Nordic walking is truly a holistic and natural form of exercise that greatly benefits the whole body without the strain and pain often incurred by other comparable forms of exercise.

Studies in Europe and the United States have proved the following health benefits:

•     activates 90% of the body's muscles
•      gives an average of 20-25 % greater cardio fitness effect than regular walking
•      burns up to 46% more calories compared to regular walking without poles            
•      decreases the weight load and impact on the joints of the lower body
•      strengthens as well as tones the upper back and shoulders
•      increases the lateral mobility of the spine significantly
•      induces a lower perceived feeling of exertion than like aerobic activities
•      releases pain and muscle tension in the neck and shoulders
•      promotes an upright and balanced walking posture

Nordic walking also has many other great benefits:

•      has a technique that is simple and easy to learn
•      is a fitness activity for all seasons so can be done all year round
•      requires minimal and inexpensive equipment
•      can be very social – it is an ideal form of exercise to do with buddies or in groups 
•      can be done on a diverse range of surfaces and terrains – sand, gravel, grass or asphalt, 
        flat or undulating land
•      is an activity for life – can be done from the age of 10 to 100
•      is simply heaps of fun to do!