Nordic walking

Nordic walking is dynamic walk with special sticks in different difficulty of nature terain.

It is very easy but very efficient form of walking. It has gained popularity because it is easy but effective way to keep your body fit.

By doing Nordic walking you will burnt 40% calories more than by classical walk. 

Walking is everyday activity done every single day by 6 miliards people on the earth whether we realize it or not. Walking as a sport is very popular among people alol around the world.

Nordic walking is practised by people who work sitting down, patients with knee and back problems. Walking releases muscle tention in neck and shouldres and its optimal outdoor training for loosing wight. It discreases high blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides and sticks proved support specialy for older people.

History of Nordic walking

This form of walking was founded in Scandinavia where was used mainly by ski runners. It was developed in Finland in mountain regions and the advantages are proofed. In 1997 Finnish runner Matti Heikkilä together with carbon sticks producer invented programme concentrating on reinforce of all body. And Nordic walking was developed.

Effects of Nordic walking

Thank to telescopic or classic ski sticks the tention in a neck area is decreasedand released and shoulder muscles, chest muscles and back muscles are activated.

Almost all 660 body muscles are activated, body circulation system is trained and imminuty system is strenghtened by doing nordic walking. In comparation to classic jog, ribs, knees nad joints are not under such a pressure. Walker has better stability and pressure is 30% less then in classic jog therefor nordic walking is suitable for patient with degenerative back diseases.

Doctors recommed this type of sport to patients with osteoporosy. Nordic walking is trendy because it is almost two times more efficient than classic walking without sticks.

What sticks you need

Nordic walking sticks have special hendles.  It is made of high quality and light material (carbon and glass fibre).

Special attachment are between stick and handle. Sticks are equipped with metal tip (use on smooth relief) and changable rubber ‚slippers‘ (use on soft relief).

stature                     height poles

 200 cm                    135 až 140 cm

 190 cm                    130 až 140 cm

 180 cm                    125 až 135 cm

 170 cm                    120 až 130 cm

 160 cm                    110 až 120 cm

 150 cm                    105 až 115 cm

 140 cm                    100 až 110 cm

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