Maintaining and fixing the spin (internal) locks of your adjustable Nordic walking poles

The video refers to trekking poles. The shafts and locks of adjustable trekking/hiking/walking poles are the same as the shafts and locks of adjustable Nordic walking poles

The video covers:

• Fixing the lock when it doesn't tighten
• Cleaning inside the poles

Nordic walking in our schools

Are you looking for new activities for your schools physical education classes? Nordic walking has much to offer.

Key point: "Nordic walking can be considered a safe, healthy activity that should be promoted in school physical education."

Things to consider:

• "...it is extremely important to introduce it as something fun and appealing to students."
• "...the authors [of the article] designed an approach to Nordic walking in physical education."
• "Assessment should be based on the essential elements of Nordic walking that students have practiced."
• "Nordic walking in physical education not only enhances motor skills and physical fitness, it also develops coordination, balance, agility, cardiovascular endurance, and speed."
• In addition, it involves the student’s cognitive, affective, and social dimensions, since it is usually practiced in groups. Therefore, it can be enjoyed with friends and family, which contributes to positive social relationships."

Nordic walking and MS

An article about the benefits of Nordic walking for people with MS made this point: "...we don’t want to just tell people with neurological deficits to ‘take a random walk’ if they walk poorly and slowly. Nordic walking is more efficient, requiring less energy, while encouraging straightness and balance.”

Key points:

• "Poles provide two additional points of contact with the ground, and for people with MS who may have gait problems."
• "Gentle increases in range of motion from pole movement can help reduce pain in the back, neck and shoulders."
• “...conditions muscles of the upper body, abdominals, back and legs."
• "Elevated mood and well-being."
• "...helps neuroplasticity."
• "...actively stretches the heel cord."