In the last few years of the Hike the Highlands Festival, there have been more hikers using Nordic Walking Poles. So I decided to do my research and find out more. David Downer, author of Nordic Walking Step by Step and also an International Nordic Walking Instructor, states there are 12 benefits of Nordic Walking. Some that caught my eye were – Nordic Walking uses 90% of your body muscles ( Nordic Walking Step by Step, David Downer, 2006, Page 10) and burn up to 46% more energy (pg 10). David has his own Blog – Nordic Walking News, well worth a look and subscribe to.
Some of my other research includes you can burn 20% to 40% more calories using Nordic Walking Poles and the correct technique. In 2006, there was a Nordic Walking clinic in Inverness County and at the Recreation Nova Scotia annual conference. There was an article recently in Recreation New Brunswick news – Poles used by Nordic walkers help reduce impact on joints.
I am going to continue my research on find out where you can purchase Nordic Walking Poles, and see if we can host a Nordic Walking Clinic. Stay Tuned.
If you can find a Keenfit affiliate in your area they most likely offer a free clinic. Check out http://www.keenfit.com
Thanks Jeff for the comment. Unfortunately we do not have Keenfit affiliate in Nova Scotia. But we still plan to move forward to arrange a clinic. There are a few instructors in Nova Scotia.
Tom
Hi all,
You are more than welcome to check out Urban Poling. We are one of Canada’s largest distributors and promoters of Nordic walking equipment.
Our superior quality poles were designed by fitness walking pioneer Tom Rutlin and by a panel of Canadian certified Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.
The Rutlin Technique of Nordic walking was designed to maximize core muscles for weight loss and extra calorie burn. – suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
All our poles come with an instructional DVD by Tom Rutlin the original pioneer of Nordic Walking since 1988.
We are a Vancouver based company proudly Canadian! Although we are not as established on the east coast of Canada, you can find our products in many retail stores across Canada including New Balance retail stores.
For those individuals not close to a store you can shop online or simply phone us free of charge. We ship by Canada Post and can have the poles to you in 6 business days.
Toll Free: 1-877.499.7999
email: info@urbanpoling.com
We look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Graham
Co-Owner
http://www.urbanpoling.com
Hi Graham,
Thanks for the information on your product & Company.
Best regards,
Tom
I do Nordic Walking in Germany and in Wales, GB. It is fun, I keep slim, healthy and I am never stressed!! Annette Strauch
Hi Annette,
Thanks for your comments on nordic walking and glad to hear it is fun, keeps you slim. healthy and never stressed. Can’t go wrong with that. I like it too for the same reasons. Enjoyed reading your blog. Keep up the great work. Hope you make it over to Canada and our way some day soon.
Regards, Tom
So glad to hear there’s interest in Nova Scotia. We have a large contingent of Nordic Walkers in southern New Brunswick under the leadership of Yennah Hurley and her Walking Proud group. We walk every morning and every night, Monday to Friday and hike off-road on Saturday mornings. If anyone is ever in the area, please join us for a walk. The times and locations are all on the website: http://www.walkingproud.com
We have 2 certified INWA instructors in the group so newcomers are always welcome! We have poles in every size if you don’t have your own.
To your health,
Marilyn