Nordic Walking The whole body is trained

Nordic Walking: Almost the whole body is trained

12/10/2014

There are still people who are mild about that „Gestöckel“ smile while Nordic Walking. But this sport is more demanding than it looks. Not only is almost the whole body trained, but it also does something good for his health.

Challenging than it looks
The endurance sport Nordic Walking is more demanding than it looks. By running with the sticks, the entire movement changes. This sport is well suited for people who are overweight or obese. As Prof. Ingo Froböse from the German Sport University Cologne explains, according to a message from the news agency, active use of the knee joint gently loads the knee and hip joints. For beginners, however, it is equally important to learn the technique. For example, Nordic Walking requires a lot of coordination in the up-and-to-grasp movements of the hands, the expansive arm movements with far backward thrust and footwork.

Ideal for sports beginners
„With a proper execution and correct pace, the metabolism is brought to full speed and the fat burning stimulated“, so Froböse opposite dpa. When Nordic Walking up to 90 percent of the muscles are addressed. „For beginners the start into training with Nordic Walking is optimal. They are slowly introduced to higher loads. Initially, three to four units of 45 to 60 minutes are ideal“, advises the expert. For those who want to be more demanding after learning and consolidating the technique, try Nordic Running, for example.

Do something good for your health
Nordic walking is not only good for exercising and losing weight, it is also good for your health. Endurance sports, according to experts, reduce the risk of many typical old-age complaints. These include osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes and back pain. In addition, the gentle sport for people suffering from osteoarthritis. (Ad)