Ski Walking (Nordic Walking) for Health & Fitness - No Snow & No Skis Required!

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Ski Walking really is the best. It may look kinda funny (cross-country skiing without the skis and without the snow), but the results speak for themselves. I have hosted 100’s of successful Ski Walking Clinics all across the USA and the results have always been the same – all participants have been extremely surprised at just how easy, fun, low impact and yet highly effective Ski Walking really is. I have had the privilege to introduce Ski Walking to 1000's of individuals of ALL ages & ALL fitness levels through my Ski Walking Clinics, radio interviews, TV interviews and newspaper interviews. Participants in my Ski Walking Clinics have included runners, cross country skiers, coaches, PT's, teachers, nurses, doctors, a real cowboy, a retired pro football player, great-grandparents, grandparents, moms & dads, school kids, weight watchers groups and folks with new knees, new hips, carpal tunnel, neck injuries, rotor cuff issues, back problems, MS and those with other types of situations that require low-impact workouts that are gentle on the weight bearing joints. The four-wheel-drive action of Ski Walking also helps improve balance, decrease the pounding and increase stability. World class cross-country skiers (the most aerobically fit athletes on the planet) have been seriously Ski Walking for years as a proven off-season cross trainer. And now Americans of all ages and athletic abilities have the opportunity to unlock the calorie burning and aerobic benefits of SKI WALKING. The “VIP’s” (Very Important Poles) are Ski Walking Poles custom made in Lillihammer, Norway, exclusively for SKIWALKING.COM SKIWALKING.COM World Headquarters is located in Glen Arbor, Michigan (near the Sleeping Bear Dunes). All customers receive a “Perfect Size Guarantee”! Perfect length poles help us to automatically walk with a super straight back - better walking posture is biomechanically a good thing. This improved walking posture when combined with the unique 4-Wheel-Drive type action of walking with poles radically reduces the stress to the shins, knees, hips and back. Nordic Walking is low impact and yet provides a highly effective workout - burning more calories and working more muscle groups than regular walking. Avoid adjustable poles! Our durable and dependable one-piece construction poles are safer than adjustable poles and they are designed for everyday use. Adjustable poles are heavier, clunky, often don’t hold their settings and the twist lock mechanisms are not designed for everyday use. Many of my customers super glued their old adjustable poles prior to switching to our solid one-piece designs. Over 760,000 Finns are Ski Walking at least once a week - no snow and no skis required. SKIWALKING.COM fitness poles are modified trekking poles with patented comfortable straps, durable carbide tips for off-road Ski Walking and removable natural rubber tips for use on hard surfaces (pavement). These fitness poles are custom made in Lillihammer, Norway. Ski Walking burns up to 40% more calories than walking without poles. Ski Walking also reduces knee and joint strain. Ski Walking naturally loosens & strengthens the neck, back and shoulders. Unlike walking, running and biking, Ski Walking works the arms, shoulder and abs. Ski Walking with the correct length poles automatically improves walking posture, puts a bounce in your step and lengthens your stride. Utilizing the correct length pole and proper technique gently and naturally brings the walker’s hips forward and improves efficiency. Biomechanically this is all a good thing. Cross-Country Skiing provides the ultimate aerobic workout. World class cross-country skiers have been seriously Ski Walking for years as a proven off season cross trainer. Ski Walking provides the same great workout without snow and with minimal equipment (comfortable shoes & Ski Walking fitness poles). Ski Walking produces up to a 46% increase in energy consumption (Cooper Institute, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sports 2002 publication) Ski Walking has been used at the University of Wisconsin in the rehabilitation of patients after myocardial infarction (MI). In the MI study, the oxygen uptake increased on average 21% compared to walking without poles. A study conducted at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst showed that using poles lets hikers lengthen their strides, put less strain on their knees, and generally feel more comfortable. The hikers studied did not expend less energy, but the increase in stability made long treks easier. According to the Surgeon General, moderate and regular exercise, such as walking 3-5 times a week, for 20 to 30 minutes, is needed to maintain and improve health without increasing the risk of adverse effects, such as musculoskeletal injuries that may be associated with more vigorous exercise forms, such as jogging or running. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, increased physical activity can help prevent risk factors for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and some forms of cancer. According to the Physical Activity and Health Report by the Surgeon General, moderate regular exercise has been found to be associated with decreased risk of cardiovascular diseases, some forms of cancer, and non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. Ski Walking provides ALL the low impact benefits of walking, while reducing knee and joint strain, burning more calories, working the upper body, increasing oxygen consumption and providing a more effective aerobic workout. World Headquarters: Glen Arbor, Michigan & Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore SKIWALKING.COM getfit@skiwalking.com 877-SKI WALK (754-9255) For More Information Please Contact: Pete Edwards 231-334-3080 Here's a great endorsement from Dr. Christiane Northrup: My Ski Walking poles have been a terrific addition to my regular exercise program. I love the way they incorporate my upper body during a walk, thus giving me more strength-training and calorie burning for the time spent. I highly recommend them to everyone! Christiane Northrup, MD, author of Mother-Daughter Wisdom (Bantam, 2005), The Wisdom of Menopause (Bantam, 2001), and Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom (Bantam, 1998)