Nordic Pole Walking (sans snow) was first developed in Finland to allow cross country skiers to maintain their high fitness levels during the summer months. Now there are Nordic Walking Poles that allow individuals of all ages and all fitness levels to find success with walking poles.

In Europe there are an estimated 5-10 million Nordic Walking enthusiasts and I've heard that in Finland 16% of the population Nordic Walk at least once a week and with the over 65's this jumps to 26%.

• Burns up to 46% more calories than Fitness Walking without poles or slow tempo jogging.
• The Nordic Pole Walking rhythm puts you in the optimum fat burning zone of 65-75% of your maximum heartbeat frequency.
• Increases heart and cardiovascular training by 22%
  
• Incorporates 90% of all body muscles in one total body exercise.
  
• Less shock in every step = 30% less impact on hip, knee and foot joints  
• Improves body posture significantly reducing stress on neck and shoulders 
  
• Helps with stability and balance issues
• Supports stress management by raising levels of positive hormones while burning off negative hormones.
• Builds stamina and energy reserves.
  
• Nordic Walking has been used at the University of Wisconsin in the rehabilitation of patients after myocardial infarction (MI). In the MI study, the oxygen uptake increased on average 21% compared to walking without poles
• It's just plain FUN!  You are more likely to do something that you enjoy!!

The Perfect Total Body ExerciseMany sports activities workout only half your body = bicycle riding, jogging and running using only 35% to 65% of your muscles.  Nordic Pole Walking is like going from 2 wheel drive into 4 wheel drive toning and getting the metabolic boost of 90% of all the muscles in your body.  It's common sense; more muscles used = more calories spent and a more efficient aerobic workout.

Join one of our Nordic Walking Clinics

Like any exercise, Nordic Walking is performed with a very specific technique. In our 2 hour Nordic Walking Clinics you will get an over view of the Nordic Walking system including the history, health benefits, equipment selection and easy to follow, step-by-step instruction in proper pole walking technique that you can use for a lifetime.  We'll have you Nordic Walking and having fun before you know it!  Click on the Learn Nordic Walking above for more information.

The Nordic Walking Store
At the end of every Clinic I open the Nordic Walking Store where I make available the very best equipment at near-to-wholesale prices.  I will custom fit a set of Nordic Walking poles to exactly your size and intended use be it recreational, fitness or competition.  If for some reason I don't have exactly what you need I can have it shipped to you with FREE SHIPPING within a couple of days.