Nordic Walking as an effective physical activity for weight loss among overweight young adults in high schools.

Background: Overweight and obesity, low physical activity and lack of motivation to exercise are common among young adults. Thus, the objective of the study is to evaluate the efficiency of Nordic Walking for weight loss and improvement of functional and physiological state in young adults with overweight and obesity.

Methods: The study enrolled 77 students from Sechenov University with overweight and obesity aged from 17 to 23 years.