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Nordic Walking - Boost Your Walk

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:33:09 -0500

Anyone can do this exercise. You can walk by yourself, with a friend, or with a huge group of people. There is no limit to the number of people that you can enjoy this activity with. In fact, the more people the merrier in this case. You can walk in any type of clothing. It doesn’t require any fancy and/or expensive type of clothing or equipment. Although good supportive sneakers will help if you are going to be doing allot of walking, you can do it in any type of footwear. There are not many types of weather that you cannot walk in. So when all is said and done, walking has got to be the easiest type of activity, and most beneficial, that you could possibly engage in. Just get up and do it, no planning, no expense, and great benefits. Now, lets talk about how you can turn this easy activity into a full body workout, maximizing your benefits, with just a few little changes to what you are already doing. Get yourself a set of walking poles. These don’t have to be expensive, there are allot of great poles out there for very little cost. **End Summary** Topics: nordic walking]]> exercise walking]]> walking poles]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Rob Hicks is a Nordic Walking enthusiast, believer in living an active lifestyle, and cofounder of www.walkingtofitness.com. Rob resides in Northern British Columbia with his wife and two kids and enjoys the great outdoors whether it be walking, fishing or hunting. For Nordic Walking Poles and Walking Poles parts and accessories , Rob recommends www.walkingtofitness.com .

Nordic Walking - A Machine-Free Total Body Workout

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:10:16 -0500

Most people, myself included, have been caught up in the hype of exercise equipment by Advertisements that make you believe that you need to have expensive equipment and/or machines, or go to a gym, in order to get a great workout. Well, here is the truth. You only need a pair of legs that can move and a couple of walking poles to get a total body workout. We have all seen the ads for the Bowflex , the great abs sculpting contraption and many other types of home base gym sets with the top fit actors and models trying to lure us in to spend our hard earned cash. I must say I was one of them. After spending thousands on great big dust collector I just had to get rid of the thing. I am in no way bashing home gym equipment. These machines are high tech and built extremely well and the physics that go with them when used properly will benefit the user. **End Summary** Topics: nordic walking]]> total body workout]]> walking with poles]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Rob Hicks is a Nordic Walking enthusiast, believer in living an active lifestyle, and cofounder of www.walkingtofitness.com. Rob resides in Northern British Columbia with his wife and two kids and enjoys the great outdoors whether it be walking, fishing or hunting. For Nordic Walking Poles and Walking Poles parts and accessories , Rob recommends www.walkingtofitness.com .

Nordic Walking - The Secret Fitness Weapon For Walkers!

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:05:16 -0500

Doctors have always prescribed walking as a part of ongoing rehabilitation for heart patients, osteoporosis patients, arthritis patients, multiple sclerosis patients, and many, many more. It’s safe and very, very effective. Almost everyone can participate in a walk! And did I mention that it is fun, because it definitely is. Now there is a way you can turn your ordinary walk into a wonderfully beneficial fitness activity. Add Walking Poles!!! Just by adding walking poles and using the Nordic Walking Technique, you can maximize your walking routine and start enjoying the many extra benefits that this activity will bring to your routine. And one of the best benefits is that you don’t even know you are working harder. Walking poles add an element of safety to your walk as well. They give you balance and stability, so people who have joint issues can benefit greatly by picking up a couple of walking poles. There are not very many people, no matter what their level of physical ability, or disability, who cannot benefit from Nordic Walking. Nordic Walking using walking poles burns up to 40% more calories than normal walking. **End Summary** Topics: nordic walking]]> walking poles]]> walking with poles]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Rob Hicks is a Nordic Walking enthusiast, believer in living an active lifestyle, and cofounder of www.walkingtofitness.com. Rob resides in Northern British Columbia with his wife and two kids and enjoys the great outdoors whether it be walking, fishing or hunting. For Nordic Walking Poles and Walking Poles parts and accessories , Rob recommends www.walkingtofitness.com .

Nordic Walking - Is It For Everyone?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:14:26 -0500

Are you someone who enjoys getting out in the fresh air and going for a good walk? Are you looking for a way to lose weight, or just improve your fitness level? Are you suffering from physical ailments that limit the types of physical activity you can participate in? Are you looking for a full-body workout without the use of lots of equipment or going to a gym? If you answered yes to any of these questions (and there are many more that could be asked) then Nordic Walking using walking poles is for you. Just about everyone can participate in and benefit from this form of exercise. Using Walking Poles greatly benefits people with balance and/or joint issues. Using a cane tends to make a person lean to one side creating further problems with the back and joints, but with walking poles good posture is once again possible. They give a person much more stability instilling more confidence and the ability to once again be more physically active. We have always heard that walking is one of the best forms of exercise. **End Summary** Topics: nordic walking]]> walking poles]]> walking with poles]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Rob Hicks is a Nordic Walking enthusiast, believer in living an active lifestyle, and cofounder of www.walkingtofitness.com. Rob resides in Northern British Columbia with his wife and two kids and enjoys the great outdoors whether it be walking, fishing or hunting. For Nordic Walking Poles and Walking Poles parts and accessories , Rob recommends www.walkingtofitness.com .

The Benefits Of Nordic Walking

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:12:59 -0500

Nordic Walking is quickly spreading all over the world as one of the best fitness activities for people who are looking for a fun physical activity that can be shared with family and friends combined with maximum health benefits. This activity began as a summer training routine for competitive cross-country skiers and has quickly turned into an excellent fitness activity for people of all ages. Nordic Walking uses two specially designed walking poles to work the upper body while walking, much like you use poles while cross-country skiing. Nordic Walking is truly a fitness activity that can be enjoyed by almost everyone. Do you have difficulty reaching your training heart rate with normal walking? Are you an older adult who still wants to be active and healthy? Do you have orthopedic, balance or stability problems? Do you need to lose weight for health reasons, or are limited in the fitness activities that you can do? Do you need an exercise that does not put stress on your joints, especially your hips and knees? Do you want to achieve the same intensity of running without the high impact on your joints? **End Summary** Topics: nordic walking]]> walking poles]]> exercise walking]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Rob Hicks is a Nordic Walking enthusiast, believer in living an active lifestyle, and cofounder of www.walkingtofitness.com. Rob resides in Northern British Columbia with his wife and two kids and enjoys the great outdoors whether it be walking, fishing or hunting. For Nordic Walking Poles and Walking Poles parts and accessories , Rob recommends www.walkingtofitness.com .

Walking to Fitness with the Nordic Walking Technique

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:53:53 -0400

This fast growing walking technique is an efficient, low-stress exercise that promotes a healthy cardiovascular system involving the use of Nordic Walking poles to experience a total body workout with physical and mental benefits. Whether you are a fitness enthusiast who wants a high-intensity workout or are like most people who just enjoy the benefits of walking, you can obtain even better benefits using Nordic Walking poles and enjoy the added safety to bones and joints by taking the stress off the body. Everyone who can walk, and even many who have a hard time walking, can go Nordic Walking or Trekking with the use these poles and enjoy this great fitness activity. Nordic Walking is an excellent way to exercise and enjoy the outdoors. It is a mix between power walking and cross-country skiing and can be enjoyed by all age groups all year. Nordic Walking poles help you accelerate your workout by lengthening your stride and it uses all your muscle groups for a full body workout. Use the poles for speed and stability and get in shape with all your friends. Nordic Walking increases your heart rate, and your overall walking experience. **End Summary** Topics: nordic walking poles]]> walking poles]]> fitness walking]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Rob Hicks is a Nordic Walking enthusiast, believer in living an active lifestyle, and cofounder of www.walkingtofitness.com. Resides in northern British Columbia with his wife and two kids and enjoys the great outdoors whether it be walking, fishing or hunting. For Nordic Walking Poles and Walking Poles parts and accessories , Rob recommends www.walkingtofitness.com .