Nordic walking - what the press say

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13/6/15 The Guardian: Is it worth it? Nordic walking.

 

21/3/15 Radio 4 Ramblings with Clare Balding: Nordic walking in Bramcote Park, Nottingham

 

15/10/14 The Independant:  Nordic walking, obstacle courses and outdoor adventures: now is the time to get involved

 

3/8/12 FT: Nordic walking with the FT: Liz Earle

 

13/04/12 The Guardian: Emma's Eccentric Britain: Nordic walking in County Durham

 

17/03/12 BBC North West: Video Nordic walking in Peak district.

 

September 2011 The Leisure Review Poles apart: Nordic walking for beginners 

 

21/09/11 Nursing Times Walking your way to health

 

10/11/10 Huffington Post Can a walking workout be as good or better than running? A view from the States. 

 

07/06/10 Metro  Nordic walking: Taking massive strides

 

13/03/10 Daily Mail Can you really drop two dress sizes by Nordic walking?

 

07/02/10 Daily Mail  Nordic Walking could give you shapely arms and a pert derriere (and you don't need any snow)

 

13/01/10 Evening Standard Nordic, but nice. How to stay fit, healthy and look good in Arctic conditions

 

10/05/09 Evening Standard 'Six cool ways to get ski fit'

Advice on how to hit the slopes in tiptop condition

 

14/03/09 The FT 'Weekend pursuits - nordic walking'

Sports journalist Sami Murphy tries nordic walking with me.

 

26/02/08 The Observer 'Outdoor exercise: Let's go'

A look at three outdoor activities that will bring colour to your cheeks and burn calories.

 

28/01/08 The Guardian 'Cross country ski-ing vs nordic walking'

A comparison of the aerobic and cardiovascular fitness benefits of these activities.

 

07/10/07 The Times 'Get fit for cross-country skiing'

"If you live near some hills, you should attempt one of the pros’ favourite exercises, too – walking fast or even jogging uphill while working your arms with a pair of Nordic walking poles"

 

23/01/07 The Daily Mail 'Forget the gym - why a brisk walk is really the best workout'

"Just the fact that you are using your arms through a greater range of motion than normal means you burn more calories."

 

08/09/05 The Daily Telegraph 'The silly walk that's become an exercise craze'

"The advantages are it is a more complete form of exercise than normal walking and is supported by doctors because it demands more effort."

 

13/08/05 The Financial Times 'Step out in pole position'

"Only swimming, rowing and cross-country skiing use as many different muscle groups and, at the same time, the heart rate increases. This in turn makes you burn 20 per cent to 40 per cent more calories than through normal walking."

 

13/03/05 The Observer 'Finns fitness craze takes pole position'

"Nordic walking may raise laughs, but it sheds calories without tears."