Why Nordic Walking?
It is an easy, efficient and low stress technique, that involves the use of walking poles, to engage the legs AND upper body in a total body workout. You get a greater increase in muscle endurance and toning in your shoulders, back, chest, upper arms and abdominals. The poles provide stability and add more spring into your steps as you push along / “propel” yourself forward. The use of poles helps to reduce stress in the knees and other joints. N.W. loosens up tensions in neck and shoulders. Very beneficial if you have a job where you sit in one position most of the day. Your posture improves with right technique and arm motion, the poles provide spinal support. It is up to 40% more effective as an exercise than regular walking. You can walk for a longer period of time, in the same pace, without feeling more exhausted. You dont feel as if you are working any harder, when you actually are. You WILL, however, feel that you have had a good workout once you have stopped Up to 400 calories
