Why You Should Try Nordic Walking
Benefits of Nordic walking
So you can give yourself the gift of exercise
- Low stress; total body
- Facilitates muscle toning
- Walking, jogging, bike riding, running are mostly lower body and cardiovascular
- Uses up to 90% of body’s muscle versus 70% with walking
- Increases heart rate 10% - 15% over walking
- Burns up to 400 calories per hour versus 280 calories per hour in walking
- Greater oxygen consumption than walking
- Up to 46% more efficient than walking
So you can enjoy the benefits of Nordic walking
- Helps with weight loss. Can reduce bodyweight 30% with right technique
- Lowers cholesterol
- Improves blood pressure
- Safe and effective for rehabilitation
- Poles can help with stability and balance issues
- Helps improve posture
- Using poles helps release tension and stress in shoulders and neck
- Helps build and tone muscles in upper and lower body
- Effective cardiovascular workout due to total body workout
- Burning 1500-2000 calories per week reduces risk of getting sick
- Reduces stress on joints
- Good for those who can’t take pounding of walking and running
Don't wait any longer. Start your journey today!
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