Over SIX MILLION Europeans are Nordic Walking everyday - NO snow and NO skis required.

SKIWALKING.COM fitness walking poles are modified trekking poles with patented comfortable straps, durable carbide tips for off-road Nordic Walking and removable natural rubber tips for Nordic Walking on hard surfaces (pavement).  These fitness walking poles are custom made in Lillehammer, Norway, exclusively for us at SKIWALKING.COM. These are real Nordic Waking poles - safer and more dependable than adjustable/telescoping poles.

Nordic Walking burns up to 40% more calories than walking without poles. Nordic Walking also reduces knee and joint strain. Ski Walking naturally loosens & strengthens the neck, back and shoulders.

Unlike walking, running and biking, Nordic Walking works the arms, shoulder and abs.

Nordic Walking with the correct length poles automatically improves walking posture, puts a bounce in your step and lengthens your stride. Utilizing the correct length Nordic Walking poles and proper technique, gently and naturally brings the walker’s hips forward and improves efficiency. Biomechanically this is all a good thing.

Cross-Country Skiing provides the ultimate aerobic workout. World class cross-country skiers have been seriously Ski Walking for years as a proven off season cross trainer. Nordic Walking provides the same great workout without snow and with minimal equipment (comfortable shoes & NordicSki Walking fitness poles).

Nordic Walking produces up to a 46% increase in energy consumption (Cooper Institute, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sports 2002 publication)

Nordic Walking has been used at the University of Wisconsin in the rehabilitation of patients after myocardial infarction (MI). In the MI study, the oxygen uptake increased on average 21% compared to walking without poles.

A study conducted at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst showed that using poles lets hikers lengthen their strides, put less strain on their knees, and generally feel more comfortable. The hikers studied did not expend less energy, but the increase in stability made long treks easier.

According to the Surgeon General, moderate and regular exercise, such as walking 3-5 times a week, for 20 to 30 minutes, is needed to maintain and improve health without increasing the risk of adverse effects, such as musculoskeletal injuries that may be associated with more vigorous exercise forms, such as jogging or running.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, increased physical activity can help prevent risk factors for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and some forms of cancer.

According to the Physical Activity and Health Report by the Surgeon General, moderate regular exercise has been found to be associated with decreased risk of cardiovascular diseases, some forms of cancer, and non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.

Nordic Walking provides ALL the low impact benefits of walking, while reducing knee and joint strain, burning more calories, working the upper body, increasing oxygen consumption and providing a more effective aerobic workout.