Nordic Walking Class

Join Outdoor Recreation to learn more about and to truly practice Nordic Walking. Nordic Walking is a sport that is practice by using special walking poles. These poles become the extension of the arms and allow you to involve the whole body in the walk.

It works out:

• Chest
• Dorsal
• Triceps
• Biceps
• Shoulders
• Abdominal muscles

It is practically a different way of walking that requires control and coordination and provides an acceleration to your metabolism!

Class Begins: Tuesday, April 20 (four classes over four weeks)

Class Runs: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Location: Ederle Turf Field

Number of classes: Four (4)

What You'll Learn:

• Recovery of natural walking
• Vertebral and postural realignment
• Knowledge and use of the Nordic Walking stick
• Coordination, control and thrust with sticks, alternating and parallel steps
• Use of the hand
• Techniques for trekking

What to Bring:

• Your own walking poles
• Water
• Activity appropriate attire

So why choose Nordic Walking?

Nordic Walking is a performing physical activity that is good for the heart, for circulation, improves breathing, uses up to 90% of the muscles while moving, strengthening shoulders and arms, toning your buttocks as well as your abdominals. It is a complete sport that is spreading all over the world.

Additional Information:

• Allows energy consumption 30/40% higher than normal walking
• Involves more than 90% of the muscles
• Increases oxygenation of the whole organism
• Dissolves contractions in the cervical and lumbar areas
• Improves posture and promotes the mobilization of the spine
• Lightens the load on the joints and motor apparatus in general

Don't miss out!