Health Benefits at a Glance

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There are approximately 350 clinical and scientific reports about the health benefits of Nordic Pole Walking available in scientific publications.

Examples of Scientific Studies about Nordic Pole Walking:

1. Nordic Pole Walking burns up to 46% more calories than exercise walking without poles or moderate jogging.Extremly great weight loss program in combination with conscious nutrition.
   (Cooper Institute, 2004, Dallas and other)

2. Increases heart- and cardio-vascular training up to 22%.
   (Foley 1994; Jordan 2001, Morss et al. 2001; Pocari et.al.1997 and other)

3. Incorporates 90 % of all body muscles in one exercise and increases endurance of arm muscles (Triceps) and neck- and shoulder muscles (Latissimus) to 38%
   (Karawan et al. 1992 and other)

4. Helps to eliminates back, shoulder and neck pain.
   (Attila et al., 1999 and other)

5. Less impact on hip, knee and foot joints; about 26% in comparison to jogging.
   (Wilson et al., 2001; Hagen 2006, and other)

6. Increases production of “positive” hormones. Decreases “negative” hormones.
   (R.M. Klatz et.al., 1999; Dharma Singh Khalsa, 1997)

7. Supports stress management and mental disorders.
   (Stoughton 1992; Mommert-Jauch, 2003)

8. Develops upright body posture.
   (Schloemmer 2005)

NordicPoleWalking increases all parameters significantly –
although it is considered a low impact exercise!