Nordic walking also called ski walking, exerstriding, or pole walking, – combines the aerobic and strength building benefits of cross-country skiing with walking. This full-body, cardio-muscular exercise that engages the arms, back, stomach, and legs. This combination promotes circulation, correct breathing, burns more calories than walking alone and develops total body coordination and improved posture; All in a dynamic way that is applicable to a healthy lifestyle.
Nordic walking is one of the safest physical activities. There is an exceptionally easy, low-effort entry into the exercise, and lots of room for growth. This is why a seventy-year-old arthritic grand-mother and Olympic athlete can both participate in Nordic walking together and get something from the exercise. To see it, you wouldn't think that something so simple can be so effective. But it is!
"Even Demi Moore & Suzanne Somers are among the stars reportedly exercising with walking poles."- First For Women Magazine 10/09/06 pg 34.
Are there other benefits that make it so attractive to the average person and athlete alike?Poling is a year round activity designed to be done in urban setting (sidewalks and street surfaces) but can also be done in snow or off road surroundings.
Don't be fooled, just because anyone can do it, it does not mean that it has little exercise value. The activity is the primary dry-land training method for elite competitive skiers - it is a serious exercise.
Our superior quality poles from UrbanPoling were designed by fitness walking pioneer Tom Rutlin and by a panel of CAOT Certification Occupational Therapists. Simply put, UrbanPoling places quality, safety, and performance in front of everything they do. Compare our five star rated products against other cheaper priced poles and see the difference. Occupational Therapists agree that Urban Poles ergonomic design meets the health needs of our customers.
What does Nordic walking have to offer you?
- Exercise the entire body, including "trunk" muscles, using no more perceived effort than walking
- Burn from 20-46 % more calories than ‘ordinary’ walking
- Take damaging stress off of your joints, hips, knees and ankles
- Greatly increased cardio workout (10-15 more heartbeats per minute than regular walking)
- Helps maintain and correct posture
- Can be practiced on almost any terrain (asphalt, gravel, grass, snow, etc.)
- Don’t wait! Get Nordic walking today!
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