A sport is referred to any activity that involves some kind of physical activity and has a set of laid down rules and has an element of competition present. Whether undertaken as a sport or exercise walking and running have been very popular throughout the ages and continues to be so. These not only provide exercise and fitness but also have other benefits like pleasure , satisfaction and a feeling of overall well-being.

Jogging , is seen as a good option for people who find this as a stepping stone to make a start at running or for those who cannot really run those long miles. Jogging lets you have your desired exercise level at a slower pace. You can slowly increase your fitness levels and shift to the running track.

Nordic walking is an excellent form of exercise as it involves the benefits of walking coupled with skiing to an extent. It exercises several muscles in the body and can provide tremendous benefits for the body. It is also suitable for people who have a back problem or a knee injury. The use of poles in Nordic walking helps provide support and transfer some weight to the pole which is thus less strenuous for the knee and back. Nordic walking exercises several more muscles (both of the upper body as well as the lower body) as compared to normal walking or jogging and thus can be very beneficial in terms of exercise. It is advisable to start Nordic Walking after receiving training from a specialist in the field.