Nordic walking
According to the Ministry of Health, 60% of the population suffers from physical inactivity. A sedentary lifestyle is a global public health problem, leading to diseases such as diabetes, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Nordic walking has a positive effect on the whole body. Scientists say that even if you walk for 20 minutes 3 times a day, you can reduce the risk of premature death by 30%, as well as burn 150 calories.
In Europe, Nordic walking began to be used en masse in the 1980s. Initially, walking with sticks became widely popular in the Scandinavian countries, especially in Finland. Hence the name - Scandinavian (as well as Finnish, northern) walking. According to statistics, every fifth European resident practices Finnish walking.
Nordic walking is part of the rehabilitation programs of the largest medical health centers in Europe. Numerous studies by scientists from Cooper University (USA), the University of Oregon (USA), the University of Munster (Germany) have proven the exceptional benefits of walking with sticks for patients who have problems with the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular diseases (in the compensation stage), diseases of the nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, as well as in patients who have undergone surgery and those who are recovering from serious injuries or serious illness.
Nordic walking is the safest type of physical activity for anyone. It can be recommended for pensioners, athletes, pregnant women, and children from 5-6 years of age. It is useful for those who want to lose weight, bring the figure back to normal, become slim and fit.
Nordic walking classes do not require special physical training, but they help maintain vitality and improve health.
Walking along alleys, parks, squares, forests, a person rests his soul, gets rid of stress and psycho - emotional tension.
Nordic walking is recommended for health problems such as:
- respiratory diseases;
- osteochondrosis;
- scoliotic disease;
- postural disorders;
- vegetative-vascular dystonia;
- depression;
- rapid fatigue;
- violation of the functions of the cardiovascular system;
- insomnia;
- chronic constipation;
- obesity.
Daily walks for 1-1.5 hours improve the body's aerobic capacity, meaning that our body is able to better absorb and use oxygen, reduce stress and anxiety, improve memory and sleep. Also, walking will help to tone your muscles, normalize the nervous system, get rid of depressive states and return a good mood and a positive attitude to life.