Nordic Walking Comes to Corby

Soon, to be here in Corby is Nordic Walking the exciting exercise medium that is sweeping Europe with over 10 million people world wide now regularly using the technique to get and stay fit whilst looking after their weight. May 1^st, the opening day of the Around Corby Walking Festival at East Carlton Park will be the place when, during the afternoon, there will be no less than two expert demonstrations by Roberta Gee, a qualified Nordic Walking UK instructor and there will be opportunities for those who want to try Nordic Walking for themselves.

Originating in Finland back in the 1930s as a way of using cross country ski techniques throughout the year when the snow had melted, Nordic Walking uses a modified walking method in conjunction with walking poles to move quickly whilst achieving heightened levels of both upper and lower body exercise. Simply, it makes something we all can do twice as effective. But Nordic Walking is a specific fitness technique and is not to be confused with trekking, hill walking or trail running as the poles are not planted in front of the walker or runner but in a specific way that increases the use of the upper body. It can be done by anybody, anywhere and does not require expensive equipment or clothing.

Upper body muscles are used as well as the legs and the heart and lungs are kept in top condition. The poles help to propel the body along, which means the walker works harder than usual yet the support provided by the walking poles, makes it seem easier.

Expert tuition is recommended and as will be seen at East Carlton Park, the easily learnt Nordic Walking method could have a major impact on fitness levels, body toning and weight loss. Though the purchase of proper poles may be a requirement there is no need to join a gym with its associate costs for endless repetition of boring exercise. Instead, those that practice Nordic Walking are in the open air, often in the pleasant company of others and in the countryside, especially the wonderful countryside Around Corby or in the hundreds of acres of park and woodlands within the town of itself.