking is practiced by the same ordinary people who want to be healthy and fit.

Opens up perspectives

Another important point is that all young people can participate in competitions, regardless of their initial physical fitness. Everyone can win a prize. And the competitive aspect is very important for those who like not only to participate, but also to win. And Nordic walking gives all these opportunities. You can compete in walking technique, where physical parameters are not important at all – only your skills.

It’s fashionable

Many people are attracted by the trend of walking with poles. After all, recently the activity is gaining popularity. Even 10 years ago, everyone laughed at it, but now more and more young people understand the benefits of Nordic walking.