The science and practice of Nordic walking: mastering the technique and evidence-based health advantages
Anna Schmidt
2026-03-25
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The physical activity known as Nordic walking has achieved widespread adoption owing to its remarkable accessibility and minimal equipment requirements. This recreational pursuit, which involves a purposeful walking motion augmented by the use of specially designed poles, can be engaged in by individuals across all age groups and fitness levels, regardless of geographic setting or urban infrastructure. What has proven particularly surprising, however, is that rigorous scientific research has demonstrated how mastering the precise technique of this discipline yields an extensive array of health benefits—benefits whose scope far exceeds the initial expectations of both casual participants and sports medicine professionals alike.
Nordic walking
Nordic walking is a relatively new form of recreation in Poland, and it consists of a long march with special hooks. The idea originated in Finland in the 1920s and originally constituted a regular year-round training for skiers. It was not until 1997 that the publication of Marko Kantaneva changed its face. Important Comparing nordic walking with a regular march, it should be noted that the march with hooks involves a greater amount of muscle throughout the body but less intensely. However, the chest arm, triceps, biceps muscles and belly muscles are differently stimulated, and this means that they can also increase the strength of their abdominal muscles as a consequence of walking.
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