Learning the Basic Technique | Nordic Walking

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In this video, you will learn the basic Nordic Walking action, a technique using both your arms and your legs.
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When trying out Nordic Walking for the first time, it's crucial that you learn the correct technique from the outset. Discover the basic action with this short tutorial.
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  • @rogerroth9536
    @rogerroth9536 Жыл бұрын

    Based on my very short experience with Nordic Walking, my suggestion to newbies is to start simple, try to keep your head level, pull torso out of hips and walk erect, and try to engage your shoulders w/o overly bending your elbows, i.e., swing your arms from your shoulders as much as possible. Feel your shoulders working. You will learn as you practice what works and what you should adjust. I mentioned over my first week I shortened my poles from 115cm to 105cm. They work much better for me when shorter. I may lengthen them again as I improve. I think I'm noticing considerable improvement in my posture and in my arms and shoulders. I've always been a dedicated walker, adding poles only a week ago. Good Nordic walking to you!

  • @khushikaur1260

    @khushikaur1260

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Roger

  • @purrvananna
    @purrvananna11 ай бұрын

    I bought poles last winter to help me not fall down (also wore ice grips on shoes). Now I want to try this Nordic Walking in the summer. I'm 74 with arthritic knees. Hope I don't fall over! I'll try it though...would be good to increase my slow pace (everyone passes me!).

  • @ruby11
    @ruby113 жыл бұрын

    Well I hate running, like walking and this looks like something to love. Thank you, very informative.

  • @janetbrady6449
    @janetbrady64493 жыл бұрын

    Very clear instructions with walking, hand and pole actions broken down into easy to follow steps. Thank you.

  • @galleta_2024
    @galleta_20246 ай бұрын

    Perfect video. Talking while demonstrating. To the point and understandable. Thank you.

  • @SikanaEnglish

    @SikanaEnglish

    5 ай бұрын

    You're welcome

  • @ponyrang
    @ponyrang Жыл бұрын

    My best friend, Enjoyed watching this video my friend Really awesome views Thank you Stay connected

  • @clairetrotter9108
    @clairetrotter91082 жыл бұрын

    This is the best Nordic walking video for me - truly inspired and works great for me! Keep it simple!

  • @belladonnelly8063
    @belladonnelly80632 жыл бұрын

    Just learning about Nordic walking 🚶‍♀️ right now I can’t wait to get my Nordic sticks to start

  • @neenaprahallad6934
    @neenaprahallad69342 жыл бұрын

    Love Nordic walking.. Well explained with fantastic Demonstration... Thank you ❤❤

  • @Brockthedog315
    @Brockthedog3152 жыл бұрын

    Very clear and concise. Good instruction and training. Well done.

  • @IngotAU
    @IngotAU2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, this is so helpful! 😃👍 Before seeing this, I experimented with trekking poles, but didn't know about releasing grip on the poles on the upswing. Quickly I noticed friction, and that blisters were starting to form. Now I know that I was letting the grips twist in my hands, and I was putting too much pressure on the poles. Can't wait to try out the exercise demonstrated in this video! Super helpful post, thanks!

  • @SikanaEnglish

    @SikanaEnglish

    2 жыл бұрын

    This comment means so much! Thank you very much and we're glad you enjoyed it 😊

  • @rogerroth9536

    @rogerroth9536

    Жыл бұрын

    Good Luck! I'm 81. Recently took up poles. I don't open my hands at all. Nor do I walk at this guy's pace. I simply don't "oversqueeze" my pole handles. When I'm pushing on one of them when its point is behind me, I have to grip the handle "a little tighter." When I'm done with the power stroke, I simply relax that hand, but I do not open it. I'm not out to win a race of some sort. I just want to engage my upper body, core, arms and shoulders to a reasonable extent. I'm doing pretty well, I think, even though some die hard polers might say I'm doing it all wrong. All I know is, after a mile of nordic pole walking, I'm about done because of how exhausting it is for me. I'm learning to "Pace" myself, to not push so much with my poles, and that has allowed me to go 2+ miles without exhausting myself. Take it easy. You'll benefit.

  • @leovirata2655

    @leovirata2655

    3 ай бұрын

    thank you Sir. @@rogerroth9536

  • @caroldixon3952

    @caroldixon3952

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@rogerroth9536 So glad to hear it. I'm 77 with osteoarthritis in lots of joints so there's no way I could match this guy's pace. Also I need support when walking like you and will not be able to trail the stick behind me as I need them for balance. Good advice about not letting the handles burn your hands. Thank you.

  • @mrfish1096
    @mrfish10964 жыл бұрын

    She has a lovely voice

  • @pjwear
    @pjwear5 жыл бұрын

    Very good summary - we did it at the weekend and loved it!

  • @rosemaryclarke2969
    @rosemaryclarke29692 жыл бұрын

    This would have been more useful if it included instructions on how to adjust the poles for your height. They look pretty long compared to what a cane might be, for example.

  • @d.m.christina

    @d.m.christina

    4 күн бұрын

    This is about basic nordic walking technic, not about adapting poles. Poles in one piece are better. You can take your lenght and multiply it with 0,68. This will give you the lenght of the poles you should buy for yourself. One can normally not adapt the lenght of nordic walking poles. You need to buy the poles that are suitable for your lenght.

  • @absentedubureau
    @absentedubureau2 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful and easy to follow video, kept brief and efficient. Thank you 👣👣

  • @dimidd6724
    @dimidd67245 жыл бұрын

    Great Video for a Starter! Thank you!

  • @tadeuszpawlik8094
    @tadeuszpawlik80944 жыл бұрын

    Verry helpfull instruction for beginers. Thank you,

  • @Tompsf1
    @Tompsf15 жыл бұрын

    A good clear video. Thank you!

  • @deborahbarker8232
    @deborahbarker82322 жыл бұрын

    So glad I found this video. Ordered my first pair of poles (due to arrive tomorrow) and I can't wait to try them.

  • @SikanaEnglish

    @SikanaEnglish

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's great to hear ! Hope you will enjoy the experience 😃

  • @khushikaur1260

    @khushikaur1260

    Жыл бұрын

    Let me know how your walking experience goes Deborah! 😜

  • @maserati925
    @maserati9252 жыл бұрын

    This is the best straightforward video on Nordic walking! I have been doing this for a while since I lived in Switzerland and I’m back in USA and don’t really see people using trekking poles (not sure why as they are delightful🥰) but just wanted to make sure that I was using them correctly, thanks!

  • @SikanaEnglish

    @SikanaEnglish

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment! We appreciate it very much 😊

  • @Goteborgh

    @Goteborgh

    Жыл бұрын

    Swedish guy in Miami since 28 years, I have yet to see anyone other than me doing this -and I am out there every day. The best part was that when I added poles I immediately lifted my average heart rate by 15-20% over the same workout: an extra day workout a week!

  • @mariacardenas4775
    @mariacardenas47755 жыл бұрын

    Good video and clear explanation thanks

  • @letgo1064
    @letgo10644 жыл бұрын

    Excellent thank you 😊

  • @alona270
    @alona270 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the great explanation!😮

  • @JeffreyGSmith
    @JeffreyGSmith4 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful. I love using my LL Bean trekking poles!

  • @intensiveblack4076
    @intensiveblack40764 жыл бұрын

    This is a great explanation! Thank you so much,

  • @StardustLegacyFighter
    @StardustLegacyFighter Жыл бұрын

    I definitely got to get into this.

  • @EasilyEternallyMissed
    @EasilyEternallyMissed2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I love walking but I don't enjoy running as such or Jogging. I find it difficult how my feet should be placed (I tend to run on my tiptoes - apparently that is not the correct way to Jog/Run). I can't wait to try Nordic Walking ☺☺

  • @sandras2479
    @sandras24799 ай бұрын

    Great video! Thank you.

  • @SikanaEnglish

    @SikanaEnglish

    6 ай бұрын

    You are welcome :-)

  • @pauleenfurio8607
    @pauleenfurio86072 жыл бұрын

    Read and Learned about this in Awake Magazine 😍

  • @Special-Delivery57
    @Special-Delivery57 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @rareview24
    @rareview243 жыл бұрын

    Very cool

  • @rogerroth9536
    @rogerroth9536 Жыл бұрын

    The walker is moving along at a very fast clip. I don't think this is necessary, especially for old timers like me. Also, I don't completely release poles at the back of the swing. I just never grip them tightly, esp. at the beginning of the power stroke. At first, my hands went numb. I "cradle" the pole handle in my fingers and use the strap for power, careful not to injure my wrists. You have to be careful not to overdo, esp. if you're older. Also, I found that if I try to stroke from the shoulder, keeping my elbows "firm" but not tight, I still get upper body involvement even though my power stroke is not as long as a younger walker's. I'm 81. I do what is reasonable. I'm not out to break records. Nordic walking, for me at it for only a week, has proven to be enjoyable, physically demanding but not overly so, and I think quite beneficial, especially for my upper body and posture. (You've got to nordic walk upright.). One more thing: I started out with poles at 115cm and now they're set at 105cm and I find them far easier to use. I'm 5'9" but have short legs, arms and a long torso. I try very hard to engage my shoulders with a good arm swing.

  • @khushikaur1260

    @khushikaur1260

    Жыл бұрын

    I wish you health, happiness, and prosperity Roger

  • @Sharrazan1

    @Sharrazan1

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Roger, good post. I had knee replacement surgery 2 years ago, which left me with a walking problem. I get back pain walking with a stick which actually puts me off walking any distance ! I am 74 and a friend in her 80's, also with walking difficulties has changed her life for the better changing to poles! Got to be worth a try 😊

  • @rogerroth9536

    @rogerroth9536

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Sharrazan1 Good luck, Sharrazan! Stay well!

  • @judyfrosini3431

    @judyfrosini3431

    7 ай бұрын

    Are you doing a course? Does it include gymnastics before and after the walk? Mine does & is perfect for elderlies like us

  • @stoneglad
    @stoneglad Жыл бұрын

    Looks like fun!

  • @SikanaEnglish

    @SikanaEnglish

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your support and comment! We are really happy to help. If you liked our video, we invite you to put a like and to watch our other videos about Nordic Walking!

  • @charlievickers8116
    @charlievickers81164 жыл бұрын

    This looks so easy but it's actually not to do this correctly.. but i will still try :D

  • @eastonwest1211
    @eastonwest12112 жыл бұрын

    Yay I can walk now

  • @jkadude2010
    @jkadude2010 Жыл бұрын

    This look very interesting. I have a bone spur in my right hip which causes pain when walking long distances. Will this help if I can push through the pain? Also is there a program that goes from beginner to advanced to help someone learn correctly and progress efficiently and appropriately? Thank you

  • @rasacornillie9322
    @rasacornillie9322 Жыл бұрын

    Very good video and thanks the community for sharing their experiences 👍 Quick question- is it ok to use one pole at times?Would it still bring any benefits?

  • @ferrerolounge1910
    @ferrerolounge19102 жыл бұрын

    This is an enriching workout. I love it. I am 30!

  • @SikanaEnglish

    @SikanaEnglish

    2 жыл бұрын

    So happy you enjoyed it !

  • @howardstein-wz9pl

    @howardstein-wz9pl

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SikanaEnglish what brand of walking shoes was the man wearing in the video. Where can I purchase them? Thank you.

  • @seanthiar
    @seanthiar Жыл бұрын

    I think one basic is missing - how to find the right length of pole.

  • @A-Gut-of-the-Past
    @A-Gut-of-the-Past Жыл бұрын

    Sorry if this has been asked already but does anyone know the make of the poles he's using in the video? Thanks in advance.

  • @deborahgrantham7387
    @deborahgrantham7387 Жыл бұрын

    Why do people think a soothing British voice makes everything more authentic ?

  • @diptifrankel2504

    @diptifrankel2504

    Ай бұрын

    Because they are British?? People DO speak like that in the UK you know!

  • @joaniecastelli4428
    @joaniecastelli4428 Жыл бұрын

    I’m 5’2” what height should the poles be

  • @yct12
    @yct122 жыл бұрын

    His left hand and right hand does the holding part opposite ways though.

  • @tracylf5409
    @tracylf5409 Жыл бұрын

    Now, where can I buy these in Australia?

  • @illuviium
    @illuviium2 жыл бұрын

    Can someone please help me understand? I’m an American and I learned about this “walk” today and I don’t understand it. Ho is it different from walking?

  • @JustLearning
    @JustLearning Жыл бұрын

    I saw another video that advocated not gripping the poles but instead pushing off on them from the strap.

  • @tracylf5409
    @tracylf5409 Жыл бұрын

    Can you only use them on a soft path like dirt? Or, can they be used on sidewalks/roads? Would that ruin the tips?

  • @marcopolo9146

    @marcopolo9146

    Жыл бұрын

    The tips on my poles are a hard rubber that eventually will wear down on roads or sidewalks but only after considerable use. Having said that replacement tips are very reasonably priced and available online or at an outdoors shop. They are easy to replace.

  • @joaquinrico123
    @joaquinrico1232 жыл бұрын

    Seems like a lot of heel striking is going on here?? I love hiking poles, but reaching this far forward with the lead leg looks like ouch for the hip and knee joint.

  • @redavis6581
    @redavis6581 Жыл бұрын

    I've been Nordic walking my entire life and never knew it

  • @shmeagol
    @shmeagol Жыл бұрын

    Would 30 minutes of this burn about as much calories as one hour of regular brisk walking?

  • @fhsa7239
    @fhsa7239 Жыл бұрын

    What's a Polish has to do with Norwegian walk?

  • @andeegreen
    @andeegreen2 жыл бұрын

    I’m using this as a tool to walk straight. I’ve stopped using crutches but my gait is wonky as I have one leg longer since surgery.

  • @IngotAU

    @IngotAU

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like a great plan, wishing you all the best! 😃👍

  • @ferrerolounge1910
    @ferrerolounge19102 жыл бұрын

    When I do it, the stick is dragging from behind to the front. But when he does it, it is lifting off the ground and landing correctly in the front. How is that possible?

  • @amanda5764

    @amanda5764

    2 жыл бұрын

    Is it possible you need to adjust the length of the pole?

  • @tmdad

    @tmdad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Adjust length and/or arm swing speed.

  • @ryemurless-chapman829
    @ryemurless-chapman8294 жыл бұрын

    Please tell me where I can purchase the poles?

  • @dakotalake9084

    @dakotalake9084

    3 жыл бұрын

    Depending on where you live, do a search for nordic poles

  • @vasilisomalakas4791

    @vasilisomalakas4791

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sto kolo s

  • @MYTU1900
    @MYTU19005 жыл бұрын

    I noticed that his foot always landed on the heel - I thought that the foot should always land on the front part of the foot which is more flexible - and landing on the heel will cause knee prob;lems ? Maybe thats just true for running ?

  • @carolcox7556

    @carolcox7556

    5 жыл бұрын

    You are surpost to roll through your foot. Landing on ypur heel and push off from the toes.. as if squashing a lemon underfoot. This should.. make you you walk with a much better posture. 🤗

  • @Jade-pd3wm

    @Jade-pd3wm

    5 жыл бұрын

    All walking and running should start with the heel and roll through to the ball of the foot. in the direction Heel to toe. I have at times walked on tip toes or toe to heel myself in the house as it is quieter.

  • @tonylegge7261

    @tonylegge7261

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Jade-pd3wm I think you are wrong - Injury studies show that you should land on midfoot or toes when running as there is far less shock to the body...

  • @atbaritone

    @atbaritone

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tonylegge7261 correct. No heal for best running form and injury prevention.

  • @tonylegge7261

    @tonylegge7261

    3 жыл бұрын

    @hulladaemon Yes but I was replying to Jade, who talked about running!

  • @riordian2
    @riordian211 ай бұрын

    if you have shoulder and overall back problems, can I hurt myself with nordic walking? can It give wrong movements?

  • @SikanaEnglish

    @SikanaEnglish

    6 ай бұрын

    It really depends of your back problems, you should ask a doctor about it.

  • @martinbrandom2654
    @martinbrandom26543 жыл бұрын

    It's incredible how walking has been franchised into a thing.

  • @MrSmokinDragon

    @MrSmokinDragon

    2 жыл бұрын

    a) it originated in Finland in the middle of last century, so just about as far removed from "franchising" as you can get in the western world, and b) it activates and uses many more large muscle-groups than regular walking. Are you also complaining that moving your legs in a circle has been "franchised" into cycling?

  • @alaoguz
    @alaoguz3 жыл бұрын

    What if doing it without poles?

  • @Krabadaque

    @Krabadaque

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well, that's of course, something else!

  • @laurenbendik2006

    @laurenbendik2006

    3 жыл бұрын

    i think that's just called walking

  • @alaoguz

    @alaoguz

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@laurenbendik2006 hahahaha:))))

  • @RandyResnick

    @RandyResnick

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@laurenbendik2006 Especially if you can do it in a Nordic country!

  • @maxlinder5262
    @maxlinder5262 Жыл бұрын

    Just like skiing ......

  • @haikaljohari5550
    @haikaljohari55503 жыл бұрын

    I will just use bamboo, i have lot of bamboo at the backyard

  • @smokie33
    @smokie335 жыл бұрын

    Is Nordic walking good for chronic knee pain?

  • @dakotalake9084

    @dakotalake9084

    3 жыл бұрын

    You'd have to ask a Sports doctor to get a good answer.

  • @Krabadaque

    @Krabadaque

    3 жыл бұрын

    You may try very gently at first - don't move as fast as the guy in the video. If it feels good, it's probably good, if you feel worse stop it!

  • @mikec1571

    @mikec1571

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is very good for your knees especially going up or down hill. Your arms/ upper body take some of the impact off of your knees hips and back

  • @gardensofthegods

    @gardensofthegods

    3 жыл бұрын

    Do you know what the source of your knee pain is ? I was doing the British race walking a lot at one point in September ... at one point i did overdo it and had some pain but that was after i had healed myself from a very bad ripped and punctured meniscus ... I never had the surgery (because i didn't want the anesthesia which can cause memory loss issues ) and I never got the glucose injections (because it had steroids which ironically eat away at joints .) the surgeon's assistant said i'll never get better without one of those two treatments . But when i didn't overdo it and was careful about the knee twisting if i was making turns , there was no problem . Also , contrary to popular opinion , the worst thing for painful knees is to put weight on them . If you are carrying things like heavy groceries , you need to carry it on the side that doesn't have the painful knee and you need to stop lifting heavy things . Also contrary to what a lot of people will tell you , it's not good to workout with weights if it puts pressure on painful knees . In fact my brother used to be a bodybuilder and now in his 60's both of his knees are so bad he can barely walk ... and need to have both knees replaced .

  • @gardensofthegods

    @gardensofthegods

    3 жыл бұрын

    Also this is not a good video because the guy has bad posture and if you look at when he's actually do in the Nordic walking his back is not straight and therefore his rib cage is leaning down over the stomach .

  • @tgod775
    @tgod7753 жыл бұрын

    Who's here from rains tweet?

  • @JohnLessnau
    @JohnLessnau2 жыл бұрын

    Why do I need poles?

  • @amanda5764

    @amanda5764

    2 жыл бұрын

    Because Nordic walking requires poles. It engages the upper body for a better workout than simply walking.

  • @IngotAU

    @IngotAU

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agree with Amanda about increased upper body engagement. Also use of poles increases sensory feedback, which many people find to be beneficial to mood/intellectual engagement

  • @JamesSmith-bw8dw
    @JamesSmith-bw8dw2 жыл бұрын

    If you buy ski poles to walk your that person

  • @nguyenlinhchi91
    @nguyenlinhchi913 жыл бұрын

    I dont know if striking the road that hard is good for the knees

  • @pvtvaladez

    @pvtvaladez

    2 жыл бұрын

    Heel toe for walking yes. Running no. I'd wear zero drop shoes for natural movement

  • @briancoleman6709
    @briancoleman6709 Жыл бұрын

    Does anyone successfully incorporate a dog walk into this? seems unlikely to work

  • @multiplebunnies

    @multiplebunnies

    Жыл бұрын

    See kzread.info/dash/bejne/Yqltm8txndy9nbQ.html

  • @Alteori

    @Alteori

    Жыл бұрын

    I suppose you can get a leash where you tie the dog to your waist but it would require enough training so that they stay away from the sticks

  • @deejustdoyou4433
    @deejustdoyou44332 жыл бұрын

    I guess I Nordic walk naturally

  • @DB-cx6cb
    @DB-cx6cb Жыл бұрын

    When I’ve listen to the Nordic Walker Channel on U Tube and several other certified Instructor’s All say, you never grip handles tightly in any position but keep a loose grip on handle’s. Somebody must be incorrect.

  • @RamblingTog
    @RamblingTog2 жыл бұрын

    Put one foot in front of the other and repeat. Make coffee enjoy

  • @zacharyyork5474
    @zacharyyork54742 жыл бұрын

    Who came here froom Alan Wake? haha

  • @johnriperti3127
    @johnriperti31273 жыл бұрын

    also known as "Zombie walk"

  • @spar8334
    @spar8334 Жыл бұрын

    idk if imma do this

  • @us-bw6hg

    @us-bw6hg

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah you should probably study English instead.

  • @spar8334

    @spar8334

    Жыл бұрын

    @@us-bw6hg yes right after i nordic walk to your mommas house

  • @chip9832
    @chip98322 жыл бұрын

    Just give me an ebike

  • @electricstrider2665
    @electricstrider26653 жыл бұрын

    this is wrong, heel strike not good, 2 much bouncing up &down movement, this shld b similar 2 xCountry skiing, body s relaxed not stiff

  • @michaelbrown5267
    @michaelbrown52678 ай бұрын

    I've seen a number of these videos on youtube and I think it's absolutely tragic that these relatively young people who look to be in otherwise excellent health need not one but two walking sticks in order to get around.

  • @yellowboot6629
    @yellowboot66292 ай бұрын

    I'm just practicing Nordic Walking... because of the high blood pressure ☝️+🥃🤸training 🤣🤣🤣... It's obvious! For Health ☝️

  • @kelliott7864
    @kelliott78642 жыл бұрын

    I tried this in public and was recruited by the ministry of silly walks.

  • @1honeychild
    @1honeychild10 ай бұрын

    😂

  • @jpegjake
    @jpegjake4 жыл бұрын

    this looks like way too much heal for endurance...

  • @joeholland9593
    @joeholland9593 Жыл бұрын

    This looks like it guarantees a future of repetitive motion injuries. Gripping and ungripping like that is throwing fuel on the carpal tunnel fire. I have issues just from using a mouse for 30+ years.

  • @armisis
    @armisis2 жыл бұрын

    The use of unnatural heal toe walking is bad on knees and feet. Walk on the balls of your feet naturally.

  • @opieshomeshop
    @opieshomeshop Жыл бұрын

    *_That is so lame. A runner hardly burns 100 calories per mile. Walking of any kind does nothing for cardio and offers no exercise value at all. You will burn less that 15 calories per mile. It's a huge waste of time._*

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