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NORDIC WALKING -
THE TECHNIQUE
- ITINERARY
NORDIC WALKING: WHAT IS IT?
Nordic walking is a new healthy and easy sport, practiced outdoor alone or
with others. It brings together the benefits of sport and pure fun and
relax. Right for this reason, it is spreading worldwide.
It is perhaps best described as cross-country skiing without the skis (or
the snow!). Just like walking, it is an activity that is suitable for all.
In fact, the use of poles involves 85% of the muscles but reduces the load
on the knees and other joints and cuts down of 30% the physical effort while
improving of 46% and 40% respectively the expenditure of energy and the
fat-burning process compared to the traditional jogging.
Nordic walking is the ideal activity for those who likes to practice some
sport, to keep fit, to loose weight, at any age.
THE TECHNIQUE:
Like cross country skiing, the poles are used by the arms to match each step
the person takes. As you stride with your left foot, you bring your right
arm and pole forward and vice versa.
Keep your arms close to the body before flinging them back and forward. Lean
slightly forwards.
Nordic walking works your upper and lower body at the same time,
strengthening your back, legs and arms; your torso is constantly swinging
from one side to the other.
Info and reservations:
MOUNTAINEERING SCHOOL VAL DI SOLE
Tel: +39 0463 901151 - Fax+39 0463 901155 -
info@guidealpinevaldisole.it
Office P.N.S. di Peio: tel:+39 0463 753186
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