Video Series - Nordic Walking Technique - Part #2 - Posture

[@johnholloway6382]

Hi! I'm just starting Nordic walking. I'm 70+ years old and a daily cyclist, now wanting to get my upper body moving as well. Got my sticks yesterday and used them for the first time today. I keep coming back to your videos for info and instruction. I'm surprised that you don't have more subscribers and views, given the quality of your videos! (I've just liked and subscribed - and I urge everyone reading this to do likewise. This channel deserves all the support it can get!) Maybe your low subscriptions are because there are not many Nordic walkers? (I thought it was a growing sport, but maybe it's not that big yet?) Anyway, my experience (though only 1 day!) is that it's easy to start Nordic walking, and you can definitely feel your upper body working harder. I have no medical qualifications, but have read and been advised that this upper body workout is (very) beneficial to those (like me) wanting to improve breathing and posture - and perhaps reduce neck and shoulder pain. Cycling is obviously also good for breathing, but I believe that the strengthening of upper body and chest muscles is additionally beneficial to breathing and lung health.

[@LaraCraft-m3e]

Great! Thank you!

[@sjordan7085]

That was helpful, thank you!

[@maruta1340]

I haven t started yet. First I am watching your videos to learn and be sure. Thanks

[@terriryan4851]

Thank you. I just started NW and your videos have helped me immensely!

[@nordicwalker2928]

Hello Terri! Thank you for your positive feedback! It makes me feel so glad I can help you in your NW journey! Enjoy the learning! 😀

[@kellycolmey3742]

Thank you so much. Very helpful.

[@gcangeliify]

I am trying to get into Nordic Walking since my running days seem to be over. I think that they are really helpful. A comment though, I think the sound effects are distracting and do not add to the videos.

[@Bailey2006a]

Question: I have limited peripheral vision so I need to look down while walking in order avoid tripping/ or falling over objects below my sight line . Does this issue have an impact on the effectiveness of using Nordic Poles ? I hope some here can speak to my issue.

[@sordel5866]

As the video states, it is important to keep your head balanced on your spine when walking (or in fact when doing anything for any length of time) but falling over is not a sustainable alternative! I suggest you do two things: walk where there are fewer tripping hazards and look down only from the eyes, not from the neck. You should always be able to identify potential hazards a few feet ahead, and then if you have to look down from the neck it should be a quick movement that you can quickly correct once that hazard is past. Once you have become comfortable with that (over the months) you should find that your feet and legs show improved strength & balance, which means that they are a better first-line defence against falling, and you should be able to move to less even ground and steeper gradients.

[@Bailey2006a]

@@sordel5866 Thak you for your response . Extremely helpful and most appreciated

[@nebraskaluke2444]

What is the History behind Nordic walking?

[@nordicwalker2928]

Hello Luke Nordic Walking started in Finland. It's was summer training for cross -county skiers. For more information please see my video about this topic : Nordic Walking Development kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5avnGqvhNuUj5I