Nordic walking

The history of Nordic Walking goes back to Scandinavia in the early 30s, when the then professional skiers began to look for ways to maintain their shape in the summer, in the absence of snow.

• About 90% of all body muscles train – this is a fact confirmed by physiologists. 
• Due to the sticks, the pressure on the knees and joints decreases, the load on the lower back, hip and knee joints decreases by 35%. 
• Burns 20% more calories than when walking normally. The muscles of the lower and upper parts of the body are in good shape at the same time. 
• Metabolic processes are activated, fat metabolism is accelerated, the level of endophrins in the blood increases by 5 times. 
• Immunity increases. 

Routes for Nordic walking in the city of Essentuki

The resort town of Essentuki is located halfway between Pyatigorsk and Essentuki on the left bank of the Podkumok River. Most of the city of Essentuki is located in the valley of this river. This is due to the fact that most of the urban area has a slope of the terrain from north to south. Therefore, the streets and parks of this city are suitable for fans of entry-level Scandinavian walking.

The Medical Park of the city of Essentuki is a great place for Scandinavian walking. The park is located in the valley of the Kislushi River and on the peaks of the Alkaline Hill. Just the slope of the Alkaline Mountain is the only noticeable irregularity in the relief of the park. In the northern part of the park on the Kachalny Kurgan is the Panteleimon Temple. This is the highest point of the park.

Initially, you can set a route along the central alleys of the park, which intersect it from west to east. If this route seems too easy, then you can walk along the borders of the park along the ring. The distance traveled increases significantly. In addition, the height difference is already being felt.

Also, for Scandinavian walking in Essentuki, you can consider Komsomolsky Park.