ONWF Myths and follies about Nordic Walking
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Myths and follies about Nordic Walking

20 Feb 2025

Nordic Walking - Debunking the Biggest Myths!



Nordic Walking continues to grow, but many myths have grown up around it. It's time to dispel them!

The most common myths:
2:01 - Only for the elderly
5:33 - Sport only for women
8:48 - Shoes only for asphalt
10:54 - Technique doesn't count, as long as you walk
15:42 - Competitions destroy the beauty of Nordic Walking
20:41 - Learning technique in a sanatorium is enough
22:14 - Sticks protect or destroy joints
25:23 - There is no correct pattern of technique
30:29 - NW athletes only think about competition
35:07 - The poles do not matter

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