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Welcome to the World of Nordic Walking. And yes, Nordic Walking is fun.
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Being fit and being in shape is a goal for many seeking to live life to the fullest. Not so much to achieve an athletic goal, but more just for general well-being. Promises of improved mobility, stamina and longevity are worth the effort. The key to success is cardiovascular and resistance training. But how to combine both with the limited time we can allocate and have fun while doing it? Many of the things that we can do to raise our heart rate and respiration tend to be bad for our knees. Although very effective, running and jumping tend to weaken aging knees. We know that walking is one of the best exercises for overall body health.
There is a new take on walking: walking with poles, aka “Nordic Walking.” It’s the craze in Europe, An estimated 8 million people do it in the Scandinavian and Europe countries.
What we’re talking about is walking with ski-pole looking aids. Why would we do that? Well, the Cooper Institute in Dallas has shown that Nordic Walking can burn up to 46% more calories than “just walking.” A good average for most people is about 20% A heart rate increase of 8% is common. Oxygen utilization can be 20% greater depending on your pace. Stability and balance are also provided. You will also feel improved back support. All this with no perceived extra exertion and no knee or joint pain. It’s that simple.
The whole point of NW is that it is a fitness routine that is easy to do and is fun.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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