Thirteen reasons to take up Nordic Walking Poles provide surprising benefits

"Poles aren't just for skiing anymore." Nordic walking offers fitness enthusiasts a unique workout that combines fun physical activity and maximum health benefits. Walking with poles offers a low-impact exercise that increases the heart rate as much as running does.

Studies have shown that Nordic walking burns more calories than regular walking. Research done by The Cooper Institute proves Nordic walking burns an average of 20 percent more calories than walking without poles. Some people tested also increased as much as 46 percent in oxygen consumption and caloric expenditure.