Nordic walking is walking with poles. This helps to reduce joint strain and fatigue while also involving upper body muscles. Poles provide support and can help while crossing logs and rocks.
This activity is a total body workout, involving 90% of your body's muscles; is low impact; and burns 40% more calories than walking alone.
Nordic walking has been used for decades by ski racers to maintain their fitness during the off-season. They bound up hills using the poles for additional thrust, while on the descent poles help reduce strain on the hips, ankles, and knees.
Nordic walking is very popular in Europe, and there are now certified Nordic walking "Masters," teaching people the proper striding motion to get full benefit from the activity. Cross country skiers are already accustomed to the natural arm swing used with poles, and to putting backwards pressure on the poles to propel the body forward.
Nordic walking can be a great way to stay in shape for cross country skiing, and it's the perfect way to increase the fitness benefits of walking, jogging, and running.
The companies listed here can help you with nordic walking poles and information.
American Nordic Walking System - WWW.SKIWALKING.COM Nordic Ski Walking Poles
5873 Lake Street
Glen Arbor, MI 49636
toll free: 877-754-9255 phone: 231-334-3080 getfit@skiwalking.com www.SkiWalking.com description Real Nordic Walking Poles + Real Nordic Walking Straps - straps patented by the Salomon Ski Company! FREE Nordic Walking DVD with all purchases. Safe and effective Nordic Ski Walking Instructions. ALL sizes in stock and ready to ship - FAST shipping!
Our one-piece poles are safer, lighter and much more durable than twist-locking adjustable/telescoping/collapsible poles.
Here is what Nick Mahood, SWIX Nordic Walking Director says about our efforts: "Pete Edwards, SKIWALKING.COM's owner/founder/coach, has single handedly introduced thousands of Americans to Nordic Walking! I have no doubt that Edwards is the #1 retailer of Nordic Walking Poles in the USA!
LEKI USA
458 Sonwil Drive
Buffalo, NY 14225
toll free: 800-255-9982 x10 phone: 716-683-1022 service@leki.com www.leki.com description LEKI USA located in Buffalo, NY is the sole North American distributor of LEKI brand Alpine, Nordic, Back Country, Mountaineering, Trekking, and Nordic Walking Poles. Like their European counterparts who have been loyal to LEKI for nearly five decades, American outdoor enthusiasts know and appreciate LEKI for quality and value.
Rossignol Ski Company
PO Box 981060
Park City, UT 84098
phone: 435-252-3300 info@rossignol.com www.Rossignol.com description North America's largest supplier of Nordic products including skis, boots, poles, bindings and clothing. Rossignol was started in the French Alps in 1907 and celebrated its 100th anniversary as the world's largest ski brand. Now an American brand leading the world's market in outdoor ski sport activities. The Rossignol Nordic brand grows each year and is the largest supplier of light backcountry skis to the US. Recent addition of touring and light backcountry clothing. Distributor of One Way poles for Nordic skiing & Nordic walking as well as roller skis. Rossignol has a strong position at the lead of the US Nordic market.
