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Nordic Walking is the perfect fitness training for all!
The origins of "Nordic Walking",are, the name implies, in the Scandinavian countries. This was used as a form of fitness training by biathletes and cross country skiers in the summer months. Since then, nordic walking has spread like an epidemic across the whole of Europe. It has become an increasingly popular form of exercise for sports novices or those who have decided to take up regular exercise again. It is suitable for those who are out of condition or top sportsmen and women, either young or old, male or female. Everyone has their own reason for springing into action! Nordic walking is an efficient form of exercise and fitness training using poles made from a combination of carbon and glass fibres which are looped around the hands in a particular way.
There are many advantages : Nordic walking
- is 40 to 50% more effective than walking without sticks.
- it is quick and easy to learn the techniques.
- develops stamina as it is an aerobic form of exercise.
- exercises around 90% of muscles.
- increases calorie burning by up to 40% (optimal for weight loss!)
- decreases tension in the neck and shoulders
- improves blood circulation
- is particularly suitable fro those who are overweight or who have back or joint problems
- is an ideal form of outdoor sport for those who are recovering from injury
- has positive effects on the immune and hormonal systems as well as on mental well-being
Ferienregion Dachstein-Salzkammergut
Tourismusverband Inneres Salzkammergut
Kirchengasse 4, 4822 Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee
Tel.: +43 (0)6135 8329
Fax: +43 (0)6135 8329-74
e-Mail: info@dachstein-salzkammergut.at
Web: http://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at
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