Abstract
Nordic Walking improves physical fitness more than walking without poles. This is due to the fact that Nordic Walking involves more muscles during exercise. Experimental results show that around 90% of muscles are activated during Nordic Walking with the correct technique. Performing Nordic Walking influences the reduction of body weight and improves all biochemical parameters relevant to diabetes. This paper aims to find common knowledge about the benefits of Nordic Walking on the human body. The information was found through questionnaires. The research involved 74 people – 47 men and 27 women with an average age of 38.67 ± 18.09 years. The questionnaires were fully anonymous. The majority of respondents (79.7%) are already somehow familiar with Nordic Walking, most of them (33.8%) knowing someone who practises Nordic Walking in the city. 23% of respondents have tried Nordic Walking, but only 10.8% keep performing it. According to the majority of respondents (77%), Nordic Walking is a proper activity for all age groups and they would recommend it to their parents and grandparents due to its benefits on human health. Most respondents (85.1%) believe that Nordic Walking is beneficial for human health only to prevent diseases of the muscle system and as a consequent rehabilitation method. Nordic Walking has no influence on human health from the point of view of the rest of respondents. Nordic Walking is just a pleasant way to enjoy in one’s free time. This might be changed by the continuing education of the general public.
Highlights
In these fast-moving days, people abandon their interest in hiking connected with various sport performances, but especially the sport itself
Emphasis was placed on physical activity related to the state of health and health in general, on fitness and physical performance as we have found in most previous studies (Sigmund et al, 2005)
Response Yes, I have heard of Nordic Walking No, I have not heard of Nordic Walking Total
Summary
In these fast-moving days, people abandon their interest in hiking connected with various sport performances, but especially the sport itself This is true for young people and children, and for adults. The lower interest in sport is obvious in childhood, most likely due to low motivation and poor support from parents and mainly due to the growing influence of electronic gadgets and computer technologies This situation results in health problems at a later age, overweight or obesity and other civilization diseases. In comparison with ordinary walk (without poles), it requires about 22% higher energy expenditure, heart rate is 16% higher and it involves 90% of all muscles This makes Nordic Walking significantly more effective than normal walk. Nordic Walking is a great relaxation technique and can be practised in pairs or group, which makes it a social event too. (Sovová et al, 2008)
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