29 Sep 2026
π₯π₯’ ARE YOU REALLY NORDIC WALKINGβ¦ OR JUST WALKING WITH POLES? ππ₯ WATCH THE VIDEO IN YOUR LANGUAGE!
It looks simple. Two poles π₯’, natural walking πΆ and off You go.
But a few small details can completely change the way Your body works! πͺπ§
ππ£οΈ And wherever You are in the world, You can learn with us! The video is available with subtitles in many languages β simply select Your language in the subtitle/translation settings βοΈ and watch it in the language that suits You best.
π€ How should Your arms move?
π Where should You plant the poles?
β When should You open and close Your hands?
πΆ Should Your stride be longer?
πͺ Where does the push actually come from?
β οΈ And which common mistakes can make Your Nordic Walking less effective?
Today weβre sharing a fantastic educational video π₯ prepared by our Polish partner and national representative, Nordic Walking Poland π΅π±π₯’
In a short and very practical way, the video explains the foundations of proper Nordic Walking technique β
and shows the mistakes we see most often among both beginners and experienced Nordic Walkers.
π₯ Watch the full video:
π www.onwf.org/guide/How-do-you-walk-properly-with-NW-poles-What-are-the-most-common-mistakes-in-Nordic-walking-technique
Youβll learn about:
π₯’ movement of the whole arm from the shoulder
πͺ correct shoulder position
β opening and closing the hands
πΆ natural leg movement
π the right moment and place to plant the pole
β‘ generating an effective push-off
π£ appropriate stride length
But knowing what to do is only half the storyβ¦ π
The video also shows what NOT to do. ββ οΈ
π» The βbear walkβ
π excessive hip rotation
β οΈ shoulder protraction
𦡠constantly bent knees
β±οΈ planting the pole too late
πͺ moving only from the elbow
βοΈ incorrect arm direction
π insufficient movement behind the hip
π₯’ simply dragging the poles behind You
Some of these mistakes may look small π€. But repeated hundreds or thousands of times during training, they can completely change the quality and effectiveness of Your Nordic Walking.
And there is good news! π
Nordic Walking really doesnβt need to be complicated. π₯’π This is exactly why ONWF developed its simple 4 Steps to Learn Nordic Walking methodology β based on years of experience, education and scientific knowledge. π¬π
Whether You are taking Your first steps with poles π± or have already walked thousands of kilometres π, this video is worth watching.
Because sometimes one small correction can change Your entire movement. ππͺ
And for those who compete, we have one more questionβ¦ ππ
π’ Could better technique bring You a GREEN CARD this season? π’π₯
π TABLE OF CONTENTS:
β±οΈ 0:53 β What is Nordic Walking?
πͺ 2:02 β Movement from the whole shoulder
π§ 2:34 β Shoulder positioning
β 3:23 β Closing and opening the hands
πΆ 4:14 β Natural leg movement
π 4:56 β Timing and placement of the pole plant
β‘ 5:40 β Generating the push-off
π£ 6:14 β Appropriate stride length
β οΈ 7:19 β Common mistakes and overloads
π» 7:43 β The βbear walkβ
π 8:17 β Hip rotation
β οΈ 8:48 β Shoulder protraction
𦡠9:16 β Constantly bent knees
β° 9:50 β Planting the pole too late
πͺ 10:26 β Movement from the elbow only
βοΈ 11:37 β Lack of parallel arm movement
π 12:33 β Insufficient arm range behind the hip
β 13:16 β Incorrect hand work and dragging the pole
π Want to take Your Nordic Walking further?
π Find ONWF instructors worldwide:
www.InstructorNordicWalking.com
π Become a professional:
www.NordicWalkingCourses.com
π»π Become a professional online:
https://onwf.org/pl/course?city=null&country=75
ππ₯ More Nordic Walking videos, articles & research:
www.onwf.org/guide
π Watch. π Check Your technique. π₯’ Correct the details. π Feel the difference.
π Walk Stronger, Live Longer β Nordic Walking: Shaping the Future of Movement. π₯’π