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WHAT IS NORDIC WALKING?
Nordic walking is a full-body, low-impact fitness activity that originated in Finland as an off-season training method for cross-country skiers. Using specially designed poles, walkers engage their upper body — arms, shoulders, chest, and core — transforming a simple walk into a powerful full-body workout.
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full-body Cardiovascular Health
Benefits
Medical experts widely recognize Nordic walking as one of the most effective cardiovascular workouts available, thanks to its unique ability to engage every major muscle group simultaneously.
Research from the Cooper Institute in Dallas reveals that Nordic walking burns significantly more calories and increases oxygen consumption—making it up to
46% more efficient than standard walking. Unlike regular walking which only engages about
70% of your muscle mass, Nordic walking activates up to
90% of the body's muscles, burns significantly more calories, and reduces joint impact — making it suitable for all fitness levels, ages, and abilities. It is practiced by millions of people in over 40 countries worldwide.
NORDIC WALKING HISTORY
Nordic Walking started in Finland in the early 20th century as a summer training exercise for cross country skiers. The real breakthrough of Nordic Walking as a practiced exercise came in 1997, when a Finnish company, in cooperation with athletes and sports medicine experts, invented a new wrist strap system to make the present-day Nordic walking technique possible.
With the rapid growth and numerous benefits that are being experienced by this new form of physical activity it was to be expected that it would not be long before this style of walking crossed over the borders of Finland and was adopted into other countries as a preferred method of exercise for health/rehabilitation and fitness.
Outside of Finland Nordic Walking has been well received in numerous countries such as Austria, Germany, Norway, and Sweden and is now progressing well into other countries such as Japan, Australia, Netherlands, UK, and the USA.
NORDIC WALKING EQUIPMENT
As with any sport, having the right equipment and proper instruction is essential to your success—and Nordic walking is no exception.
To maximize your fitness results and ensure your safety, it is crucial to use poles specifically engineered for Nordic walking. Standard hiking, trekking, or skiing poles are designed for entirely different purposes and won't deliver the same health benefits.
Our Beginners Basic Starter Package offers exceptional value, providing everything you need to hit the trail with confidence. It includes Nordic Walking poles, Instructional video and extra rubber tips to guide you in the right direction of your training.
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NORDIC WALKING TECHNIQUE
When you walk normally and carry poles with you, it is called the “2-wheel drive”. As soon as you grip the poles properly and start using your upper body, you’re now in “4-wheel drive” and the workout has just reached a brand new level.
Every step should begin with the heel touching the ground and rolling forward to the ball and toe area, where you will push off to propel yourself forward.
The hands should constantly be in a “grip-n-go” state with the pole. They should grip the pole every time the pole hits the ground, then let it go as it is drawn back behind the body, finishing up with an open hand.
As the arms continue to move the poles, the torso and hips should be involved in a counter-swinging motion from the lower body. This effectively works the mid-torso muscle groups
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SMOVEY WALKING
STILL LOOKING TO ELEVATE YOUR WALKING? ADD SMOVEY WALKING TO YOUR FITNESS ROUTINE!
Smovey Vibroswings® is a swing ring system consisting of a spiral hose, 4 steel balls and a handle system with damping elements. The swinging of the freely movable ball mass and the resulting vibration create a unique pattern of movement, which is transmitted directly to the inner hand surfaces and massages the reflex zones and stimulates. Thus, the 500 gram weight of 4 balls can be accelerated up to 5 kilograms by the swing intensity infinitely.
smoveyWALKING is more than waving rings. smoveyWALKING is closely related to Nordic walking and brisk walking. During smoveyWALKING exercises you are strengthen the arm muscles, the abdominal muscles, the thigh muscles and work on endurance.
