How Do You Adjust Nordic Walking Sticks?
Nordic walking is a popular form of fitness walking that originated in Finland. It is a low-impact, time-efficient, total-body workout. The unique form of walking, combined with the pumping action of your arms as you use the sticks to propel yourself and provide upper-body resistance, make it an excellent workout. The first thing you have to do is properly fit your sticks to your height. You will need to know how to adjust Nordic walking sticks to do this; fortunately, all brands of Nordic sticks use the same adjustment method. Hold the stick horizontally in front of you. Depending on the size stick you have, it may contain three or four sections that fit into each other to form the length of the stick. Notice how at the base of each section there is a molded grip or foam circle around the stick. This is where your locking mechanism is located for each section. Slip your hand through the wrist strap and grab the handle grip of the stick. Hold your elbow at a 90-degree angle, with the s
