Be a Pole Star

Walking with aid of poles is probably almost as ancient as walking without them but the modern version has its roots in the summer training methods developed by cross country skiers in the early part of the last century.

The sport of Nordic Walking was invented in Finland as recently as the 1980s but is now one of the fastest growing recreational fitness sports in the world with over 8 million walkers worldwide. But what exactly is it and what’s the appeal?

Nordic Walking

More than 8 million people worldwide have already picked up their poles and headed outside, but if you are not one of them you can find all the information you need for exploring everything from city streets to mountain tops in Nordic Walking.

Written by International Nordic Walking Association coach Malin Svensson, Nordic Walking provides the basics you need in order to get started right away. The book contains information on walking correctly both with and without the poles to ensure an injury-free experience as well as using the poles correctly so that you can reap all the physical benefits of the activity.

You’ll also learn techniques for climbing and descending during your walk. Once you’ve mastered the basics, Svensson helps you build your skills so you can move on to more challenging walks.