
Nordic Walking - Medical aspects
1 Aug 2024
Nordic Walking is not only an example of an ideal health-promoting activity, it is, above all
first and foremost, it is an excellent endurance workout, bringing benefits even at low walking intensities.
intensity of walking. Health effects, visible after just a few workouts, include:
Improved fitness (aerobic fitness)
Increased cardiovascular efficiency in supplying muscles and organs with oxygen and improved heart and lung performance
Improved muscle performance and better oxygen utilisation
Lowering resting blood pressure
Improved glucose tolerance and reduction in insulin requirements
Increasing levels of good cholesterol
Reduction in body fat and body weight
Increased muscle mass and sculpting
Increased daily physical activity
first and foremost, it is an excellent endurance workout, bringing benefits even at low walking intensities.
intensity of walking. Health effects, visible after just a few workouts, include:
Improved fitness (aerobic fitness)
Increased cardiovascular efficiency in supplying muscles and organs with oxygen and improved heart and lung performance
Improved muscle performance and better oxygen utilisation
Lowering resting blood pressure
Improved glucose tolerance and reduction in insulin requirements
Increasing levels of good cholesterol
Reduction in body fat and body weight
Increased muscle mass and sculpting
Increased daily physical activity
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