Nordic Walking

Pronunciation: /ˈnɔrdɪk ˈwɔkɪŋ/

Definitions of Nordic walking

noun a type of fitness walking that uses specially designed poles to engage the upper body as well as the legs

Example Sentences

A1 Nordic walking is a popular outdoor activity.

A2 I enjoy Nordic walking in the park with my friends.

B1 Nordic walking can help improve cardiovascular fitness.

B2 Many people use Nordic walking as a low-impact exercise.

C1 Nordic walking has gained popularity as a full-body workout.

C2 Some professional athletes incorporate Nordic walking into their training routine.

Examples of Nordic walking in a Sentence

formal Nordic walking is a popular form of physical activity that originated in Finland.

informal I love going Nordic walking in the park with my friends.

slang Let's grab our poles and go for some Nordic walking!

figurative Nordic walking through the forest of life helps me find peace and clarity.

Grammatical Forms of Nordic walking

• past tense: Nordic walked
• plural: Nordic walkers
• comparative: more Nordic walking
• superlative: most Nordic walking
• present tense: Nordic walks
• future tense: will Nordic walk
• perfect tense: has Nordic walked
• continuous tense: is Nordic walking
• singular: Nordic walker
• positive degree: Nordic walking
• infinitive: to Nordic walk
• gerund: Nordic walking
• participle: Nordic walked

Origin and Evolution of Nordic walking

First Known Use: 1930 year

Language of Origin: Finnish

Story behind the word: Nordic walking originated in Finland in the early 20th century as a summer training method for cross-country skiers.

Evolution of the word: The term 'Nordic walking' was first used in the 1930s to describe the activity of walking with specially designed poles for added upper body workout. Over time, it has gained popularity worldwide as a form of exercise and fitness activity.