The Complete Guide To Nordic Walking

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Nordic Walking written by Gill Stewart and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2014-09-11 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nordic walking – a specific technique for walking with poles that is far more effective in burning calories and whole-body toning than walking alone – is growing rapidly in the UK and worldwide. Here at last is a clear, simple guide to help you understand everything you need to know about Nordic walking whether you are a beginner, a more experienced Nordic walking enthusiast or a health and fitness professional. The Complete Guide to Nordic Walking expels all the myths and simply provides advice and information on how to Nordic walk, who with, where and most importantly why. Organised into clear sections to help you to find exactly what you are looking for quickly, the guide is packed with tips, case studies, research, exercise plans and equipment advice, it is the complete manual for Nordic walkers of all levels. The book is endorsed by Nordic Walking UK and has contributions from worldwide experts including Martin Christie (who brought Nordic walking to the UK) Tom Rutlin, Jose Manual Fernandez Molina and Fabio Moretti.

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Nordic Walking written by Gill Stewart and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2014-11-25 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nordic Walking – a specific technique for walking with poles that is far more effective in burning calories and whole-body toning than walking alone – is growing rapidly in the UK and worldwide (c. 250,000 people in the UK have been introduced to Nordic Walking via a network of over 2,000 instructors with a marked increase since 2010). But there is no guide that clearly and simply explains what it really is, how to start it and how to keep progressing. The book outlines the simple effective 4 'gear' learning method popular in the UK and include comparisons of other methods popular worldwide to enable the reader to understand the best way to use Nordic Walking poles to get the desired results at the correct level. Fully illustrated with photographs of all the techniques. Contributors include Tom Rutlin founder of Exerstrider in the USA; Mike Gates Poleabout Australia, Fabio Moretti (Italy), Jose Manuel Fernandez Molina (Spain) and Martin Christie who introduced Nordic Walking to the UK in 2004. Sales points 1. Targeted specifically at a UK audience. 2. Fully endorsed by Nordic Walking UK. 3. Another key title in the Complete Guides series.

Download or read book The Ultimate Nordic Pole Walking Book written by Klaus Schwanbeck and published by Meyer & Meyer Verlag. This book was released on 2012 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is no other sport activity providing such great and immediate health and fitness benefits that is nearly risk-free and as easy to learn as Nordic Pole Walking. This book explains the correct technique, shows exercises and offers nutrition and equipment tips. Based on 400 scientific studies about Walking and Nordic Pole Walking, this book ......

Download or read book Nordic Walking for Total Fitness written by Suzanne Nottingham and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nordic Walking for Total Fitness" offers a range of programs for cardio health, full-body conditioning, and sport-specific cross-training. With over 115 full-color photos, it is the complete guide to the power of Nordic walking, including the equipment, techniques, and supplemental conditioning for maximum fitness and enjoyment.

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Walking for Health, Weight Loss, and Fitness written by Mark Fenton and published by Globe Pequot. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fenton's classic walking book, now fully revised, offers readers everything they need to get on their feet and moving.

Download or read book The Urban Poling Ultimate Guide to Nordic Walking written by Barb Gormley and published by Volume One Updated & Revised. This book was released on 2019-09-20 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This engaging 74-page full-colour guide is packed full of information for beginner, intermediate and advanced Nordic walkers. Topics include: how to set up your poles; proper Nordic walking technique; technique troubleshooting; what to wear (and not wear); the top 20 Nordic walking FAQs; must-do stretches for Nordic walkers; Pilates- and yoga-inspired exercises using your poles; HIIT workout with your poles; how to pick up the pace; how to train for a 5K event; Nordic walking with arthritis, depression and for rehab and prehab; motivational stories from new and experienced Nordic walkers; How to Set Up Your ACTIVATOR poles (for balance & stability); ACTIVATOR poles walking technique; ACTIVATOR poles sitting and standing exercises; and much more. Fitness expert, Urban Poling director of education and professional writer Barb Gormley offers loads of tips, tricks and resources to help make your Nordic walking experiences fun and effective. Loads of beautiful photographs help to speed learning and make reading more pleasurable.-"Love the book Nice balance of useful info and personal stories. Well done "-"Your book is incredible So informative and inviting and pleasing to the eye "-"Great tips for beginners all the way up to advanced walkers, and easy to read "-"Wow, excellent publication Congratulations

Download or read book Nordic Walking written by Malin Svensson and published by Human Kinetics Publishers. This book was released on 2009 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with over 140 photos, "Nordic Walking" is an essential guide for beginners. It will teach you to walk correctly with and without poles to ensure an injury-free experience and use the poles correctly so that you get a great workout in the great outdoors. You'll also find information on etiquette, safety, and gear and apparel selection.