23/08/2026
This new research offers another strong reason to consider Nordic Walking as we grow older.
In a 12-week study comparing Nordic Walking with traditional walking, participants aged 65 to 80 completed three supervised sessions each week.
Both groups improved, but the Nordic Walking group recorded greater improvements in:
• Upper and lower body strength
• Aerobic capacity
• Confidence around falling
• Fear of movement
• Quality of life
The Nordic Walking group also increased its six-minute walking distance by around 51 metres more than the traditional walking group.
The study was small, with 28 participants completing the programme, so further research is needed. However, the findings support what Nordic Walking instructors see every day. With the correct technique, Nordic Walking actively involves the upper body and offers far more than a walk with poles.
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