Nordic Pole Walking: Proper Technique

[Kefas1967]

Very bad - the poles are NOT for NW. They are classical treking poles not aplicable for NW. Confusing video!!!

[tutnallman]

very Very nice......................

[zolv]

This is not proper technique of NW. Using this style poles are useless, no more muscles are moving etc.

[labibi47]

Well, actually, these bozos have given me a great way to build up strength after my hip replacement!!! Different strokes for different folks....one should not be so judgmental simple because it doesn't fit their "idea" of what's appropriate!!! These pathetic poles are cheap .... not expensive at all!!!

[taipan342]

I think this sports a load of shit, all these bozos think there good with there poles in hand I could only imagine how much these pathetic poles cost....waste of money

[Wolfsheart1992]

@taipan342

You should think and then talk..the sticks are only to help you to hold your arms right.. I don't think that this NW technique in this vid is very effective, anyway. And btw there are a lot of walking-sticks that don't cost much..only take a look around the internet... You needn't to be rich for that.

[taipan342]

@Wolfsheart1992 try getting off of the couch you damn couch potato

[beakueng]

I definitely agree with bergahoy - definitely not the proper poles, nor the proper technique. Keep your elbows slightly bent to avoid joint problems and open your hands once they go behind your hip - only possible with proper poles! And go nordic walking out in nature, not on pavement - much more enjoyable :-) Greets from Switzerland beefit.ch

[bergahoy]

No, no no. She doesn't even have Nordic Walking Poles but ordinary trekking poles. The point of the exercise is to move the muscles in the shoulder and back area and you have to swing the arms back releasing the pole on the swing, too many details to describe here, but to cut a long story short this is not NW.

[mitra1906]

It's LOL technique...embarrassing

[INWAQuebecNC]

The title is inappropriate. It is the proper Exerstrider walking technique (sadly called Urban Poling in Canada). It's not necessarely the proper nordic walking technique. It is one technique in a whole bunch of technique invented (mainly in North America like those Barrett or Nottingham technique). Personnaly, this technique is too stiff. It's up to the consumer to decide.

Be careful when you choose your instructor. Make sure that he/or she is INWA certified

[NinjaDale40]

seriously what is the point of walking with poles accross flat land.

[ner12800bb3]

@NinjaDale40 Yea, i don`t get it ether

[wcondon9]

Definitely supposed to have bent 90 degree elbows. However, I agree with hood, she does have a nice bum.

[pfchen51]

It is a technique called EMW method developed by Tom Rutlin. I  am in Taiwan and personally attended Tom's class in USA and I got good result of this total body exercise method. It is a good method for all ages and much easier to learn than other Nordic walking method which may not be suitable for senior people. I recomend those not yet use EMW method to have a try then you will find how it works.

[tomblacksmith]

forget it!

this is not only totally wrong, it is also dangerous.

exercise like that for a month and i guarantee you severe neck, shoulder, ellbow and wrist trauma.

stalking that way, although funny to watch, is natural for storks only.

[nordicwalkingna7]

it isn't Nordic Walking it's Trekking

[hrladam9]

as a fitness instructor i would never recommend having straight arms. it 'locks' the elbows and this case causes unneccessary stress. dno if other ppl agree with me?

[arrabusa]

what the hell is with your hands?!...ouč!:))

[hood77]

nice vid plus you have a lovely bum

[Zimbib270]

your pants are far too long?

[catkin3]

I'm confused, this technique seems to contradict all other 'experts' techniques??

[signorinamaya]

Great video,i adore nordic walking.

[motniltur]

This is a GREAT quick look at Exerstride method Nordic pole walking. Just one comment...the arm should be fully extended, but not "straight". There should aways be a slight bend in the elbow when using this technique.

[kocsogarc]

What is this method? Standing straight, arms straight... very weird.

[dorotheaLiveandlearn]

Great little video!

I am Instructor in Perth, Western Australia, have added this to my favourites on my dorothealiveandlearn channel! ciao!

[drankthemilkup2]

.lol.

[oligynn]

Excellent video. Emphasis on the key action on which all advanced technique is based.

Oliver.