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VIKING HIKING (NORDIC WALKING) - Why Should I Take Up Viking Hiking?

17 GOOD REASONS FOR WALKING WITH TREKKING POLES
(Validated by scientific research)

  • trains the whole body.
  • up to 55% more effective than ordinary walking.
  • the heart and circulation become up to 58% more efficient.
  • muscular endurance increases by 32% on average.
  • feels only 9% harder than ordinary walking.
  • strengthens the skeleton in wrists, arms, shoulders and upper back.
  • stiff necks and shoulders become more supple.
  • the diagonal walking pattern serves to give the whole back much needed beneficial exercise.
  • helps take the pressure off hips, knees and ankles.
  • promotes a good posture.
  • will burn an average of 120kcal more per hour than ordinary walking
  • balance and co-ordination improve.
  • easier to get uphill.
  • go downhill more safely.
  • less risk of slipping on mud, ice or wet leaves.
  • trains the whole body.
  • you get lots of fresh air and
  • it's FUN, SOCIABLE and FRIENDLY.

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