Nordic Walking for Weight Loss and Fitness: The Illustrated Guide to the Nordic Walking Technique

The healthiest way to lose weight is to combine a balanced diet with an exercise program. Many people think that running or jogging is the best sport for weight loss, and it may be a good option if you are already in quite good shape. For most overweight people, however, high impact sports like jogging can be extremely bad for their joints and can do more harm than good.
Nordic is the perfect, low impact, easy to learn sport for weight loss. With nordic walking you build up muscle, increase your metabolism and burn away the fat, all while not putting any unnecessary strain on your body. Due to its fitness and health benefits, nordic walking has become tremendously popular in Europe and now is also catching on in the US.

In this illustrated guide you will find all the information you need to get started and to learn the nordic walking technique:

* what equipment do you really need and what are unnecessary frills?
* how do you chose the right nordic walking poles for you?
* learn the nordic walking technique with easy to follow, step-by step instructions
* more than 20 fotos so you know exactly how to hold the poles and execute the steps
* specific information on how to use nordic walking for weight loss
* several workout routines for optimum fitness and weight loss

This guide shows the beginner how to get initiated into nordic walking and how to achieve long-term weight loss with this fun sport.