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Motivations and effects of practicing Nordic Walking by elderly people

A study of 161 seniors found that regular Nordic Walking significantly improves health self-assessment in older adults, confirming it as an optimal form of physical activity for the elderly. Further research is recommended to explore its biological and psychological benefits.

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Analysis of physiological responses to Nordic walking in COPD patients

Nordic Walking proves to be a viable and effective training method for patients with moderate to severe COPD, providing higher exercise intensity and physiological benefits compared to traditional walking tests.

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Efficacy of Nordic Walking in Obesity Management

A 12-week study shows that Nordic Walking significantly improves cardiovascular fitness in sedentary obese women, offering an effective and sustainable alternative to traditional walking for promoting long-term lifestyle changes.

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Shared and task-specific muscle synergies of Nordic walking and conventional walking

Nordic Walking activates upper body muscles more than conventional walking but does not increase movement complexity, making it a suitable physical activity even for those with limited motor skills.

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Effects of Nordic walking and walking on spatiotemporal gait parameters and ground reaction force

Nordic Walking improves gait parameters and reduces lower limb load compared to regular walking, making it an efficient and joint-friendly exercise option.

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Physiological responses to nordic walking, walking and jogging

This study assessed the physiological responses of healthy middle-aged women during Nordic Walking, regular walking, and jogging, revealing differences across these popular forms of aerobic field exercise.

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Muscular and metabolic responses to different Nordic walking techniques, when style matters

Proper Nordic Walking technique significantly increases muscle activation and metabolic intensity compared to modified styles, suggesting that technical training can maximize its health benefits.

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Influence of Nordic walking on body composition of elderly women

A 3-month Nordic Walking program significantly improved cardiovascular health and aerobic capacity in elderly women, confirming its effectiveness as a moderate yet impactful form of physical activity.

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Nordic walking in fibromyalgia: a means of promoting fitness that is easy for busy clinicians to recommend

A 15-week Nordic Walking program at moderate-to-high intensity significantly improved functional capacity and reduced activity limitations in women with fibromyalgia, proving to be a feasible and effective exercise option.

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Effects of Nordic walking on Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials

A systematic review of randomized clinical trials confirms that Nordic Walking, performed at moderate to high intensity, improves gait, balance, motor function, and quality of life in people with Parkinson’s disease.

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Physical exercises for breast cancer survivors: effects of 10 weeks of training on upper limb circumferences

In breast cancer survivors, Nordic Walking—especially when combined with the ISA method—led to significant reductions in upper limb circumferences and body water, suggesting its effectiveness in managing post-surgical lymphedema compared to regular walking.

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Influence of exercise training on daily physical activity and risk factors for type 2 diabetes

A 12-week Nordic Walking program increased overall leisure-time physical activity and effectively reduced body weight, fat percentage, and leptin levels—outperforming resistance training in improving metabolic health markers.