If youve ever wanted to try cross-country skiing without snow, Nordic walking might be for you.
Viral videos claim thatNordic walkingburns fat and supports brain healthand theres some research to back this up.
Nordic walking is similar to traditional walking, but you use two Nordic poles to help propel yourself forward.
Nordic walking uses more muscle mass than just your legs.
You have to use your arms to gain traction on each swing of the gait, Gordon said.
Nordic walking polestypically have a glove-like strap that fits around your hands.
The pole straps are meant to keep you from dropping the poles.
These walking poles can also come with tips for different terrain and may be adjustable for different heights.
Being sure to incorporate some sort of warm-up and cool-down session is really helpful, she said.
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More research is needed to validate the findings.
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In fact, he said the poles can actually make walking safer for some people.
The poles provide an additional support mechanism, Baggish said.
Nordic walking is a workout you could do on your own or with a group.
So that makes me even more enthusiastic to recommend Nordic walking, she said.
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