What is Nordic Walking?
Simply defined, Nordic Walking is walking with poles giving you a total body workout. Using strong, yet lightweight flexible one-piece carbon composite poles, dampen unwanted vibrations on hard surfaces and can't collapse.
This is important especially with previously inactive populations eager to reap the health benefits from this easy and effective form of physical activity. Nordic Walking is fun and can be enjoyed by almost everyone - any age, any athletic ability.
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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 a well-known fitness sport.
EXEL is the original Nordic Walking brand. With more than 20 years of experience in the manufacturing and development of carbon composite poles, Exel is a leading producer of high-end products for various pole market segments. Exel's Nordic Walking concept incorporates innovative products, parts and accessories. In addition, Exel has created educational programming for training techniques, instruction, and warm-up and stretching exercises.
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