Scandinavian walking is a type of physical activity in which a certain method of occupation and walking technique are used with the help of specially designed sticks.
Technic:
The movements of the arms, legs, hips and body are rhythmic and the same as in walking. The opposite arms and legs take turns moving back and forth, as when walking, but more intensively. It is very important to immediately find the right pace of movement to feel the results of training.
The magnitude of the back and forth swing of the arms determines the size of the steps. Short arm movements limit hip and leg movements. If the movements of the arms and legs with a large swing, then the movements of the hips, chest, neck and shoulders also become larger and the load increases. The stick should promote forward movement, that is, you need to push off from it.
The effect of classes:
- Supports muscle tone of both the upper and lower parts of the body.
- Trains about 90% of all the muscles of the body.
- Burns up to 46% more calories than regular walking.
- Reduces the pressure on the knees and spine when walking.
- Improves the functioning of the heart and lungs, increases the pulse by 10-15 beats per minute compared to normal walking.
- Ideal for correcting posture and solving neck and shoulder problems.
- Helps to climb the mountain.
- Improves balance and coordination.
- An effective activity for athletes who need constant training of the cardiovascular system and endurance.
- It returns people with musculoskeletal problems to a full life.
