You may have seen them around your neighbourhood....a middle aged man or women walking with what looks like hiking poles and thought "Gee, they look funny". While that seems to be a common thought, the sheer number of people now using Nordic Walking Poles is on the rise. Nordic Pole Walkers are famous for getting together in groups and walking together. The number of groups, instructors and sales of poles suggest that this is not a fad, but a serious growing trend in North America.
Health Benefits Include
Use 90% of your body while walking
Burn 40% (approx) more calories compared to regular walking
Improved Endurance
Improve Balance
Proven to be good for Blood Pressure
Proven to be good for people with Type 2 Diabetes where blood sugar is decreased quickly
Can help improve neck and back pain
All you need to get started are a pair of Nordic Walking Poles, which are desinged to help you move forwad with ease. These differ from hiking poles as they are meant to be used on all types of terrain, such as pavement, grass, dirt roads etc...
So the next time you see someone and think "Gee, they look funny", stop and think about the health benefits. Before you know it, this sight will become more common and you'll wonder why you walking without them!
