Discover the spectacular benefits of Nordic walking
A great activity for your health - Nordic walking has recently become a real social phenomenon. It's a physical activity that is often praised for its merits and is recommended by doctors.
A practice born in Finland - As its name suggests, Nordic walking comes from the Scandinavian countries, and more specifically from Finland.
First lessons - In 1966, the Finnish athlete Leena Jääskeläinen was the first to teach this sporting activity at the Faculty of Physical Education of the University of Jyväskylä (Helsinki).
How do you practice Nordic walking? - Nordic walking isn't merely walking with sticks in your hands. There's more to it! You have to walk fast, with an average speed of 6 km/h or 3.7 miles per hour.
The whole muscle chain is working! - Unlike traditional running and walking, which only work the muscles of the lower part of the body, Nordic walking works the entire muscle chain.
A practice accessible to all - One of the advantages of Nordic walking is that it is accessible to everyone. From 7 to 77 years old (and over), everyone can take up this sports activity.
Nordic walking strengthens joints and bones - To maintain their strength, our bones need to be stimulated by vibrations. Nordic walking is a good way to strengthen them.
It burns fat - Since it uses a large part of the body's muscles, Nordic walking burns large amounts of fat, and can therefore help with weight loss.
It makes us breathe better - Nordic walking helps us breathe better. Indeed, thanks to its position and its support, the walker improves his pulmonary amplitude when he practices this sport.
It is excellent for our cardiovascular system - Nordic walking improves our cardiac capacity and reduces the risk of stroke.
It reduces stress and nervousness - Multiple studies on Nordic walking have concluded that its practice reduces stress, nervousness, and even depressive symptoms.
Better quality of sleep - The hormones secreted in our body by the practice of Nordic walking also affect our sleep.