Nordic walking was highlighted in the New York Times.
Main point: Look for “ways to change [walking] up and put the sizzle back into your saunter, if you’re willing to think outside the box.”
More about it:
- “Over the past couple years, the world has significantly changed its relationship to walking, with millions of people strolling their neighborhood sidewalks or local trails hoping to boost their fitness, sense of community and mental health.
- “Studies have shown that walking at least 30 minutes per day is enough to reap significant physical and emotional benefits.”
- “Originally developed in Finland as a way to train cross-country skiers during the off-season, Nordic walkers use specially designed poles with rubber tips to grab the pavement and help engage the arms and core muscles, turning a simple walk into a full-body workout.”
Why it matters: Nordic walkers “will see, on average, a 22 percent increase in calorie expenditure and will consume 23 percent more oxygen.”