Nordic walking has health benefits in common with other forms of exercise walking, with or without poles. However, the actual poles and techniques used in Nordic walking seem to bring together a unique combination of benefits, and act as a prism magnifying the overall health benefits. Only a relatively small number of studies to date have been done on Nordic … [Read more...]
Nordic Walking and Weight Management
Nordic Walking and Weight Management Nordic walking can be a good tool in helping you to enjoy the foods you love, while staying in a healthy weight range for you. There are few other activities that are as good as burning off calories. My weight is spot on for my height -- I'm 178 cm tall and weigh 77.5 kg (5'10" / 171 lbs.) I am a Weight Watchers for Men member … [Read more...]
Nordic Walking and Weight Loss
Nordic walking is one of the best exercises for burning off calories. Some people consider it superior in that regard to jogging because of the upper body involvement, comparing it to swimming. Estimated ranges of how many more calories it burns compared to normal walking vary, because how much you burn really depends on how well you develop your technique, how … [Read more...]
Nordic Walking and Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers™ Activity Tracker® showing the value Weight Watchers places on Nordic walking as an exercise Nordic walking is one of the most effective weight loss and management tools. I first heard the term "Nordic walking" through my Weight Watchers for Men™ Activity Points Activity Tracker®. Weight Watchers makes exercise an integral part of their approach to life. … [Read more...]
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