Nordic walking - what the press say

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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."