Ski Walking Burns More Calories, Good For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
August 26th, 2005
Becoming wildly popular in Europe, but relatively unknown in the US, Ski Walking is said to burn up to 40% more calories than walking alone, while loosening the muscles and (it is claimed) improving Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Ski Walking is, simply, walking on bare land with Ski poles, but no Skis. It is rather like hiking with a staff, but twice as much so.
From SkiWalking.com:
“Over 750,000 Finns are Ski Walking everyday - no snow and no skis required. Elite cross-country skiers are the most aerobically fit athletes on the planet and they have been Ski Walking for decades. And now Americans of all ages and all fitness levels can unlock the calorie burning and aerobic benefits of Ski Walking.
Ski Walking burns up to 40% more calories than walking without poles.
Unlike walking, running and biking, Ski Walking works the arms, shoulders and abs. Ski Walking also reduces knee, hip and joint strain. ”
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1. Pete Edwards | July 29th, 2007 at 12:46 pm
After hosting hundreds of Nordic Ski Walking Clinics since this article posted in August 2005, SKIWALKING.COM has launched The American Nordic Walking System! Based on our success with thousands of happy Nordic Walking customers using our poles and suggested techniques The American Nordic Walking System is the first teaching system in the USA that addresses the needs of Americans of ALL ages and All fitness levels - safely and effectively.
Walking with poles is the best!
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