Sport

Walk More Nordically

2 September 2018

By Joseph

You’re a cross-country skier but there’s no snow. What do you do?

Simply swap a pair of skies for a pair of walking boots and carry on as before. The recreational activity of Nordic Walking first came about as a training method for cross-country skiers in Finland during the off-season. Before long, the Finns realised they were on to something and began marketing the activity globally as Nordic Walking.

As a total body, low impact recreation, Nordic walking is most popular amongst older adults, those recovering from injury and casual exercisers. Unlike running, Nordic walking won’t ruin your joints and, unlike a session in the gym, won’t render your joints stiff for the rest of the week.

To be pedantic, nordic walking achieves a 46% increase in energy consumption over regular walking and builds muscular strength and even improves cardiovascular efficiency. The best part though? It’s easy; you won’t even feel tired!

If you wish to try Nordic walking then head over to British Nordic Walking or Nordic Walking UK who can point you in the direction of classes and guided walks. Or alternatively, just buy a set yourself and walk till’ your heart’s content!

Like this article? Please share!

  •
    Books Best Book Series: Percy Jackson and the Olympians
    This Percy Jackon and the Olympians series came about when the author Rick Riordan’s son requested yet another bedtime story based on the Ancient Greek myths. This collection of books has been a huge hit with everyone from primary school upwards. The stories follow the life of Percy Jackson, a demi-god and son of Poseidon. […]
    Read Full Article
  • Editorials Mastering Politics: The Power of the Prime Minister
    Understanding politics isn’t easy – let alone trying to understand the role of the most important person in Britain: the Prime Minister. This week’s Mastering Politics is all about the power of the prime minister and how much of it they really have. What is the role of the prime minister? The prime minister’s (PM) […]
    Read Full Article
  • Editorials What do women want?
    What do women want? This question has been asked by millions of men (and women) over and over again. It seems to be something so complex and confusing, worthy of in-depth study and deliberation. Here’s the simple answer: balance. You wouldn’t believe it if I told you, but women actually just want to be treated […]
    Read Full Article
  • Food Food Review: Las Iguanas, Newcastle
    4/5 If you love a good theme, Las Iguanas is a restaurant you might like to try. The Latin American-style chain has restaurants all over the country, but I recently popped into the one on Grey Street just down from the Theatre Royal. As always, the restaurant itself is pristine and the atmosphere is super […]
    Read Full Article
  • Books Book Review: 1984 by George Orwell
    1/5 1984 is always cited as one of the best books ever written. It’s supposed to be intelligent, sharp and profound. Instead, I found it to be dull, rambling and unremarkable. Oh, and rampantly sexist. George Orwell was clever – I’ve read his essays and I like them. But 1984? It was hard to believe […]
    Read Full Article
  • health The Best Songs for Sleep
    For many people, getting to sleep is a hugely difficult thing. For some, it just comes to them naturally every night. Yet, for whatever reason, so many people choose to have a sleep playlist. If you’re looking for the best additions to yours, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s our favourite tried-and-tested songs for […]
    Read Full Article