NORDIC WALKING is becoming popular alternative to jogging.
This sport is similar to the training required for cross country skiing. but without snow or skis, but using special walking stick like poles.
Brisk walking with the poles is not only good for the legs but for your whole body.
The poles support part of your body weight and this takes pressure off the joints.
This is especially very popular for hikers and trekkers in the mountains, but people may enjoy in the wilds also.
Supported by the poles you should walk along briskly with slightly longer strides than in normal walking.
The body should be taunt and the posture slightly forward leaning.
The arms swing forward alternately; the poles hit the ground slightly behind the forward heel and pull through the full length of the stride.
Give yourself a good forward impetus with the poles and then open your hand fully.
The loops hold the pole in position for a moment and then you renew your grasp.
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