Motivations and effects of practicing Nordic Walking by elderly people
31 Mar 2025
The study was performed according to the Helsinki Convention. In consistence with the Polish law, the ethical approval was not required. Respondents expressed written consent to the study. 161 persons were examined: 93 women and 68 men (age +/- 67.2 years). There were 48 people practicing Nordic Walking in this group: 33 women and 15 men forming a research group (NW). Others were the control group (C). The selection of the study group was purposeful. The following selection criteria were adopted for all respondents:
1. Age – 60 years and more.
2. Full motor independence of movement and self-service.
3. Lack of professional activity: being in retirement.
In the case of persons practicing NW – training for at least 2 months and marching with sticks at least once a week for one hour.
Conclusions
1. Physical activity is one of the key factors influencing self-assessment of health of elderly people.
2. Nordic Walking is an optimal form of physical activity for peoplein old age.
3. There is a need for further, deeper study of the effectiveness of practicing NW by the elderly, in both biological and psy
1. Age – 60 years and more.
2. Full motor independence of movement and self-service.
3. Lack of professional activity: being in retirement.
In the case of persons practicing NW – training for at least 2 months and marching with sticks at least once a week for one hour.
Conclusions
1. Physical activity is one of the key factors influencing self-assessment of health of elderly people.
2. Nordic Walking is an optimal form of physical activity for peoplein old age.
3. There is a need for further, deeper study of the effectiveness of practicing NW by the elderly, in both biological and psy
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