Nordic Walking religion touts that you’ll get a good overall workout. True – Nordic Walking, swimmming and the rowing machine are the best ways to get a tone all over. (not TAN – that’s bad).
Look at the groups that NW focuses on: Well, about 90% of them!
Muscle groups Nordic Walking will target
I’m not kidding. Get your poles out and go around the block. Now, think about this diagram. Can you feel those areas tightening? Just walk naturally, but be sure to use the correct technique. Push into the ground with the pole tips. Keep them behind you. Push push push….easy but firmly. Have the poles propel you forward.
You should be consistent – it’s not intensity – it’s consistency that makes the difference.
Read Bonnie’s Testimonial for Benefits of Nordic Walking
Other news: If you are in the greater SF Bay area, I teach classes for the American Nordic Walking Assn in Palo Alto at Shoreline Park. We get folks from as far as Walnut Creek down to take the “Guide” course.
Please consult ANWA for the next session. You’ll get 3 hours of quality training from a certified ANWA Instructor (me!!).
Remember – Fitness is only a step away. One foot in front of the other.
Carpe diem!