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Human Activities > Exercise > Walking > Nordic Walking
... > Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms > Behavior > Motor Activity > Exercise > Walking > Nordic Walking
... > Physiological Phenomena > Movement > Motor Activity > Exercise > Walking > Nordic Walking
... > Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena > Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena > Movement > Motor Activity > Exercise > Walking > Nordic Walking
... > Human Activities > Leisure Activities > Recreation > Sports > Walking > Nordic Walking
Physiological Phenomena > Movement > Locomotion > Walking > Nordic Walking
... > Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena > Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena > Movement > Locomotion > Walking > Nordic Walking

Preferred term

Nordic Walking  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Form of brisk walking, utilizing walking poles, which actively engages the trunk and upper limbs during walking, maintaining the natural gait, while the hands are performing an open–close cycle in an alternating manner.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Pole Walking

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-SGTHN2GW-F

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