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Nordic Pole Walking Health Benefits

There are approximately 400 clinical studies and scientific reports on
Nordic Pole Walking and its health benefits.

1. NPW burns up to 46% more calories than exercise walking without poles or moderate jogging. ( Cooper Institute, 2004, Dallas and other).

2. NPW increases heart and cardiovascular training to 25% more effect ( Foley 1994;Jordan 2001, Morss et al. 2001; Pocari et.al.1997 and other).

3. Incorporates 90 % of all body muscles in one exercise and increases endurance of  arm muscles ( Triceps) and neck/shoulder muscles (Latissimus) to 38% (Karawan et al. 1992 and others).

4. Diabetes Type2: Improves diabetes metabolism, reduces insulin resistance and reduces medication within three months. (M.Nischwitz et.al. 2006)

5. High Blood Pressure: Reduces High Blood Pressure by 18mmHg within eight weeks. (Ishikawa et.al. 1999; C.Diehm, 2007).

6. Eliminates back-, shoulder- and neck pain (Attila et al., 1999 and others).

7. Less impact on hip- knee- and foot joints about 26% (Wilson et al., 2001; Hagen 2006, and others)

8. Increases production of “positive” hormones. Decreases “negative” hormones (R.M. Klatz et.al., 1999; Dharma Singh Khalsa, 1997).

9. Supports stress management and mental disorders (Stoughton 1992, Mommert-Jauch, 2003).

10. Develops upright body posture. (Schloemmer 2005)

In Germany, these studies are basis for all German health insurance companies to pay 80% of the costs  for a series of 10 NordicPoleWalking classes with certified instructors.