Jan 24, 2009

Walking and Nordic Walking

walking

Walking is an endurance sport, since the end of 90th, more trailers will take place. What is walking? Walking is a kind of walking, in which the arms do not just hang. They oscillate at right angles in the chest with height. Through the use of arms, the rejection supportes movement of the legs. The body is tense and in an upright posture. The foot is unrolled from the heel and the knees are slightly bent at touchdown. People are able to walk at any time and anywhere – in the city, in the woods or park. An equally important point is time. This endurance sports may or may not be time-consuming. To be healthy and to keep fit, there should be adoped 3 times 30 minutes in one week. What is the difference to Jogging? When you are running for a fraction of a second both feet are in the air. In contrast, there is always one foot when you are walking on the ground. This protects the joints. Are you only walking on straight paths? No, trained people are walking with fondness by hilly landscapes.

To increase difficult level you can wear weight cuffs to support your fitness. But when you are walking it is also important what kind of clothes you wear. They should be breathable and weather resistant. For the feet you will find walking shoes in any well-stocked sporting equipment stores. If you are buying shoes specially for walking make sure that a stable body protects the ankles. Ensure that you strictly use non-slip soles. Injuries can be avoided if the terrain is wet. The ideal device for your fitness is a pulse watch to control your cardiovascular system. For athletic walking or power walking, the heart rate should range from 100 to 130 strokes. Untrainierted walkers and beginners will initially always have a higher pulse. People with high blood pressure improve their blood pressure by walking. All others improve their cardiovascular system and strong momentum in arm and leg muscles.

nordic walking

Nordic Walking is walking with sticks. It was invented as a summer training for cross-country skiers. In contrast to walking nordic walking traines not only the legs and arms, but also shoulders, chest and back. Like walking shoes are appropriate important for nordic walking. The clothing should be breathable. The right sticks you can get also in any well-stocked sports equipment store. In this sport a pulse watch counts also as a good equipment and should not be waived. To learn this sport correct, many sports clubs offer you special nordic walking courses. Untrained nordic walker and beginners should make a basic visit. If you enjoy walking as nordic walking the benefit is that you also will relish the beauty of nature. Nordic walking is a gentle, effective way to train your body.