Establish Fitness Level | Nordic Walking

Below are some guidelines to help you establish your fitness level with regard to the EnduranceOnline Training programs for Nordic Walking. Remember that these are general guidelines designed to help you determine the most efficient starting place for your training.

If you fall in between fitness levels, look at the sample schedules for both levels in question. Match yourself to a level in which the first week of training most closely fits, or is slightly less than what you are currently doing. It’s also important to consider your time commitment to training. For example: if the first week of the beginner schedule seems very easy, then consider purchasing the next level. However, if the intermediate schedule seems a little too much of a time commitment then choose the easier level.

It’s also important to note that the peak training weeks for each schedule set will be approximately a 25-35% greater work load (training time per week) than what the sample first week shows. The motive is to ease you safely into your program. Take your training time into consideration when choosing your fitness level.

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Beginner – The Beginner level program is geared toward those who are new or relatively new to a fitness or a walking program and/or those who have training time constraints. You are either new to a fitness/walking program and/or you walk, 1-2 days per week sometimes more sometimes less. You have done some walking sessions lasting between :20 minutes and :30 minutes—sometimes more, sometimes less. Some weeks are consistent, and some are not. You may or may not have experience with Nordic Walking. You may or may not have experience with a structured fitness program. Your main goals are to develop a cardiovascular and strength fitness base, learn the sport of Nordic Walking and have fun. You are either new or relatively new to a consistent fitness program and/or you have a very tight schedule and minimal time to spend training.

Intermediate – The Intermediate level program is geared toward those who have had some experience and consistency with a fitness or a walking program. You walk or train in other sports 2-4 days per week sometimes more sometimes less. Your sessions vary in length but generally last between :20 minutes and :40 minutes—sometimes more, sometimes less. You have been a walker or involved in other sports for at least a few months. You may or may not have experience with Nordic Walking. Your main goals are to expand on your cardiovascular and strength fitness base, learn the sport of Nordic Walking and have fun. You would like to take your fitness to the next level.

Advanced – The Advanced level program is geared toward those who have had experience and consistency with a fitness and/or a walking program. You walk or train in other sports 3-5 days per week consistently sometimes more, sometimes less. Your sessions vary in length but generally last between :20 minutes and 1 hour—sometimes more, sometimes less. You may or may not have experience with Nordic Walking. Your training is consistent though you do miss workouts now and then. You have been involved in a fitness program for several months to a year. Your main goals are to expand on your cardiovascular and strength fitness base, learn the sport of Nordic Walking and have fun. You take your training seriously and would like to take your fitness program to the next level.

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Beginner – You may or may not have experience with walking or Nordic Walking.

Intermediate – You may or may not have experience with walking or Nordic Walking.

Advanced – You have experience with walking and/or other sports and may or may not have experience with Nordic Walking.