Nordic Walking is a Total Body Wellness Sport
Nordic Pole Walking is a Total Body Wellness Sport
It has been known for 50 years that Cross Country Skiing is the most effective physical exercise for cardiovascular improvement and total body muscle strengthening. Cross country ski athletes have the best physical results from all sports. Why leave this positive effect to a few athletes when everybody can do it, everywhere, and anytime of the year?
If you are interest in starting a Nordic Pole Walking group in your area, I can help by providing instruction and Nordic Poles to purchase (if required). I am a Certified Nordixx Pole Walking Instructor and can be reached by calling 905-239-3485. Join the Meet Up group to keep updated on date, time and location of the next class. I also have a page on Facebook where you can go and “like” the page. I post updates there too.
Here is a quick video on How To Nordic Pole Walk. If you want to buy a pair of excellent quality Nordixx Nordic Pole, complete the contact information and I will call you to arrange delivery.
Quick Facts and Advantages to Nordic Pole Walking
1. Highest Calorie Burning rate for a low impact sport
Nordic Pole walking burns more than 46% more calories than exercise walking without poles or a slower jogging tempo according to many scientific studies. Nordic Pole Walking uses 90% of all body muscles. A working muscle burns calories. The more muscles you activate, the more calories you burn. That’s the secret of “Nordic Pole Walking”
2. Discovering the benefits of Nordic Pole Walking
Everybody of all ages can do Nordic Pole Walking for fitness, wellness or health. The technique is very easy to learn. We recommend participating in a class with an instructor certified by Nordic Pole Walking Canada. Proper technique is important for positive results.
3. Nordic Pole walking is for everyone because:
- Pain Relief for Neck- Shoulder- and/or Back Pain
- Nordic Pole Walking is a Rejuvenation Program for the Back and Joints
- Less Impact on the Joints
What are the Positive Results with Nordic Pole Walking?
1. Maintain Strong Muscles
2. Get rid of back pain with Nordic Pole Walking!
3. Rejuvenation of Hormones
Cortisol is a stress hormone that produces glucose to prepare us for physical activity like when our forefathers had to fight or escape from a dangerous situation. Today our stress comes in many forms while sitting at our desks, working on the computer, sitting behind the wheel of our car. The only difference now is that our bodies are not using this form of glucose made available to our bodies to exercise because we are staying sedentary. This unburned glucose produced by stress is then transferred into “fat reserves” that are stored in our abdominal area. Nordic Pole walkers show a significant lower level of “Cortisol” than those who do not exercise.
Insulin increases when your blood sugar increases caused from eating too many Carbohydrates or from stress. The bad news: Insulin lowers your blood sugar, but without physical activity it turns into fat. The good news: Nordic Pole Walking burns a large amount of fat (calories) and prevents Insulin resistance and Diabetes.
4. Enhancing the “positive” hormones
Three times a week for one hour or 30 minutes every day Nordic Pole Walking produces a significant higher level of:
Endorphin, which fights depressions Dopamine, for smooth moving and coordination DHEA, the “mother” of anti-aging hormones Estrogen which fights osteoporosis, wrinkles, hair loss, sleeping problem and head ache Testosterone, which drives you fore\ward, strengthens your muscles and libido HGH (Human Growth Hormone), which is responsible for muscle growth, increased bone density and less body fat Serotonin brings you in a good mood and reduces the appetite Acetylcholine improves your memory
5. Nordic Pole Walking ”lights up” your Brain
Only three times for one hour a week or 30 minutes a day is enough to produce satisfactory cognitive improvements.
Recognized by:
Nordic Walking is recognized by the Canadian Diabetes Association as the best exercise to lose weight.