One of the most effective activities for burning calories and building cardio-vascular fitness is cross-country skiing because both large upper and lower body muscles are fully engaged. Imagine learning a technique, for all fitness levels, where you can achieve similar benefits year round, without snow, and without increased perceived exertion! Nordic Walking is regular walking made up to 40% more effective by the use of specifically designed hand-held Nordic Walker® poles. With the correct Nordic Walker® technique, you can:

Benefits of Nordic Walking vs regular walking:

Burns up to 40% more calories

Reaches the same intensity of running without the high impact and without perceived exertion

Strengthen your upper body: stomach, chest, back and arms

Reduce the stress on the joints

Relieves neck and shoulder pain

Improves neck and chest mobility

Poles provides balance and stability

Increases safety of walking, preventing falling

Enhances mood

More Fun!

When you add a pair of Nordic Walker® poles to your regular walk and apply the correct technique, your walk suddenly turns into a full body workout! Creating an efficient and easy exercise for:

Cardiovascular     Lower body    Upper body

Nordic Walking is great for individuals who:

Have difficulty reaching their training heart rate by walking

Seek variety in their athletic training program

Are ex-runners wanting to achieve the same intensity as running, but without the high impact on the joints

Need to increase caloric expenditure but have walking speed limitations

Need to lose weight for health benefits

Need to put less stress on their joints

Need motivation to increase their physical activity

Are heart patients seeking a safe form of rehabilitation

Need stability when walking

Are older adults

Have orthopedic problems

Have balance problems

Live in a climate where weather conditions are not optimal (ice and snow)