BURN BODY FAT 40% MORE EFFECTIVELY THAN NORMAL WALKING WITH 200% MORE FUN THAN RUNNING
That's what Nordic Pole Walking is all about! With its wide range of benefits Pole Walking is one of the highest quality forms of exercising.
Nordic Pole Walking was developed in Finland by Cross Country Skiers, who are considered the fittest athletes in the world, as part of their summer training. It soon caught the imagination of the general public and is now the fastest growing form of exercise in Scandinavia.
Today, approximately 760,000 people in Finland enjoy Pole Walking regularly, and it is spreading in popularity throughout Europe. Enthusiasts look ahead to bringing it to the 30 million fitness walkers in the US, and even more so to those who do not now exercise regularly.
" NordicFit is really a fun, social fitness class that uses specifically designed Nordic walking poles to make exercise easier and more effective. There are many benefits, ranging from better fat burning to reduced strain on joints, improvement of stability and posture , and toning of the upper body muscles" says Bertrand Schmitt, who is an accredited NordicFit Pro Coach/ International Nordic Walking Instructor and an Executive Master Trainer.
Facts :
Benefits of Pole Walking vs regular walking:
- Heart rate is 5-17 beats/minute higher (for example in normal walking heart rate is 130 beats/minute and in Pole Walking 147 beats/minute i.e. increase is 13%)
- Energy consumption increases when using poles by an average of 20% and as much as 46% compared with ordinary walking (Cooper Institute research, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sports 2002 publication)
- Muscle tension and pain in the neck and shoulder region are released
- Significant increase in the lateral mobility of the neck and spine
- Greater increase in muscle endurance
- Toning in your shoulders, back, chest, upper arms & abdominal region
- Enhanced balance and stability with better posture alignment
- Joints and knees are not aggravated
- The load on knees of overweight persons is reduced
- About 400 calories per hour are burnt (compared with 280 calories per hour for normal walking)
- Poles are a safety factor on slippery surfaces
- More fun & addictive !
Greater effectiveness and higher quality with less effort
Many fitness walkers do not like the feeling of exerting themselves, yet the best health benefits come from a moderate intensity workout rather than an easy workout. Nordic walking poles raise the heart rate into the moderate intensity zone without the walker feeling like they are working any harder.
Fat Burning Zone
Nordic Pole walking exertion is in the fat-burning zone. Researchers showed how much fat vs. carbohydrate burning was done with and without poles. More fat-burning when using the poles was most evident with the editor who used the correct pole technique.
Now available HERE in Broadbeach
Pole Walking Adventure classes are now in Broadbeach every Saturday at 6.30 am. Everyone is invited to come and .
Bertrand says " People are always surprised at how much fun they have at our classes, and how easy the activity is. Using walking poles is particularly good for beginner exercisers, who may not want to go to a gym.
If you are very fit, you'll still be surprised at the good workout you can get in a " Burn" session, not to mention that it is actually used by more and more athletes in the US as part of their training .
A lot of people come and try Pole Walking classes because they've been walking for fitness for a long time, and want something new or want to lose extra weight."
Rod Cole, who has been attending NordicFit classes at Tweed Heads for a year, says "Initially it was the novelty, but after a couple of months on the poles, my shape improved and my wife's sore neck seems to have gone."
Debbie Goodall, who has been attending classes in Broadbeach for a few months, also says she has less headaches, sore necks or upper back soreness. As a matter of fact, even her Chiropractor has noticed a good improvement.
Stretching with the poles
The local group classes will also provide a safe environment to exercise with a lot of social support. At a time when many people don't feel secure walking alone, a group can motivate people be more active.
2 COMPLIMENTARY Pole Walking classes
Because we are confident that Pole walking will win you over we are offering you 2 complimentary classes.
Yes 2 complimentary classes to decide whether you join our group and reap the benefits.
So what have you got to lose other than maybe some unwanted body fat ? Don't procrastinate, click now for your special offer or pick up the phone and call us on 040307 0461 so we can get you walking, and working on the NEW YOU .
Classes category:
Pole Walking " Adventure " --> free style, burn up to 40% more calories, improve stability and posture, reduce strain on joints, have great fun in group while having a total body experience
Saturday "Adventure" 6.30am at Broadbeach -Meeting at the car park South Kurrawa- beside round about and public school.
Pole Walking " Burn " --> enhanced calories-burning and muscle toning, increase cardio-vascular endurance, better balance , stability and coordination
"Adventure/Burn" - on booking only, minimum 6 persons
"TBT" sessions - on booking only, minimum 6 persons.
Pole Walking " TBT " --> " total Body Toning " using poles and tubing, improved muscle tone and flexibility, stronger core muscle stability, increase muscular endurance, satisfaction of Total Body Work-out
Please click here for your , poles are supplied .
Not the right schedule or to far from us? Get a group together and we will come to you - anywhere in the Gold Coast.
Corporate Fitness program: Improve the moral and well being of your people and the efficiency/productivity of your business with pole walking, call us today for more details!
Check out our Nordic Pole Walkabout 2004 for Kids Melbourne to Brisbane
UKK Walk Fitness Test:
If you'd like to find out your real fitness level, your Vo2 max, you can also have an accurate fitness test and get friendly advice on how to start or build your physical activity program with a full personalised report.Click here for more details about the UKK walking fitness assessment .
This assessment is highly recommended to get efficient results by showing you exactly where you are on a fitness level and what progress you are doing to get there.
For any other information call Bertrand on 5522 9442 or 0403070461.
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