Nordic Walking

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The New Way to Health, Fitness and Fun

Claire Walter

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Hatherleigh Press,U.S.
15 June 2009

Exercise & workout books; Walking, hiking, trekking

Nordic Walking

The Complete Guide to Health, Fitness, and Fun

A primer to one of Europe's hottest fitness activities, this is the first major book about this easy, fun, and effective new sport

Nordic Walking, a type of fitness walking with poles, was developed in Finland in 1997 and spread across much of Europe. Today more than 6 million people worldwide engage in Nordic Walking regularly, and participation is growing fastest in the United States. The 87.5 million Americans who already walk for fitness have been coming to Nordic Walking in droves.

The motion is similar to cross-country skiing or snowshoeing but without skis, snowshoes, or snow-and akin to the Nordic-Track, Crosswalk Treadmill, and other apparatus but done outdoors in the fresh air and scenery. Easy to learn and easy on the budget, Nordic Walking can be done anywhere and has many advantages over regular walking, including-

. The specially designed, lightweight poles relieve some of the stress on the ankles, knees and hips and transfer it to the upper torso, making it a full-body workout.

. Nordic Walking burns up to 45 percent more calories than walking without poles.

It is equally effective for new exercisers just off the couch, dedicated walkers, long-time runners who are now trying to favor their knees, anyone rehabilitating from an injury, and even too-sedentary seniors. Nordic Walking is a recreational and fitness activity for the 21st century-and Nordic Walking the first complete guide to how to get started with this fun and healthy new sport.

By: Claire Walter
Imprint: Hatherleigh Press,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 203mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 286g
ISBN: 9781578262694
ISBN 10: 1578262690
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 15 June 2009
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Claire Walter is an award-winning author of more than a dozen books, including The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Fitness and Scuba Diving: A Woman’s Guide, and a frequent contributor to leading national and regional magazines. Claire was early to write about snowshoeing, a little-known sport that quickly mushroomed, and her book Snowshoeing Colorado is now in its third edition. Claire lives in Boulder, Colorado, with her husband.

Reviews for Nordic Walking: The New Way to Health, Fitness and Fun

...A reassuring read for anyone who may be starting their personal Nordic Walking journey. There is nothing intimidating here . . . very well researched and infomed. --Malcom Jarvis, Nordic Walking News ...A balanced and authoritative overview of Nordic Walking that fills in many of the details and background left out in other works . . . [This] book should absolutely be the first stop on any Nordic Walking adventure for beginners or seasoned pros alike. --Rhett Hatfield, Nordic Walking Iowa