Pole walking, also known as Nordic walking, is an effective and enjoyable way to keep fit. This sport combines elements of ordinary walking and the use of special sticks, which puts an additional load on the upper body.
In this article, we would like to tell you more about this unique type of useful physical exercise, which you can use in the TAOR Karpaty Resort & Spa**** hotel and recreation complex, and its features and benefits.
Nordic walking in the Carpathians!
You can practice your favorite sport or simply start a physical activity that will benefit your body even on vacation!
Guests of the TAOR Karpaty complex can rent poles for Nordic walking and go on an interesting route of varying difficulty together with the complex’s instructor.
Just imagine how it is – you go on a journey along mountain paths, admiring incredible views, conquer the chosen route and return full of incredible emotions!
Our instructor necessarily conducts a preliminary briefing, selects an individual route based on your skills and accompanies you throughout the entire route, so you can be sure of a safe and comfortable trip.
Taking care of your own health, endurance and quality of physical activity has never been so pleasant!
Athletic walking with sticks. Its feature and advantages?
Nordic walking is suitable for people of any age and fitness level. This is a great way to maintain an active lifestyle and take care of your health.
The main advantages of sports walking with sticks:
1. Improved cardiovascular health: Increasing your heart rate while walking helps strengthen your cardiovascular system.
2. Improvement of muscle tone: Thanks to the active work of the hands and shoulders while walking with sticks, the muscles of the upper part of the body are strengthened.
3. Reducing stress on joints: Using sticks helps reduce stress on knees and other joints, which is especially beneficial for people with arthritis or other joint problems.
4. Improving coordination and balance: Nordic walking promotes the development of coordination of movements and maintenance of balance.
5. General boost of energy and mood: Active recreation in the fresh air helps increase energy levels, improves mood and reduces stress.
The benefits of Nordic walking.
Scandinavian walking, or Nordic walking, has many health benefits. Here are the main ones:
1. Improving cardiovascular health: This type of walking increases the heart rate, which helps strengthen the cardiovascular system and improve blood circulation.
2. Strengthening the muscles: Using the poles activates the muscles of the upper body, including the arms, shoulders, back and chest muscles, providing a full body workout.
3. Reduced stress on joints: Poles help reduce stress on knees and other joints, making Nordic walking ideal for people with arthritis or other joint problems.
4. Improve coordination and balance: Regular exercise improves coordination and balance, which is especially important for the elderly.
5. Improving posture: Walking with sticks helps to maintain correct posture by strengthening the muscles of the back and shoulders.
6. Burning calories: Nordic walking allows you to burn more calories compared to normal walking due to the additional load on the muscles of the upper body.
7. Stress reduction: Like any physical activity, Nordic walking helps reduce stress levels, improve mood and reduce depression.
8. General energy boost: Regular exercise helps boost energy levels and improve overall well-being.
9. Accessibility: This sport is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels and can be practiced at any time of the year on various types of terrain.
10. Social interaction: Nordic walking is often done in groups, which provides an opportunity to communicate and strengthen social ties.
Poles for Nordic walking. How to choose?
Choosing poles for Nordic walking is an important step to achieve maximum comfort and training efficiency. Here are some basic recommendations:
1. Length of sticks: Properly selected length of sticks will ensure comfort and efficiency of walking. The general rule for determining length is to multiply a person’s height in centimeters by a factor of 0.68. For example, for a person with a height of 170 cm, the length of the sticks will be 170 x 0.68 = 115.6 cm (round to the nearest value – 115 cm).
2. Material: Poles can be made of different materials such as aluminum, fiberglass or carbon fiber (carbon). Aluminum sticks are usually cheaper and stronger, but heavier. Fiberglass and carbon poles are lighter and provide better cushioning, but are more expensive.
3. Handle: The handles of the sticks should be comfortable and fit well in the hand. They can be made of cork, rubber or plastic. Cork grips absorb moisture and reduce slippage, making them ideal for long walks.
4. Straps: Straps on the handles (lanyards) should ensure reliable fixation of the sticks on the hands and be comfortable. It is best when the straps have a quick release system for ease of use.
5. Tips: The tips of the sticks can be changed, which allows you to use them on different types of surfaces. Rubber tips are suitable for asphalt or concrete, while metal tips are suitable for natural surfaces such as dirt or snow.
6. Adjustable or non-adjustable poles: Adjustable poles can be adjusted according to your height, which is convenient for use by several people or for travel. Non-adjustable poles are lighter and stronger, but their length does not change.
Remember that properly selected sticks will contribute to more comfortable and efficient walking, as well as help to avoid possible injuries.
Finnish sports walking – what is it?
Quite often, people get confused in the terminology, and do not clearly understand what Finnish sports walking is, and how it differs from Scandinavian?
Let me assure you – it is the same thing.
Finnish sport walking, also known as Nordic walking or Nordic walking, is a form of physical activity that combines normal walking with specially designed poles. This practice originated in Finland and was developed as a summer training for skiers.
In a word, this is the same walking with sticks, which has a positive effect on your body.
