Nordic Walking Poles

Why Use Poles?

Utilising Nordic Walkng poles for any walks or hikes are immensely beneficial. Poles:

• Provide stability over uneven surfaces
• Take weight off the lower body
• Assist with ascents – transfers power from the upper body to propel oneself forward
• Assist with descents – reduces load on knees and thigh muscles
• Recruits the whole body into your walking – thus reducing leg fatigue

Which Poles?

The poles we recommend are Nordic Walking poles as they provide ergonomically-designed hand straps which the hand slips into (and thus negates the need to actively ‘hold’ the pole grip for hours on end).

LEKI has been producing high quality ski poles and trekking poles for decades, now they also excel with their Nordic Walking range. They are German in design and quality and are ideal for any terrain or climate.

Patrick and Maree have been pioneering the activity of Nordic Walking in the Asia-Pacific region since 2005 and are globally recognised as gurus in their field. They are International Master Trainers and the founders of Nordic Academy - Australia's Nordic Walking Professionals. For more information about them and Nordic Walking visit: www.nordicwalking.com.au