Basic Nordic walking for older adults by Malin Svensson, MS
Nordic walking is a great form of exercise for older adults. It can best be described as an enhancement of walking. The walker uses 2 specifically designed poles as well as a specific technique. Walking with 2 poles was invented by Finnish cross-country skiers in the 1930s as a summer training exercise. Today, Nordic walking is a fast-growing fitness exercise in Europe. In 2006, an estimated 6 million people participated in Nordic walking worldwide, according to the International Nordic Walking Association.
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