It takes place outdoors, is good for your heart and circulation, strengthens your arms and shoulders, improves your posture, and tones your glutes and abs. Nordic Walking originated in Scandinavian countries many years ago and was initially practiced by cross-country skiers during their off-season training. Later, it was refined and developed into a proper fitness exercise. It consists of walking with specialized poles. Don’t think that you’ll go faster or that it’s less effort; the fundamental principle of this discipline is to engage as many muscles as possible and, consequently, increase energy expenditure for the same speed and distance covered. At the same time, it improves your overall physical fitness.
