Nordic Walking

Nordic Walking is an enhancement on regular walking but using poles.

See Also:: Walking

An Overview of Nordic Walking

Nordic Walking uses specially designed poles to enhance your natural walking experience. With a technique that is similar to the upper body action of classic cross country skiing, Nordic Walking becomes a genuinely whole body exercise that can be enjoyed at many levels, from walking for health to athletic Nordic running.

Benefits

Nordic Walking combines the simplicity and accessibility of walking with simultaneous core and upper body conditioning similar to Nordic skiing. The result is a full body workout, which means that you: burn up to 46% more calories compared to walking without poles, release tension in the neck and shoulders, improve your posture and gait, strengthen your back and abdominal muscles and reduce the impact on the joints. Because Nordic Walking doesn't feel like hard work, you'll be happy to walk further and for longer.

Costs

It can be done by anybody, anywhere and does not require expensive equipment or clothing.

Adaptations and Equipment

Getting the correct poles is the most important thing to concentrate on when starting to Nordic Walk - it is also important not to confuse these with ordinary trekking or walking poles. Nordic Walking poles have 3 main components: the Pole Shaft, the Grip / Hand strap and the Basket / Paw.

Facts

Nordic Walking was originally a training regime for cross country skiers

Local Programmes

Contact your local Physical Activity, Health & Wellbeing Team

Across Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland the Physical Activity, Health & Wellbeing Teams are providing opportunities to support you to become more active.

Active Leicester: Braunstone And Rowley Fields

The Active Leicester: BRF project offers residents of the Braunstone and Rowley Fields ward of Leicester City aged 14+ the opportunity to take part in free sport and physical activity sessions; all delivered locally by supportive 'Activators'.

Choose How You Move

Choosehowyoumove.co.uk is a partnership project between Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council, and funded by the Department for Transport.

WALX Leicester East

WALX is a walking club with a unique twist. Our WALX Masters, Coaches and Guides are professional, qualified and passionate about making your WALX unforgettable! Turn your walk into a safe, sociable workout! We lead guided walks and fitness activities inc

Glenfield Parish Council

Local authority with 3 facilities for hire - football, cricket, exercise, walking, functions

Ministry Of Nordic Walks

Providing Nordic Walking tuition and walks around Leicester and Leicestershire since 2016. Our aim is to make Nordic walking as accessible to as many people as possible by keeping costs low and making it an inclusive and enjoyable exercise activity suitab

Active Oadby & Wigston

Sport in Desford

The Charity’s objects (“the objects”) are the promotion of community participation within the village of Desford and its environs in healthy recreation, in particular by the provision of facilities for playing bowls, tennis, squash, football, recrea

Bagworth Heath Woods

A 75ha reclaimed colliery site owned by Leicestershire County Council between Bagworth and Thornton. Part of the work has been funded through the Tender Scheme and now allows for easy walks.

Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation

Providing support for those in the community, to help improve physical and mental wellbeing, reduce isolation through a portfolio of wellbeing activities.

Loughborough Nordic Walking

Loughborough Nordic walking was set up in with a desire to bring Nordic Walking to Loughborough. Based at The Outwoods in Loughborough.

Rings Boxing Club

Studio Thirteen Pilates Yoga & Therapy.

Pilates, Yoga and wellness centre offering physiotherapy, CBT, reformer Pilates, matwork Pilates and Yoga.
Classes throughout the week led by a team of highly qualified proffesionals.

Active Hinckley & Bosworth

Active Hinckley and Bosworth are a team of individuals delivering, promoting and supporting all things sport and physical activity across the borough.

Active Rutland

Rutland Local Sport Alliance (LSA) commonly known as Active Rutland acts as a key group in enabling key partners in sport, active recreation, health and physical activity in Rutland

Nordic Walk It

Nordic walking is a full-body low-impact exercise that's easy on the joints and suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Anyone can become a Nordic Walker and instantly experience the benefits of poling.

1st Woodville (St .Stephens) Scouts

1st Woodville (St Stephens) Scout Group is located in Woodville in the Heart of the National Forest in South Derbyshire. Join us on our adventure! Face the challenges, develop new skills, work as a team and make lasting memories.

Nordic Walk it!

We run WELL-BEING sessions for those starting to build their fitness levels, WALK and TALK sessions for those who want to keep improving their fitness and enjoy a social activity, plus SPORT sessions for those who want a challenge. Operating in Rutland,

Nordic Walking in Rutland

We organise regular nordic walks in Rutland.

British Nordic Walking CIC

British Nordic Walking sets up Nordic Walking groups in the community for the general public and for specific long term condition/disability groups. The organisation trains volunteers and paid coaches to become Nordic Walking instructors and Nordic Walk