The Complete Guide to Nordic Walking: 2nd edition
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The Complete Guide to Nordic Walking: 2nd edition

  1. 209 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Complete Guide to Nordic Walking: 2nd edition

About this book

A revised and updated second edition of the popular Complete Guide to Nordic Walking. Nordic walking – a specific technique for walking with poles that is far more effective in burning calories and whole-body toning than walking alone – is growing rapidly in the UK and worldwide. Here at last is a clear, simple guide to help you understand everything you need to know about Nordic walking whether you are a beginner, a more experienced Nordic walking enthusiast or a health and fitness professional. The Complete Guide to Nordic Walking expels all the myths and simply provides advice and information on how to Nordic walk, who with, where and most importantly why. Organised into clear sections to help you to find exactly what you are looking for quickly, the guide is packed with tips, case studies, research, exercise plans and equipment advice. It is the complete manual for Nordic walkers of all levels. The book is endorsed by Nordic Walking UK and has contributions from worldwide experts including Martin Christie, Tom Rutlin, Jose Manual Fernandez Molina and Fabio Moretti. This revised second edition includes: information about the latest equipment and techniques, new photographs and case studies, updates on the worldwide scene of Nordic walking, the latest research into the benefits, and updated information about the professional use of Nordic walking.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Introduction What is Nordic walking?
  7. Part One. The Benefits of Nordic Walking
  8. Part Two. Get Started
  9. Part Three. What’s Next?
  10. Part Four. Need to Know
  11. Part Five. Improvers
  12. Part Six. Fitness and Health Professionals
  13. Part Seven. Want to Know
  14. References and resources
  15. Index