Nordic Walking

Dear visitors, take advantage of our brand new service.... nordic pole hire

Not only is Nordic walking suitable for all age groups but it can be taken up by literally anybody, a beginner or an athlete. You can make it a part of your cross training or overall fitness regime and it doesn't really matter if you are using it to get you motivated or as a completely new training subject. Due to the lower impact on the joints nordic walking can be used as a part of rehabilitation programs.

Nordic walking benefits

Has a positive effect on the muscles and improves posture.
Increases the heart beat by 5-17 beats a minute.
Due to using the upper arms there is a 20% increase in the calorie consumption compared to a standard walk.
Improves spine mobility and helps to release tense muscles of the neck, back and also muscles between the shoulder blades
When the correct technique is followed, 90% of all the muscles are used.
Using the poles decreases the impact on the joints.
Contributes to weight loss, it burns 600 calories an hour.
Improves coordination.

Technique

The nordic walking technique is simple. It is necessary to stretch and warm up before the start. During the actual walk participants should be able to keep the same speed and be able to talk, if they cannot do so, the pace is too fast. The steps should be long and the whole foot should be used. The foot should hit the floor with the heel and a step forward should come from the toes. During the walk the left leg and right arm are moved forward simultaneously followed by the same action of the right leg and left arm. The pole is very useful for walking uphill as well as downhill. The correct pole size is very important for mastering the Nordic walking technique. The right pole size can be calculated using the following formula: height x 0.68 or simply by ensuring that the pole reaches the walker’s elbow. It is also needed to optimize the step length coordinating it with the arm movements. The poles assist a step forward so they shouldn't be placed in front of the body.

Nordic walking pole hire is 150,-Kč /day/pair.

It includes a pedometer, (a device for measuring the number of steps) which is great for keeping you motivated