Nordic Walking uses specifically designed poles to engage the upper body during fitness walking. Nordic Walking was first used as a summer training method by cross-country skiers. It was then developed into a fitness exercise with specific training equipment in co-operation with the Finnish sports equipment manufacturer Exel Oyj, researchers in sports medicine, and other fitness professionals. Nordic Walking was first launched in Finland in 1997. It has rapidly increased in popularity and today Nordic Walking is well-known fitness sports.
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Why don't you come and join us !?
Since summer 2006 we are INWA coaches operating in Andorra.
Thus wanting to get the Andorran locals going.
But also desiring to show European walkers the beauty
of our taxfriendly pyrenaen country Andorra !
We could call our product: Nordic Mountain Walking.
Beautiful scenery, cristal clear lakes, spanish sun, and mostly
blue skies will make you want to come again and again.
We choose easy and middle level routes, to be able to
enjoy without getting exhausted. Still working on your health,
strengthening your bodymuscles and destressing your body.
Just hear, smell, feel, see and taste the Andorran nature
while enjoying your work-out ! Use all senses !
See you soon ?
Sunny regards from Andorra
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Nordic Walking |
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| Guide NW ca. 2-3 hour / group rate - 15 pax |
120,00 € |
| Guide NW ca. 2-3 hours p.person (monitor, material, ISI incl.) |
15,00 € |
| Nordic Walking Poles ( pax/day ) |
3,00 € |
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THE DESCRIPTION OF NORDIC WALKING
STATEMENT BY INTERNATIONAL NORDIC WALKING ASSOCIATION INWA
Introduction Already approved by many scientific researches, correct Nordic
Walking technique significantly improves physical condition,
health, and overall well-being. Although Nordic Walking is
normally described as walking with poles, the technique is much
more comprehensive and needs to be adhered to in order to
realize the health benefits documented by this scientific
documentation. It is critical that the principles and the
characteristics of the Nordic Walking technique are clearly
described and communicated worldwide.
INWA feels that communication of this message is critical as
some organizations have introduced their own “techniques” which
do not fulfil the original criteria of Nordic Walking and therefore
should not be promoted and marketed as Nordic Walking.
In many countries the public sector and the government
sanctioned institutions support the development and spreading of
Nordic Walking. As such, Nordic Walking has to be promoted and
instructed only by authorized organizations, their professionals
and officially certified Nordic Walking instructors, who have
received proper education of the correct Nordic Walking
technique.
What is Nordic Walking? Nordic Walking has its roots in the early 1930’s in Finland as an
off-season training method for competitive cross-country skiers.
Development of Nordic Walking in its present form as a
recreational physical activity started in early 1980's in Finland. In
1997 Nordic Walking was launched internationally as a result of
successful co-operation between Finnish Central Association for
Recreational Sports and Outdoor Activities "Suomen Latu",
Finnish Sports Institute "Vierumäki" and Finnish pole
manufacturer Exel plc.
The basics of Nordic Walking technique is correct biomechanical
walking combined with some characteristics of arm and upper
body movements of the classic Nordic Skiing (Cross country
skiing) techniques. Nordic Walking is an enhancement of regular
walking using specifically designed Nordic Walking poles to
create a complete body workout. Intensity of the Nordic Walking
training can be adjusted for different target groups for health,
fitness and sport levels. The movements executed with the
correct technique improve body awareness, control, posture,
breathing and overall well-being. Nordic Walking can improve the
quality of life.
In short: Invented in Finland, Nordic Walking is a natural, safe,
effective and complete physical activity suitable for all. With
specially designed Nordic Walking poles, Nordic Walking is a
scientifically proven activity that combines technically correct
walking with features of Nordic cross-country skiing's arm and
shoulder movements.. Active and controlled trunk movements
together with correct body alignment and core stability are also
important parts of Nordic Walking .
Nordic Walking provides
- An enhancement of regular walking
- Natural and fluid movements engaging up to 90 % of the
body muscles
- Harmonic and symmetric training for the whole body
- Effective aerobic conditioning due to activation of both large
and small muscle groups that provide rhythmic and dynamic
movements
- Increased blood circulation and metabolism
- Continuous alternation of activation and relaxation of the
muscles involved, promoting relief in tight muscles
- Safe, healthy, bio-mechanically correct movements
- Correct body alignment and posture
- Learned skills that can be transferred to everyday life
- Physical exercise suitable for all, irrespective of age, sex or
physical condition
- A non-competitive sport.
In short: Nordic Walking provides a natural, safe and effective
way to improve one's cardiovascular stamina while
simultaneously engaging up to 90% of the body muscles. Nordic
Walking assists with other important health benefits. The learned
skills can be transferred to everyday life and can be seen, for
example, as better walking, better body control and posture.
Conclusion The goal is to effectively communicate on the principles and
characteristics of Nordic Walking and to educate both people
and public administrations on the importance of proper
Nordic Walking technique. Several features of Nordic Walking
can be flexible, such as the pole length, which can be adapted to
personal needs. Other features include personal style and
movement. Naturally, the more adept individuals become with
perfecting the technique, the more benefits can be reached.
Principles of Nordic Walking are "sacred" as natural, fluid and
safe movements which can be transferred to everyday life . Our
Nordic Walking Instructors help people to move better in a fluid
and natural way and to act with a better body control and body
awareness also in their everyday life. At the same time they are
teaching an excellent way to improve their physical condition.
This all is the great value of Nordic Walking for the Public Health!
More information on Nordic Walking technique can be
obtained from INWA and INWA's member organizations.
www.inwa.nordicwalking.com
The International Nordic Walking Association INWA was established in Finland in 2000. INWA is the
only international organization authorized by the creators of Nordic Walking to promote, develop and
safeguard the principles and characteristics of Nordic Walking worldwide. In co-operation with
professionals in sports, health and fitness, INWA develops innovative teaching methods and
educational programs in Nordic Walking. INWA also collaborates with the scientific and medical
communities offering research guidelines. At the end of 2006, INWA will have 17 official member
organisations. INWA Nordic Walking Instructors have been certified in nearly 40 countries around the
world. More information: www.inwa.nordicwalking.com
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