The Scandinavian walking is the certain technology of walking with use of special sticks. Thanks to sticks all groups of muscles get into gear and pressure upon the waist and joints decreases.
Do you meet on the street, going with similar with sticks similar on ski? People with surprise look, and someone already thinks of such sport. Especially as athletes and doctors already speak about advantage of the Scandinavian walking. Yes, the Scandinavian or Nordic walking wins the niche.
And sticks as it seems at first sight, not ski, but special, intended for walks on the cross-country terrain.
Nordic walking suits all, even to people with problems with health. It for people with cardiovascular fouls, with musculoskeletal system problems is recommended, to people of old age. During such walking many groups of muscles work, shoulders finish, lungs deeply work. The advantage of the Scandinavian walking increases also the fact that classes are on the street, in any weather and in any area.
What is necessary for the Scandinavian walking
- Special sticks.
- Free clothes for the street depending on weather
- Good and convenient! footwear. Ideally sneakers for run.
- Spirit to be engaged.
Reject doubt and constraint — Nordic walking equal sport. It is possible to move everywhere — at stadium, on forest tracks, in mountains, on the street. Where to you it is comfortable. In loneliness or with adherents.
Sticks for the Scandinavian walking
So, you decide to go. Necessary attribute - sticks. Don't replace with ski (yes, it sometimes practices), buy special sticks. They are on sale in sports shops, at official distributors. If folding — them it is easier to adjust sticks on growth, to take in transport. Pay attention to the handle and belts. The stick has to conveniently" sit" in the hand, be attracted densely to the hand. Buy special gloves for comfort and convenience. Sticks have tips — for the grass, asphalt and ice.
Now, you can safely begin the movement. But you remember that it is sport and for a start the moderation is necessary. If you begin in club or with the coach, you will be taught as it is correct to move, breathe how to do warm-up and the hitch.