ONW AND INWA
ONW AND INWA
Marko Kantaneva (Finland) founded Original Nordic Walking (ONW) technique in 1997. ONW technique is the nordic walking technique of the World Original Nordic Walking Federation (WONWF).
International Nordic Walking Federation (INWA) founded INWA technique in 2000. INWA technique is the nordic walking technique of the International Nordic Walking Federation (INWA).
ONW and INWA techniques are very similar.
ONW AND INWA TECHNIQUE
BASIC TECHNIQUE
-The walker must walk with two Nordic Walking poles, doing an alternating movement of feet and arms. First step: right foot and left arm/pole. Second step: left foot and right arm/pole, etc.
-The walker must walk with one foot and one pole in permanent contact with the ground.
-Where putting the first pole
Behind the first foot.
TECHNIQUE
-The walker must walk straight.
-Height of the Nordic Walking poles
At the waist level (arms in 90º-100º approximately).
-Where putting the first pole
Between the center of gravity of the body approximately and just behind the first foot.
-Arms: amplitude of movement
From the plant of the pole to behind the torso. Then, the hand releases a little the grip of the pole.
-Propulsion
Walking with propulsion in Nordic Walking poles.
-Maximum Speed
5:30-6:00 min/km.
Marko Kantaneva (Finland) founded Original Nordic Walking (ONW) technique in 1997. ONW technique is the nordic walking technique of the World Original Nordic Walking Federation (WONWF).
International Nordic Walking Federation (INWA) founded INWA technique in 2000. INWA technique is the nordic walking technique of the International Nordic Walking Federation (INWA).
ONW and INWA techniques are very similar.
ONW AND INWA TECHNIQUE
BASIC TECHNIQUE
-The walker must walk with two Nordic Walking poles, doing an alternating movement of feet and arms. First step: right foot and left arm/pole. Second step: left foot and right arm/pole, etc.
-The walker must walk with one foot and one pole in permanent contact with the ground.
-Where putting the first pole
Behind the first foot.
TECHNIQUE
-The walker must walk straight.
-Height of the Nordic Walking poles
At the waist level (arms in 90º-100º approximately).
-Where putting the first pole
Between the center of gravity of the body approximately and just behind the first foot.
-Arms: amplitude of movement
From the plant of the pole to behind the torso. Then, the hand releases a little the grip of the pole.
-Propulsion
Walking with propulsion in Nordic Walking poles.
-Maximum Speed
5:30-6:00 min/km.
