Nordic Walking
Benefits, techniques and levels for outdoor well-being
People who love active holidays can choose one of the Ferretti Sport Hotel facilities on the Romagna Riviera which recommends Nordic walking.
Nordic walking is a comprehensive type of activity designed to improve one's physical condition and tone the muscles of the body, irrespective of age, gender or physical fitness.
Nordic walking: levels of intensity
According to one's basic training level and specific individual goals, Nordic walking can be done at three levels of intensity:
Well-being
Fitness
Sports
The Benefits of Nordic Walking
- You use up 20% to 50% more calories than normal walking
- You can tone all the muscles in your body
- You can improve your posture and control of your body
- You can improve your base metabolism
- You can increase flexibility and joint mobility
- You can reduce localised tension
- You can have fun
- You can socialise
- You have an outdoor adventure
- In order to enjoy all the benefits of Nordic Walking, you must adopt the appropriate technique
Services
- Continental buffet breakfast with sweet and savoury options to choose from including cereals, eggs, cornflakes, fresh fruit, jams, honey, Nutella, fruit juices and yoghurts
- Upon request, lunch or dinner with a choice of menus and a vegetable and starter buffet
- Nordic walking instructor (upon request) for magnificent excursions and trips to discover Romagna's countryside
- Laundry service
- Water bottle for excursions
- Packed lunch
- Use of the gym and sauna (in the three-star hotels)
- Use of the wellness centre and outdoor pool with heated water (in the 4-star hotels)