Learn to Walk! Nordic Walking began as a summer training exercise for serious cross country skiers. Fitness walkers in Europe adopted Nordic Walking as a time-efficient, low-stress, total body workout. It is now becoming popular in North America. Nordic Walking uses specially designed poles to activate both the upper and lower body increasing the effectiveness of a walking program. You can burn up to 46% more calories and increase heart rate. Other benefits are: -Increases upper body strength and endurance. -Reduces stress on the joints. -Activates arms, triceps, abdominals, legs, glutes. -Releases neck and shoulder tension. -Enhances mood. -Allows the same exercise intensity as running, without the high-impact. Find out how easy it is to get in shape - and how much fun walking can be! FREE Event Dates Location Time Saturday, July 19, 2008 Alpine Shop Kirkwood 10 am - 2 pm Saturday, August 23, 2008 Alpine Shop Chesterfield Kirkwood 10 am - Noon
Learn to Walk!
Nordic Walking began as a summer training exercise for serious cross country skiers. Fitness walkers in Europe adopted Nordic Walking as a time-efficient, low-stress, total body workout. It is now becoming popular in North America.
Nordic Walking uses specially designed poles to activate both the upper and lower body increasing the effectiveness of a walking program. You can burn up to 46% more calories and increase heart rate. Other benefits are: -Increases upper body strength and endurance. -Reduces stress on the joints. -Activates arms, triceps, abdominals, legs, glutes. -Releases neck and shoulder tension. -Enhances mood. -Allows the same exercise intensity as running, without the high-impact. Find out how easy it is to get in shape - and how much fun walking can be!
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