About 300 Beijing residents gathered in Yuan Da Du Site Park on Tuesday night to join a great Nordic Walking parade along the bench of the moat.
Nordic Walking uses specially designed poles to engage the upper body during fitness walking, which originated in Finland as first used when it was a summer training method by cross-country skiers. It was then developed into a fitness exercise with specific training equipment.
Nordic Walking has been widely accepted and loved by Beijingers ever since its first appearance in last June, as it involves more muscles than any other traditional fitness activities, and consumes much more energy. It is even safer than jogging as there are two poles to support the exerciser's body.
Nordic Walking is one of the best exercises for almost everybody
