Nordic Ski Walking From the Tropics to the Mountains - NO Snow & NO Skis Required!

GLEN ARBOR, Mich. — Nordic Walking, also known as Ski Walking, is the new aerobic fitness exercise that provides all the aerobic benefits of cross country skiing and burns more calories than regular walking. Ski Walking is no longer an exclusive secret training weapon used by serious skiers deprived of snow, spring, summer and fall.

The use of the poles improves balance and stability. According to Pete Edwards, the owner, founder and coach of http://www.skiwalking.com, the use ofperfect length poles help us to automatically walk with a super straight back, improves walking posture and results in a unique 4-Wheel-Drive type action.

"Nordic Walking radically reduces the stress to the shins, knees, hips and back. It is low impact and yet provides a highly effective workout — burning more calories and working more muscle groups than regular walking,"Edwards says. Walking with poles is an ideal workout for athletes, seniors and even folks with balance issues including MS and Parkinson's.

Edwards has hosted Nordic Walking clinics and introduced folks of all ages and all fitness levels from California's Lake Tahoe to the Green Mountains of Vermont. Nordic Walking burns up to 40% more calories than walking without poles. All ages and all fitness levels have come to love Nordic Walking.

"Pete Edwards has single-handedly introduced thousands of Americans to Nordic Walking through his classes and clinics!" says Nick Mahood, SWIX Nordic Walking Director. Over 6 million Europeans are Nordic Walking in the cities, the towns and the mountains.

Edwards' poles are custom made in Lillehammer, Norway. They come equipped with special removable rubber tips for pavement and other hard surfaces. The durable carbide tips are ideal for your favorite trail, the beach, snow and ice. Patented comfortable straps included —kind of like fingerless gloves. Any type of terrain, any weather and any time is perfect for Nordic Walking.

All poles come with a free DVD and additional instructions are e-mailed. All sizes are in stock and ready to ship. These durable one-piece poles are safer, lighter, quieter, more durable and user friendly than adjustable poles that can unexpectedly collapse.

"I receive thank you cards and e-mails every day from participants in my Nordic Walking clinics and folks using my poles," says Edwards, a former ski school director, race coach and former marathon runner.

Nordic Walking articles and photos are available by visiting http://www.skiwalking.com.
or by calling 877-SKIWALKING (877-754-9255).