初心者向けコースからトレーニングコースまでコースは3種類あり、体調や好みに合わせてお選びいただけます。
ホテルを中心とした阿波岐原森林公園一体が健康増進やスポーツトレーニングに最適な環境を提供します。
What is Nordic walking?
"Nordic walking" was introduced as a simple walking exercise using poles, based on the "ski walk" that cross-country skiers did as a summer training exercise to maintain and strengthen their physical strength.
It consumes more energy than regular walking and also has a slimming effect!
content2The benefits of Nordic walking
| 1 | Heart rate increases by approximately 13% compared to regular walking |
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| 2 | Compared to regular walking, energy expenditure increases by an average of 20% (some research shows it can increase by 46%). |
| 3 | By moving the shoulder blades, you can relieve pain and stiffness in the neck and shoulders. |
| 4 | Improved lateral flexibility from neck to back |
| 5 | The most active muscles are the biceps, which stretch, the muscles around the shoulder blades, the pectoralis major, and the latissimus dorsi. |
| 6 | Burns approximately 400 kcal per hour (normal walking burns approximately 280 kcal) |
| 7 | On slippery surfaces, the poles act as walking sticks, making it extremely safe. |
*Quoted from the Japan Nordic Fitness Association (JNFA)
Depending on your physical strength and exercise habits, aim to exercise for about 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Maintain a steady pace and keep your heart rate between 120 and 150 beats per minute (*1).
*1. May vary depending on individual differences.
*2. Cooper Institute research, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sports 2002 publication
Nordic walking tips
- The basic length of Nordic walking poles is approximately your height x 0.68.
Adjust the length of the pole depending on your height and fitness level. - Hold the pole lightly and swing your arms back and forth in a balanced manner.
- Keep your back straight and your eyes fixed on the distance, and as you swing your arms backward, press them firmly down to your waist.
- To extend your arm smoothly, gradually open your palm and finally push off the grip.
- Use the pole movement to keep your upper body moving forward and take slightly longer strides.
- The pole should land in the center of your stride and stride length.
- The heel of the foot strikes the ground, and the toes push naturally against the ground along with the ball of the foot as you kick.
Course Introduction
All three courses are beautifully maintained, allowing you to enjoy Nordic walking in a pine forest rich in phytoncides.
Difficulty / High
Gradient / Flat (some slight slopes)
Starting point/Hotel
Difficulty / Medium
Slope/Flat
Starting point/Hotel
Difficulty / Medium
Slope/Flat
Starting point/Hotel
Enjoy Nordic walking
Proposing health promotion through a trip to SEAGAIA
A walking tour with an instructor on Asia's first internationally certified course, which spreads out around the hotel.
Mental Nordic walking can also help relieve stress between mentally demanding meetings! Recommended for groups of 10 to 60 people.
Price: 1,000 yen per person for groups of 10 or more
(Instructor guidance and pole rental included)
Correct posture improves the overall muscle balance in basic training for all sports
For instruction on correct form, in addition to instructors affiliated with Phoenix SEAGAIA Resort, national coaches and instructors can also be arranged with the cooperation of the Japan Nordic Walking Promotion Association.
*Advance reservation required (please contact us for fees etc.)
Enjoy the experience with a rental pole
These special poles are essential for Nordic walking. They are recommended for those who want to walk freely on their own, following the signs on the official course.
Rental fee: 550 yen per hour (350 yen for each additional hour)
Rental Locations/Activity Centers
Rental hours: 8:00 to evening
basic information
| Fee | ポールレンタル 1セット1時間550円（追加1時間毎350円） |
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| 受付 | フェニックス・シーガイア・オーシャン・タワー2Fアクティビティーセンター 貸出時間 / 8:00～夕方 |
| subject | 中学生以下のお子様のみのご利用はできません |
INWA International Nordic Walking Association