Nordic Walking When Hill Walking Gets Tough

Ireland boasts 14 peaks in excess of 3000ft as well as many more which are over 2500ft. It has a huge range of easy to demanding climbs which offer magnificent views, a fantastic place to go Nordic walking.

Nordic walking is a sport which consists of walking with poles which are similar to ski poles and developed from an off-season ski training activity to become a way of exercising all year round. It is a great way to see the fantastic mountain views during the summer months when all the snow has melted away and it is no longer skiing weather.

Nordic walking is an all body workout. It uses 90% of muscles and helps you burn up to 40% more calories than ordinary walking. It is ideal for neck, back and shoulder problems because it reduces pressure on knees and joints. It is a great cross training technique for those who require ultimate cardiovascular and endurance conditioning.

Nordic walking can be a great way to prepare yourself for the upcoming ski season, it can help to strengthen your leg muscles and build up your endurance. Because skiing and snowboarding are physically demanding activities you need to prepare your body to minimise the risk of injury on the slopes.

It is also important to cover yourself with winter sports insurance, just in case. Skiing and snowboarding are dangerous activities which makes it vital to protect yourself with ski insurance in case anything was to happen to you on the slopes. They are activities which pose an increased risk and are therefore not covered by normal insurance, specific winter sports insurance is designed to give you cover for emergency medical situations and mountain rescue.

Before going on a ski holiday this year it is good to familiarise yourself with the safe skiing code. The code which has been produced by the International Ski Federation is to ensure minimal risk to skiers on and off-piste.

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