Nordic Walking involves striding with a a full range pendulum movement of the arms that consequently activates 90% of your body muscles. Aside
from the obvious lower body impact, it also improves muscles in the upper body including abdominals and back muscles,
and improves mobility of neck and shoulders. The use of poles deflects a portion of impact from knees and lower joints.
As an aerobic activity of moderate-intensity, Nordic Walking burns 40% more calories than walking. In further comparison,
it increases oxygen consumption by an average of 46% and heart rate increase by approximately 10 beats per minute.
Nordic Walking burns similar calories to jogging.