Nordic Walking
Thursday, May 24, 2007
 
LEKI Speed Pacer Vario 2640

LEKI Speed Pacer Vario 2640

$199.95

An adjustable carbon Nordic Walking pole. Each pole can adjust +/- 5cm from the original pole size. Great for trainers!

Series Nordic Walking
Shaft Carbon upper and lower section
Grip Nordic Trigger
Strap

LEKI Trigger 2

LEKI Trigger 2

The Trigger 2 is a simpler and efficient connect / release system. The small compact insert attached to the Trigger 2 strap slides into a "slot" on the grip.

  • Even faster one-handed click-in and release function
  • Central "slot" eases strap placement and fixed connection
  • More power transferred to the hand for better push-off
Finish Ultra Sonic Finish
Tip

LEKI Rubber Fitness Tips

Designed to grip pavement and deliver added support and stability, the LEKI Rubber Fitness Tips should always face towards the back, behind you. This position allows you to “push off” more efficiently, increasing your upper body workout. Remove the Rubber Fitness Tips to expose the Carbide Flextips if you Nordic Walk on gravel or slick surfaces.
Pole Sizes

105(range 100-110cm)
110(range 105-115cm)
115(range 110-120cm)
120(range 115-125cm)
125(range 120-130cm)
130(range 125-135cm)
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Against Shaft Breakage
Special Feature Carbide tip under rubber tip is great for trail and snow use.

Weight 12.8 oz./pair.

Leki nordic Walking poles

What size pole do you need?

Leki Nordic Walking Pole size selector

Speed Pacer Vario 2640 | SUPREME/PRESTIGE 2124 | Instructor | Gloves

Replacement Tips | Hip Pack | Reflective Stickers

LEKI is pronounced, “Lake-ee”. LE is the first two letters of the owner’s last name, Klaus Lenhart, and KI is from the location of the company, Kirchheim/Teck, Germany. This information will help you win trivia contests; we suggest you donate your winnings to your favorite Outdoor Industry Association non-profit agency.


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LEKI SUPREME/PRESTIGE 2124

LEKI SUPREME/PRESTIGE 2124

Our basic Nordic Walking model. Comes with ELS* locking system and Trigger strap.
Series Nordic Walking
Shaft Aluminum
Grip Nordic Trigger
Strap

LEKI Trigger
LEKI’s Adjustable/Releasable Trigger Strap offers superior wrist support and the convenience of a releasable system. You can easily click in and out of the grip to grab your water bottle or slip on a jacket and do warm-up/cool-down exercises.
Finish Ultra Sonic Finish
Tip

LEKI Rubber Fitness Tips

Designed to grip pavement and deliver added support and stability, the LEKI Rubber Fitness Tips should always face towards the back, behind you. This position allows you to “push off” more efficiently, increasing your upper body workout. Remove the Rubber Fitness Tips to expose the Carbide Flextips if you Nordic Walk on gravel or slick surfaces.
Pole Sizes

Adjusts from 40" - 54" or 100-135cm
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Against Shaft Breakage
Special Feature Carbide tip under rubber tip is great for trail and snow use.

Weight 17.6 oz./pair.


Background of Nordic Walking

Nordic Walking began as a summer training exercise for serious "cross country" skiers. Fitness walkers in Europe adopted Nordic Walking as a time-efficient, low-stress, total body workout. Today, approximately 500,000 people in Finland enjoy Nordic Walking regularly, and it is spreading in popularity throughout Scandinavia. Nordic Walking’s popularity is growing with walking clubs and instructors leading classes across the United States.

Nordic Walking uses specifically designed poles to engage the upper body during fitness walking. Nordic Walking was first used as a summer training method by cross-country skiers. It was then developed into a fitness exercise with specific training equipment. Nordic Walking was first launched in Finland in 1997. It has rapidly increased in popularity and today Nordic Walking is well-known fitness sports.

CW-X® has a marketing alliance with LEKI Poles to promote the growing fitness activity of Nordic Walking.



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LEKI 2404-2 Instructor

LEKI 2404-2 Instructor

Adjustable 2-section poles with aluminum/ carbon construction that reduces overall swing weight and promotes a quicker pace for advanced fitness walkers.
Series Nordic Walking
Shaft Aluminum
Grip Nordic Trigger
Strap

LEKI Trigger
LEKI’s Adjustable/Releasable Trigger Strap offers superior wrist support and the convenience of a releasable system. You can easily click in and out of the grip to grab your water bottle or slip on a jacket and do warm-up/cool-down exercises.
Finish Ultra Sonic Finish
Tip

LEKI Rubber Fitness Tips

Designed to grip pavement and deliver added support and stability, the LEKI Rubber Fitness Tips should always face towards the back, behind you. This position allows you to “push off” more efficiently, increasing your upper body workout. Remove the Rubber Fitness Tips to expose the Carbide Flextips if you Nordic Walk on gravel or slick surfaces.
Pole Sizes

Adjusts from 42" - 54" or 105-135cm
Warranty Lifetime Warranty Against Shaft Breakage
Special Feature Carbon Lower Section for Lighter Swing Weight Weight 16.0 oz./pair


TWO LEGS GOOD, FOUR LEGS EVEN BETTER
LEKI USA Pioneers Growth of Nordic Walking in the U.S.
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The creatures in George Orwell’s Animal Farm were a bit suspicious of those who walked around on two legs. Four legs was definitely the way to go. Now millions of Americans are discovering the health benefits of fitness walking with the aid of two specially-designed poles in their hands.
Taking a tip from European fitness experts, Nordic Walking enthusiasts are finding that walking with poles as little as 30 minutes a day, three times a week, can help lower blood pressure, increase oxygen consumption by 25 percent, reduce cholesterol, and help to relieve back, shoulder and neck pain.
Leading the march is LEKI (www.leki.com), the world's leading maker of skiing, trekking and Nordic Walking poles. Based in Germany with U.S. headquarters in Buffalo, N.Y., the company has established 45 Nordic Walking test centers nationwide at outdoor stores, resorts and health spas. U.S. distributor LEKI USA also supports Nordic Walking events lead by company-sponsored instructors, and has created an instructional video. To further the growth of the activity, the company is aligned with apparel makers like Wacoal Sports Science Corp., makers of the CW-X brand of performance apparel.
Although the company makes popular alpine and cross-country ski poles, Nordic Walking poles are specifically designed just for fitness walking. They feature adjustable
LEKI USA + Nordic Walking 2
and fixed length models, quick-release Trigger straps, four different types of removable rubber tips (including studded rubber), carbide tips, and aluminum and carbon construction. Prices range from $79.95 to $199.95.
Nordic Walking takes fitness walking to the next level by building upper and lower body strength and aerobic capacity. Nordic Walkers use poles to engage the upper body and redistribute weight bearing to the lower extremity, which increases the cardiovascular benefits and caloric demands of walking.
Nordic Walking Technique
The technique is a simple enhancement of normal arm swing when walking. The poles remain behind, pointing diagonally backwards at all times. Shoulders are relaxed and poles are held close to the body. The hands are opened slightly to allow the poles to swing forward – the poles are not gripped, but swing from the wrist straps.
Nordic Walking began as a summer training exercise for serious cross-country skiers, and has become the hottest new trend in fitness in recent years, spreading rapidly worldwide. According to the NSGA, 86.0 million Americans walked for exercise in 2005, making it the country's number one participation activity. A recent SGMA survey reveals 36.3 million engaged in fitness walking last year.
This type of walking is particularly good for people who can no longer take the steady pounding of running or jogging, but desire similar benefits.

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