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1 Nordic Walking Presentation Done By Beverley Manor Middle School Physical Education Department November 6, 2007

2 What is Nordic Walking? Nordic walking is using specially designed poles to engage the upper body during fitness walking. Nordic walking is using specially designed poles to engage the upper body during fitness walking. Founded in Finland and used as a cross- country skiing summer training method. Founded in Finland and used as a cross- country skiing summer training method.

3 Benefits of Nordic Walking Caloric expenditure and energy consumption increased an average of 20%.(400 per hour compared to280) Caloric expenditure and energy consumption increased an average of 20%.(400 per hour compared to280) As much as 46% increase in oxygen consumption and similar caloric expenditure was achieved. As much as 46% increase in oxygen consumption and similar caloric expenditure was achieved. Heart rate increased 7-10 beats per minute. Heart rate increased 7-10 beats per minute. RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) was the same as walking without the poles. RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) was the same as walking without the poles. Increased upper body strength. Increased upper body strength.

4 Benefits of Nordic Walking Effective release of shoulder and neck tension. Effective release of shoulder and neck tension. Low impact activity results in less stress on the joints. Low impact activity results in less stress on the joints. Adds stability and safety on slippery surfaces. Adds stability and safety on slippery surfaces. Allows the same intensity or running without the impact. Allows the same intensity or running without the impact. Helps to improve balance, corrects walking posture, and radically reduces strain in the shins and knees. Helps to improve balance, corrects walking posture, and radically reduces strain in the shins and knees.

5 Lifetime Activity Great for weight loss and general conditioning. Great for weight loss and general conditioning. It is a total body workout! It is a total body workout! It is a great social activity and you can enjoy with friends and family for a lifetime. It is a great social activity and you can enjoy with friends and family for a lifetime.

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