Swiss Mountain Leader

Why Nordic Walking ?

Nordic Walking is an enhancement of ordinary walking – it makes something we can all do…. twice as effective! Nordic Walking uses poles in order to add two major benefits to walking :

• The use of poles means the upper body muscles are used as well as the legs
• The poles help to propel the walker along – this means he/she works harder than usual yet the support given by the poles makes it feel easier!

Nordic Walking is a specific fitness technique and is not to be confused with trekking, hill walking or trail running as the poles are not planted in front of the walker/runner but in a specific way that increases the use of the upper body. It can be done by anybody, anywhere and does not require expensive equipment or clothing. Nordic Walking is the fastest growing fitness activity in the world and is used by individuals, personal trainers, health clubs, physiotherapists, doctors and health promoters because it is highly effective, affordable and FUN! Nordic Walking technique MUST be learnt correctly if the participant is to get the most out of the activity – the full Health technique that ensures the whole body works efficiently is only taught by qualified Nordic Walking UK Instructors.
(courtesy of Nordic Walking UK)

I believe that we can use Nordic Walking to increase the health benefits of short routes in mountains and provide a continuing activity that participants can find time for in the everyday routines. We work with a network of qualified Nordic Walking Instructors and can arrange classes and group walking to either continue Nordic Walking back in the UK or get a head start before visiting the Alps.

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Nordic Walking UK