NORDIC WALKING IN SENIORS: A BRIEF LITERATURE REVIEW Cristina González Castro Asoc. para la promoción de la salud Ipar Izarra Nordic Walking Bilbao (Spain) www.nwbilbao.com / Tel. +34 693354161 /
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Introduction
Results
Given the aging of the population there is a need for effective physical exercise interventions. Nordic Walking (NW) adds a pair of poles to the normal walking pattern propelling us forward (Arrankoski & Kettunen, 2011). It is a novel physical activity with important advantajes in the health promotion environment (González Castro, 2013).
6 studies were found (n=406). NW interventions improved functional capacity and quality of life parameters even when compared to other types of physical activity (Takeshima et al., 2013).
Material & methods
IMPROVED PARAMETERS: AEROBIC CAPACITY
Literature review. STRETNGTH BALANCE & FLEXIBILITY FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY BLOOD PRESSURE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS QUALITY OF LIFE
Conclusions Seniors practicing Nordic Walking
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NW is proposed as a safe physical activity to implement as an intervention for seniors and improve their quality o life.
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