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I Tried the Hottest Fitness Trend of “Nordic Walking” for 42 Days — It Was Pretty Badass
It burned 40% more calories (than normal walking), strengthened more muscles, put less stress on joints, and provided extra stability.
A flyer for a local race caught my eye.
The 10k race for charity was in 6 weeks.
It had been a few months since I had done any kind of rigorous walking/running. So, it was a perfect opportunity to jumpstart my outdoor running again.
But this time, instead of just going for walks around my neighborhood like I usually do, I decided to try Canada’s hottest fitness trend — Nordic walking.
I had seen people walking with poles before. I always found it a little silly.
I was willing to try it if it meant I could get a better workout.
I googled it immediately. The search results amazed me. Nordic walking was actually a walking technique developed in the early 1900s by a Finnish ski company.
Every source I read sang praises for this walking technique.
I was sold!
I went out and bought a pair of Nordic walking poles(they’re not too expensive — mine were…