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Cross-country skiing vs Nordic walking

* Sam Murphy
* The Guardian,
* Saturday January 26 2008
* Article history

Aerobic and cardiovascular fitness

Cross-country skiing - skiing on mainly flat or rolling terrain is thought to be one of the best aerobic activities. Skiers are attached to the ski only by the toe of the boot, allowing more flexibility to climb and descend. 5 stars

Nordic walking - brisk dry-land walking using poles - is also an excellent form of aerobic exercise, but it doesn't offer the variety of movements involved in cross-country skiing. 3 stars

Upper body strength

Skiing: The back, shoulders and arm muscles - particularly the backs of the upper arms - are used to propel you along on flat terrain, particularly when 'double-poling' (moving both poles together in parallel). 4 stars

Nordic walking is equally effective for toning the upper body. The correct arm motion with the walking poles to propel the body forward will engage triceps, shoulders, back and chest. 4 stars

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Hi again,

I did "ski de fond" in the Alps many years ago, and I called this "cross- country skiing". Also, just about all the GB sports commentators use "cross-country skiing". Honestly, I have never come across Nordic skiing, and in any case, it is not exactly the same.