Nordic Walking – A Versatile Physical Activity Fit for Everyone (A Literature Review)

Abstract

The topic of Nordic walking shows the main points of scientific interest concerning form of physical exercise. Existing research mainly focuses on presenting it as beneficial for the elderly. The authors of the topic are presenting the advantages of pole walking for distinctive age groups. There are a number of publications concerning elderly women specifically. Nordic walking is also an object of interest in biomechanical studies. There is an apparent shortage of publications on the utility of this kind of physical activity for children and the young. This seems to be a frequent shortcoming of the research methodology, as it is difficult to deduce whether the study is based on the correct Nordic walking technique or rather on walking with poles as a bracing device. At the same time there is no data concerning Nordic walking as a competitive sport which has been developing dynamically.

Estimation of energy expenditure of Nordic walking: a crossover trial

“…Nordic walking (NW) is a type of walking with alternating movements of the arms and hands pushing off NW poles [ 1 ]. NW exerts beneficial effects on resting heart rate, blood pressure, exercise capacity, maximal oxygen consumption, and quality of life in patients with various diseases including diabetes mellitus, obesity, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and Parkinson’s disease [ 2 ].…”

Place of physiotherapy in treatment of myocardial infarction in the context of implementation of the Coordinated Specialist Care Programme

“…Aktywność fizyczna podejmowana w trakcie treningu wytrzymałościowego ma charakter aerobowy. Ćwiczenia stosuje się w celu polepszenia sprawności oraz wydolności fizycznej chorego, co osiągane jest poprzez zaangażowanie dużych grup mięśniowych oraz zwiększenie wydatku energetycznego celem pobudzenia układu krążenia [5,26]. W wyniku chorób układu krążenia dochodzi do osłabienia i upośledzenia funkcji układu oddechowego, co spowodowane jest zaburzeniem czynności mięśni oddechowych.…”

Estimation of Energy Expenditure of Nordic Walking: A Crossover Trial

“…Nordic walking (NW) refers to a particular type of walking with alternating movements of the arms and hands pushing off NW poles [1]. NW exerts bene cial effects on resting heart rate, blood pressure, exercise capacity, maximal oxygen consumption, and quality of life in patients with various diseases.…”