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)) Nordic pole walking
What is Nordic Pole Walking?
Nordic Pole walking is similar to regular walking with the added bonus of using hand held poles to propel you along, creating a greater energy deficit than regular walking.
Originated in Finland and was used by skiers as their summer form of training.
Benefits of Pole Walking Compared to Normal Walking
• Expends up to 20-40% more calories
• Uses 90% of the bodies muscles
• Increased stability
• Improves posture and alignment
• Removes up to 26% impact off joints, reducing pain
• Increased muscle endurance and toning of the upper body
• Decrease in neck and shoulder disabilities and pain
• Increased fitness by 20-46%
Please phone North Perth Physiotherapy for current class times and bookings.
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