The book shows the features of the walking structure of ordinary and with sticks. The technique of mastering the technique of movement of Scandinavian walking is presented. The main load parameters are justified - volume, intensity and frequency in the age range from 20 to 80 years and more. Some physiological indicators and methods of their measurement for fitness control are considered. Changes in the main body systems of people of retirement age and recommendations for their motor activity are shown. The problems of socialization of the elderly are described, one of the means of which is walking with sticks. For independent Nordic walking, as well as coaches and instructors of Nordic walking clubs.