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…