Hi,
As you may know, I am a huge advocate of daily exercise, and one of my favorite
ways to get my fair share is to go walking with my family. Not only is this a great
way for us to spend some time together, but walking provides head-to-toe benefits.
Recently, you may have noticed people walking around your neighborhood or park,
holding something that looks like ski poles. And you're probably wondering,
"Where's the snow?"
I have to admit, I wasn't quite sure what to think the first time I saw someone using walking poles. So of course I had to investigate, and I was impressed with the research I found.
Pole walking stems from the sport of cross country skiing. It is believed to have originated
as far back as the 1930s, when ski coaches in Finland were struggling to keep their athletes
in peak performance during the off season. Once the total body benefits of pole walking
were discovered, it became a popular sport.
One exercise helps you lose weight and improves your cardio, balance, and energy
In fact, pole walking is actually one of the most beneficial and rewarding activities you'll ever do!
And it's great for weight loss. It's a rhythmically energizing form of walking with a specially
designed pair of poles to help you (with less effort) incorporate your entire body rather than
just your lower half. And like cross country skiing, the poles are used by your arms to match each step you take.
In a study of 32 healthy men and women walking with poles, there was an average 23% higher oxygen uptake or increased lung capacity and a 16% higher heart rate (both are indicators of cardiovascular health) compared to those walking without poles. Higher oxygen uptake and heart rate is good for improving your cardiovascular health and fitness.
In the same study there was also an average 22% higher calorie burn, which will help you
easily shed any extra pounds. There is no doubt that pole walking is beneficial for your
overall health—in addition to boosting your cardio and increasing the amount of calories you
burn, pole walking increases muscle endurance, helps improve your stability,
and increases your energy levels. Let me explain.
You'll burn more calories in only 30 minutes
Pole walking can turn a simple walk around the block into an effective, cardio workout.
That's because the arm movement you use with the poles increases your heart rate
without increasing your perceived rate of exertion. So you'll get a much better workout,
and burn more calories without feeling like you're working any harder.
In fact, research suggests that 30 minutes of pole walking is equal to 50 minutes of walking without poles.
Now, you might find this hard to believe, but you actually use less than 50% of your major
muscles when you walk without poles—but over 90% of your muscles when using poles.
So it's fair to say that walking with poles helps build muscle endurance. Your arms, shoulders,
upper chest, and back muscles go through a full range of motion, which stretches and
lengthens muscles that are often tight from sitting at a computer, reading, or watching television.
This is key because as you may already know, I'm a firm believer in the importance
of daily range of movement exercises to help improve overall joint mobility.
But the benefits of walking poles don't stop there.
You'll also notice greater balance and stability—and increased energy
Walking poles also work wonders for balance and stability. If you practice Pilates or yoga,
you can get many of the same benefits in a 30 minute pole workout. These poles will give you
more assistance so you'll feel stable and balanced, which takes stress off your lower joints.
This can be especially helpful if you suffer from knee or leg discomfort.
Pole walking is also great for your posture. With each step it helps to align your spine and
strengthen your core. Strengthening the core also helps support your back so you'll sit and stand taller.
Best of all, your entire body will feel fantastic—and your overall energy will soar.
Since pole walking has become so popular, you can purchase walking poles in almost any
sporting goods store. But you have to be careful—not all poles are created equal.
Your key considerations should be weight, adjustability, construction, and ergonomic grip.
I've done my research and I highly recommend the Keenfit Walking System.
Click here to learn more.
Get off on the right foot and burn more calories today!
Pole walking is simple to master. My best advice is to read the easy-to-follow instructions
and you'll start striding along in no time. Once you develop a rhythm, your whole body will
feel relaxed and energized.
I can't stress enough how rewarding pole walking is for your overall health. It's one of the easiest forms of exercise that increases your heart rate so you'll burn more calories, builds muscle strength and endurance, and improves your stability and balance.
Plus, you'll love how much extra energy you'll have! Click here to order your Keenfit Poles today.
Take care,
Jorma Persson
P.S. The research is done by Dr. David G. Williams
P.P.S. The Keenfit Walking Poles are the easiest way to get all the benefits of a full body workout. You'll burn more calories, build muscle strength and endurance, and improve your stability. The Keenfit Walking Poles are only available in the US and Canada.
P.P.P.S. I also want to recommend this e-book about "Fitting exercise into a busy schedule"
Following some simple exercises, one can loose weight. Exercises like: pole walking, in pole walking, one have to walk with pair of sticks, preferably a set of Nordic poles. One can even go for weighted vest into one’s wardrobe, Wii Fit game which includes yoga to aerobics, strength building and balance based exercises.
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