Health Benefits of Nordic Walking

1. Burns up to 46% more calories than exercise walking without poles or moderate jogging. 25-30% on average.   (Cooper Institute, 2004, Dallas and others).
2. Increases heart and cardiovascular training to 25% ( Foley 1994;Jordan 2001, Morss et al. 2001; Pocari et.al.1997 and others).
3. Incorporates 90% of all body muscles in one exercise and increases endurance of  arm muscles (Triceps) and neck- and shoulder muscles (Latissimus) to 38% (Karawan et al 1992 and others).
4. High Blood Pressure: Reduces High Blood Pressure by 18mmHg within eight weeks. (Ishikawa et.al. 1999; C.Diehm 2007)
5. Eliminates back, shoulder and neck pain (Attila et al 1999 and others).
6. Less impact on hip- knee- and foot joints about 26% (Wilson et al., 2001; Hagen 2006, and others)
7. Develops upright body posture. (Schloemmer 2005).
8. Increases production of “positive” hormones.  Decreases “negative” hormones (R.M. Klatz et.al., 1999; Dharma Singh Khalsa, 1997).
9. Supports stress management and mental disorders (Stoughton 1992, Mommert-Jauch 2003).
10. Diabetes Type 2: Improves diabetes metabolism, reduces insulin resistance and reduces medication drastically within three months. (M.Nischwitz et.al. 2006)
11. Perception of exertion is 50% (Parkatti et all 2002).