What is Nordic walking?
Nordic walking is a fun, low-impact, highly effective full-body exercise that can be enjoyed either socially or solo, anywhere you can put one foot in front of the other!
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Originally developed in Finland by cross-country skiers as a way to stay fit in summer, Nordic walking is great for all ages. It is especially appropriate for persons in middle or older age and anyone interested in strengthening and maintaining
cardio health, core strength, coordination, balance and stability.
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Published research has proven Nordic walking to be a comprehensive modality that exercises 90% of the major muscle groups, burns up to 40% more calories than regular walking, and provides the benefits of socializing in nature…all while being easy on the joints. Requiring just specific Nordic walking poles, a good pair of shoes, and comfortable clothing, Nordic walking does all this with a minimal investment in equipment.
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Popular in Europe since the 1970's, Nordic walking is now gaining recognition in the States. Join Nordic Walking Houston to discover this fun sport here in H-town! Get fit, meet new people, and feel great…while enjoying the restorative beauty of our streets, parks, and bayou trails in a new way.
Come Nordic walking!
Nordic walking amplifies regular walking for a cross-country skiing fitness effect.
A typical one-hour session begins with warm-up stretches, then a walk through parks or neighborhoods. Enjoy being in nature with trees, breeze, water, land and sky while benefiting from full-body, low-impact workout. Your walk is interspersed with body awareness instruction and brief cardio and core workouts using the poles. It ends with theraband work and a quiet cool-down. At your complimentary first session use of poles is free. All levels of fitness and experience are welcome -- you will learn Nordic walking technique from the instructor.
Meet Rachel
Rachel Dvoretzky is certified by the American Nordic Walking Association as an Advanced Level Instructor. A city traveler, trail hiker and past marathon walker, she is committed to improving individual and community well-being through Nordic walking. Rachel is a native Houstonian
and earned a B.A. from Rice University.
