{"id":438,"date":"2019-02-12T13:49:18","date_gmt":"2019-02-12T14:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/researcherswhigs.net\/?p=438"},"modified":"2024-12-16T12:58:52","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T12:58:52","slug":"beginners-guide-to-nordic-walking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/researcherswhigs.net\/index.php\/2019\/02\/12\/beginners-guide-to-nordic-walking\/","title":{"rendered":"Beginner\u2019s Guide to Nordic Walking"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"shareaholic-canvas\" data-app=\"share_buttons\" data-title=\"Beginner\u2019s Guide to Nordic Walking\" data-link=\"https:\/\/thehelpfulhiker.com\/2019\/02\/12\/beginners-guide-to-nordic-walking\/\" data-app-id-name=\"category_above_content\"><\/div>\n<p>Did you know that Nordic Walking exercises 90% of your body\u2019s muscles?<\/p>\n<p>If you compare this to running which only uses 45% and cycling which uses 50%, it\u2019s unsurprising why Nordic Walking is set to become a huge fitness trend this year.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, the mood-boosting benefits of being outdoors have had such a huge impact that there are now 2,000 walks on offer throughout the UK.<\/p>\n<p>So, to help you get your step on, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.craigmanor.co.uk\/beginners-guide-nordic-walking\/\">Craig Manor<\/a>, have created the ultimate beginner\u2019s guide to Nordic Walking. Not only have they uncovered the unexpected benefits of this low-impact sport, but also explained how to \u2013 there really is more to it than walking with two poles!<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/thehelpfulhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/mountain_walking_female2-796x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8983\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/thehelpfulhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/graph-1-759x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8984\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/thehelpfulhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/man-1-1-796x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8985\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/thehelpfulhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/man_2-1-796x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8986\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/thehelpfulhiker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/man_3-1-796x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8987\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you do fancy giving nordic walking a try, there are also several unexpected benefits to be gained.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It can burn up to 46% more calories than regular walking.<\/li>\n<li>The Nordic Walking Association have researched the positive impacts of helping those with health concerns, such as arthritis, diabetes, fibromyalgia, and even cancer.<\/li>\n<li>It improves the mobility of your spine and can also help improve posture. \u00a0<\/li>\n<li>A study revealed that those who suffer from osteoarthritis, saw a significant improvement in walking and standing, after twelve months of Nordic Walking.<\/li>\n<li>It can help you tone up your legs, arms and shoulders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Have you ever tried Nordic walking? <\/p>\n<div class=\"shareaholic-canvas\" data-app=\"share_buttons\" data-title=\"Beginner\u2019s Guide to Nordic Walking\" data-link=\"https:\/\/thehelpfulhiker.com\/2019\/02\/12\/beginners-guide-to-nordic-walking\/\" data-app-id-name=\"category_below_content\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"shareaholic-canvas\" data-app=\"recommendations\" data-title=\"Beginner\u2019s Guide to Nordic Walking\" data-link=\"https:\/\/thehelpfulhiker.com\/2019\/02\/12\/beginners-guide-to-nordic-walking\/\" data-app-id-name=\"category_below_content\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text-justify mb-2\" >Did you know that Nordic Walking exercises 90% of your body\u2019s muscles? If you compare this to running which only uses 45% and cycling which uses 50%, it\u2019s unsurprising why Nordic Walking is set to become a huge fitness trend this year. 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