{"id":284294,"date":"2025-10-07T16:02:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T16:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/284294\/"},"modified":"2025-10-07T16:02:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T16:02:13","slug":"nycs-new-nordic-gym-is-inspired-by-cross-country-skiing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/284294\/","title":{"rendered":"NYC’s new ‘Nordic’ gym is inspired by cross-country skiing"},"content":{"rendered":"

A cross-country ski-inspired workout is gliding into Flatiron \u2014 no snow, goggles or lift ticket required.<\/p>\n

NRTHRN Strong<\/a>, the Scandinavian fitness brand that had Sag Harbor locals trading sunscreen for ski poles at a sold-out pop-up this summer, officially opens its first permanent US studio on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe reception we received in the Hamptons this summer was incredible,\u201d Nicoline Roth, the company\u2019s founder and CEO, told The Post. \u201cPeople were immediately drawn to the flow, power and results of the NRTHRN Strong modality.\u201d<\/p>\n

NRTHRN Strong is bringing cross-country skiing inspired workouts to New York City with its new Flatiron studio. Uwe \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/p>\n

At the heart of the concept is a patented machine, created by a medical doctor and former cross-country skier, that delivers cardio, strength and mobility benefits.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese three components are the core of longevity fitness<\/a>,\u201d said Roth, who was raised in Denmark and opened NRTHRN Strong\u2019s first location in Copenhagen in 2022.<\/p>\n

The machine looks like a walking pad but features two skis that glide back and forth on rails, with elastic resistance bands attached to poles.<\/p>\n

Users stand on the base and move their arms in a coordinated push-pull motion. It\u2019s designed to replicate the natural, rhythmic movement of the double poling technique, which combines powerful leg drives, arm pushes and a strong, engaged core.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s known to be one of the most effective total body workouts that you can do, strengthening the heart and lungs, boosting oxygen intake and building endurance,\u201d Roth explained. <\/p>\n

The result is an endurance-driven workout that elevates the heart rate and leads to a high-calorie burn without punishing the joints.<\/p>\n

NRTHRN Strong uses a patented machine that mimics the double poling technique of skis. NRTHRN Strong<\/p>\n

The machine can produce more than 50 unique routines, all scalable for different fitness levels by adjusting resistance, pace and movement pattern.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s able to be adapted to a lot of different people and needs,\u201d Roth said. \u201cOut in the Hamptons, our demographic ranged from people in their 20s up to their early 70s.\u201d<\/p>\n

While the machine concept took shape on the ski trail, Roth said its benefits extend far beyond the slopes.<\/p>\n

Swimmers can use it to replicate their pulling stroke for off-season training, she explained. Cyclists and runners, meanwhile, benefit from improved leg strength and core stability.<\/p>\n

The machine has even been used by physiotherapists in rehab settings and as an exercise tool for people in wheelchairs.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor skiers, it\u2019s the best type of off-season skiing you can do,\u201d Roth said, though she noted that experience on snow isn\u2019t needed.<\/p>\n

Inside the Flatiron studio, the mood leans more fjord than fitness chain.<\/p>\n

The space channels Roth\u2019s Copenhagen roots with clean lines, earthy tones and an atmosphere meant to evoke the Nordic outdoors. Custom lighting mimics the Northern Lights, while a subtle pine aroma brings the forest to the city.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe concept is inspired by the ethos of the Nordic lifestyle<\/a>, so we wanted to bring in some of the elements that make the Nordics unique,\u201d Roth said.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing out in nature with friends and family is such a big part of what we do in the Nordics, and it\u2019s something I find extremely inspiring,\u201d she added. \u201cWe\u2019ve tried to put that in the studio so you can get that feeling.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nicoline Roth founded NRTHRN Strong in Copenhagen in 2022. NRTHRN Strong<\/p>\n

NRTHRN Strong offers three classes in studio:<\/p>\n