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.
