Some of the benefits of Nordic Pole Walking are:
* you incorporate 90% use of body muscles (only 40% while walking without poles)
* you increase your cardiovascular workout
* increases of up to 46% higher calorie expenditure
* there is reduced stress on your hips and knees through the support of the poles
* you improve your posture and balance
* perceived as less workout than the actual true physical exertion
* upper body activity using the poles improves upper body mobility
* upper body activity using the poles reduces upper back, neck and shoulder pains
* it is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels
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