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by Helen Renee Wuorio (Author), Brian Sterling-Vete (Author)
Nordic Walking and Trekking are among the most popular and accessible outdoor activities, enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. As more people than ever choose to spend quality time outdoors, a growing number of walkers and walk leaders are enhancing the experience with a smart and engaging "Fitness on the Move" approach.
This means Nordic Walkers and Trekkers can now incorporate powerful, scientifically proven total-body isometric exercises into their walks, using natural breaks along the route. These short, effective workout sessions can be performed almost anywhere and make superb use of walking poles, reimagined as Improvised Isometric Exercise Devices (IIEDs).
With a little background knowledge and the creative exercise ideas in this book, ordinary walking poles become highly effective, go-anywhere multi-gyms. The result is improved strength, posture, stability, and overall fitness-without interrupting the enjoyment of the walk itself.
Walk leaders and fitness professionals will also find this an invaluable resource for designing fresh, fun, and highly effective group exercise sessions during scheduled breaks, adding extra value and variety to every outing. Clear illustrations with directional arrows show exactly how and where to apply force, making the exercises easy to learn and safe to perform.
This title is one of two companion books. One focuses on exercises performed individually, while the other is dedicated to partnered exercises. While the underlying exercise science and introductory sections are the same in both books, each offers a unique and specialised exercise resource section.
Together, these companion volumes provide a practical and inspiring way to turn every walk into a complete fitness experience-strength, movement, and fresh air combined into one enjoyable journey.
Required Equipment: 2 x walking poles. An interesting and crucial footnote is that the National Health Service (NHS) Innovation Team in Greater Manchester, England, has successfully trialled and deployed the Workout at Work system for employees. The authors, Brian Sterling-Vete and Helen Renée Wuorio, worked closely with the NHS Research and Innovation Team to create a practical and effective system suitable for virtually anyone in any job.
