Nordic Walking Dictionary - Nordic Walking Terms and Definitions

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	ASPHALT PAW This pole accessory can absorb impacts when walking on hard surfaces.
	BLISTERS Blisters are a local swelling of the skin that contain watery fluid and are caused by irritation. Foot Blisters are most common due to the added stress and heat caused by walking with larger loads on tougher and heavier boots.
	CARBOHYDRATE Carbohydrate is any of the group of organic compounds that includes sugars, starches, celluloses, and gums and serves as a major energy source in the diet of animals.
	DOUBLE POLING This technique is all about thrusting your poles at the same time and pushing yourself to make the strides.
	EXERSTRIDING A specific technique which makes use of Exerstrider fitness walking poles to provide a total body workout while walking.
	GRIP It is designed so the wrist is correctly angled and supports the movements of the hand. This will allow your hands to stay closer to the body for maximum efficiency and comfort.
	HAND STRAPS The straps are your link to the poles, making it unnecessary to directly grasp the poles.
	HEART RATE MONITOR (HRM) The HRM is a device that determines how hard or how little your body is working by measuring the number of your heart’s beat per minute (BPM).
	HEAT STROKE Heat Stroke is a condition which is usually caused by too much exposure to heat.
	HYDRATION Hydration is the process of providing an adequate amount of liquid to bodily tissues.
	LOCK SPIKE TIP This pole tip can strike the ground at the correct angle and ensures a secure grip on hard and slippery surfaces.
	MHR This stands for Maximum Heart Rate, the fastest that your heart can beat when nordic walking.
	MOLESKIN This is a heavy cotton fabric which can be used to cover a Blister or Blister-prone spots.
	NORDIC RUNNING This is the combination of Nordic Walking and Running with poles.
	NORDIC SKATING This is a long-distance skating, which the steps or strides you make will be in a zigzag pattern.
	NORDIC WALKING POLES Nordic Walking Poles are walking sticks used to aid formal hiking rather than everyday walking.
	ORTHOTICS These are shoe inserts designed to correct common foot conditions and to provide support.
	OVERTRAINING Overtraining is to engage in an excessive training.
	PEDOMETER This is a device designed to count the number of steps you make.
	POLE Pole is a long rod of wood or metal or plastic.
	POSTURE A position of the body or of body parts.
	PRONATION This refers to the tendency of your foot to rotate inward too much, thereby placing too much stress on your unsupported edge.
	PROTEIN Protein is a large complex molecule made up of one or more chains of amino acids. Proteins perform a wide variety of activities in the cell.
	STRIDING Striding is to walk with long steps, especially in a hasty or vigorous way.
	SUPINATION This refers to the tendency of the foot to rotate outward.
	SUSPENSION TIP This is the type of tip which is ideal for use during winter.