Nordic walking is regular walking using (special) poles. As easy as the term and method are, the more effective is this novel type of movement that was introduced here from Scandinavia. A fifth of the whole Finnish population regularly performs this sport and more and more Swedish citizens switch from roller skiing to "pole walking", which is the term used there for Nordic walking. Without any special additional effort or material expenses, classic walking turns into a highly effective whole body workout and is therefore associated with ideal training effects.