Why You Should Upgrade to Nordic Walking
Nordic walking involves the use of poles to engage your upper body and core while you walk, providing a low impact workout that's more intense than normal walking.
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
While typical walking or running activates about 40% of your muscles, Nordic walking uses 90% of your muscles, providing a lower and upper body workout in one
It also requires about 18% to 25% more oxygen consumption compared to walking without poles at the same speed
Nordic walking leads to greater increases in functional capacity — or t…
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