Are Nordic walking poles easy to use?

Release Systems. There are different glove or strap release systems. Leki Nordic walking poles have an easy to use release system so you can quickly remove your hand and the demi-glove from the poles, and quickly click them back to the poles.

Can you Nordic Walk with a dog?

We are often asked whether it is possible to Nordic Walk with a dog in tow. The answer is a resounding YES. We all lead busy lives and so it makes sense to combine your own exercise regime with your pet’s daily walk.

Where can I buy a Nordic walking pole?

LifeTime Guarantee SKIWALKING.COM LLC is North America’s only source for one-piece walking poles that are custom fit to your height. All 32 lengths are in stock and ready to ship. Our quality SWIX of Norway and EXEL of Finland walking poles are ideal for casual walking, fitness walking, hiking, trekking and running.

What kind of exercise do Nordic poles do?

Nordic walking involves regular walking, but with the use of long poles very similar to ski poles. An excellent form of exercise, Nordic walking is designed to work out your upper extremities and core muscles to a higher degree through the use of poles alongside normal walking sequences.

Where did the idea of Nordic pole walking come from?

This form of exercise originated in Finland, and it has long been popular throughout Scandinavia and the U.K. Often used for cross-country ski training in the off-season, Nordic pole walking is now popular with people all over the world as a simple-yet-effective form of exercise. Nordic pole walking uses both the lower and upper body muscles.

What kind of poles do you use to pole walk?

Traditionally, pole walkers used fixed-length ski poles during the off-season to pole walk, staying in shape for Nordic skiing. While fixed-length poles can still be used, there is greater benefit from specially designed Nordic walking poles.