Findings from the Cooper Institute

The Cooper Institute released a study to "compare oxygen consumption and energy expenditure associated with regular walking (walking without poles) and Nordic walking (walking with poles)."

The study concluded "Nordic walking significantly increased oxygen consumption, caloric expenditure, heart rate, and heart rate as a percentage of maximum heart rate for both men and women without significantly affecting the rate of perceived exertion by the participants."

The Nordic Walking Guy has experienced it firsthand. Being required to manage my blood sugar closely, the Nordic walking effort reduces my blood sugar levels in half. The levels drop from terribly high to where they should be following a 3-mile walk.