THE INFLUENCE OF NORDIC WALKING ON PHYSICAL FITNESS OF ELDERLY PEOPLE
29 Mar 2025
Research aim was to determine and asses the influence of Nordic Walking on the physical capability of elderly people.
The study included 41 subjects (11 men and 30 women): their average age was 65 ± 5 years. Physical activity of the subjects was evaluated according to their physical activity level and intensity evaluation questionnaire. In order to determine physical fitness of the subjects we performed calf endurance test based on P. Mark and S. Tremblay’s (1992) proposed methodology, lumbar spine flexibility was evaluateacd by the “sitreach” test, spirometry, aerobic endurance test. The subjects performed Nordic Walking training sessions two times a week. The duration of the study was 12 weeks.
The people who engaged in the Nordic Walking practice sessions showed improved indicators of aerobic endurance, smaller body mass and lower ratio of waist/hip sizes. The flexibility of the lumbar spine area increased for the people who had been physical inactive.
The study included 41 subjects (11 men and 30 women): their average age was 65 ± 5 years. Physical activity of the subjects was evaluated according to their physical activity level and intensity evaluation questionnaire. In order to determine physical fitness of the subjects we performed calf endurance test based on P. Mark and S. Tremblay’s (1992) proposed methodology, lumbar spine flexibility was evaluateacd by the “sitreach” test, spirometry, aerobic endurance test. The subjects performed Nordic Walking training sessions two times a week. The duration of the study was 12 weeks.
The people who engaged in the Nordic Walking practice sessions showed improved indicators of aerobic endurance, smaller body mass and lower ratio of waist/hip sizes. The flexibility of the lumbar spine area increased for the people who had been physical inactive.
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