Nordic Walking
Nordic Walking (NW) is an intensive form of walking that uses poles that create resistance to engage your upper body, posing some extreme benefits for people with a neurological condition. As well as targeting fitness, mobility, arm and trunk strength and balance, there are some additional key benefits specific to helping those with a neurological condition. Our exercise physiologists can run dedicated Nordic Walking sessions as part of your ongoing therapy or teach you the technique in bespoke sessions.
Key Benefits Include:
Nordic Walking is superior to ordinary walking in improving gait pattern due to the focus on upright posture, arm swing, stride length and trunk rotation.
The Nordic Walking poles provide extra stability, meaning people with a mild to moderate balance impairment can push themselves further.
Compared to regular walking which targets the lower limbs only, Nordic Walking is a whole body workout. This is achieved by engaging the upper body when pushing through the poles.
Nordic Walking technique can be tricky to learn but with some initial coaching by our Nordic Walking Certified Instructor, you can get to a point where you can practice solo…or with a group of friends.
The Nordic Walking technique can be modified to target your specific impairments and areas needing improvement. For example, stride length, arm swing, posture, walking symmetry or even endurance.
Nordic Walking can increase your calorie burn up to 45% compared to regular walking.
Nordic Walking is sociable and is done in our beautiful outdoors!
If you have a walking goal and are an NDIS participant, we may be able to utilise your funding to get you going Nordic Walking.
If you would like further information about our Nordic Walking services please contact Jason King on jason@archealth.com.au
