Nordic Poles/Stick Walking is Healthy and Fun
Let us spend just a few moments talking about a walking style that is one of my favorite. I’m talking about Nordic Pole or Pole Stick walking. I believe if you would try it, it would quickly become your favorite as well. There is an excellent video on this site that actually shows you how to begin with this style. A neighbor asked me why I use the poles when I walked. Let me list the “Wow” reasons:
- While Nordic walking, a person uses 90 percent of the whole body’s muscles as you move.
- You can burn more calories than ordinary walking.
- Nordic poles are perfect if you are recovery, or trying to control, cardiac/heart; diabetes blood sugar; blood pressure; stress and many other health issues.
- It has been proven you can lower Body Mass Index, reduce your waistline and control your weight as quickly as 12 weeks.
- The back and forth motion of the poles provide balance and builds the upper body muscles.
- Nordic Walking combines aerobic exercise with toning.
- Nordic Walking targets arms, particularly the triceps as well as abdominals, waist, chest, bottom, hips and thighs.
- And the most important reason is that Nordic Pole Walking is FUN.
- Click here to see the poles I use and learn more about the advantages of pole walking.
You may want to learn more about other types of walking styles that will give you a variety each and every day. I compiled a ebook on “What Kind of Walker are You? 22 Different types of Walking Styles” and you may receive a free copy at http://www.healthywalkinghelp.com
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I think they look very interesting. I am not sure I have the courage to try using them. Do you walk with them in all weather? Here in California we have no snow and I might feel a little funny walking with them. How long did it take for you to get the hang of them?
Gisela