Free Nordic Walking Clinics Celebrate "Winter Trails Day" - Sponsored by the American Nordic Walking System & SkiWalking.com – Glen Arbor, Michigan

Glen Arbor, MI, January 10, 2009 --(PR.com)-- When: Saturday, January 10th, 2009 at 2 pm

Where: World Headquarters – 5873 Lake Street, Glen Arbor, Michigan (located between Barb’s Bakery and Dr. Houghton’s Office).

Nordic Ski Walking Fun Facts – Walking, Hiking & Trekking With Poles:

* Walking with poles is gentle on the shins, knees, hips and back – and provides an effective aerobic workout.

* Ski Walking is kind of like cross-country skiing, but No skis. No snow required.

* Nordic Ski Walking poles are modified hiking poles. Poles from the American Nordic Walking System and SkiWalking.com are custom made in Lillehammer, Norway and come with patented comfortable straps, durable carbide tips for off-road and removable rubber tips for use on hard surfaces (indoor or outdoor on pavement).

* Nordic Ski Walking is the fastest growing fitness activity in Europe. Over 6 million Europeans are Nordic Ski Walking everyday.

* Nordic Ski Walking burns up to 40% more calories than just plain walking.

* Unlike walking, running and biking, Nordic Ski Walking works the arms, shoulders and abs – providing a more effective workout.

* Nordic Ski Walking provides all the low impact benefits of walking, while reducing knee and joint strain, burning more calories, working the upper body, increasing oxygen consumption and providing a more effective aerobic workout.

* Nordic Ski Walking Poles are ideal for All ages and All fitness levels – athletes, seniors and even folks with balance issues (including MS and Parkinson’s).

* Nordic Ski Walking produces up to a 46% increase in energy consumption (Cooper Institute, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sports 2002 publication).

* Walking poles have been used at the University of Wisconsin in the rehabilitation of patients after myocardial infarction (MI). In the MI study, the oxygen uptake increased on average 21% compared to walking without poles.

* Don’t get scammed by cheap twist-locking adjustable length/telescoping/collapsible poles. Our durable one-piece poles are safer, lighter and much more durable than cheap twist-locking poles.

* The American Nordic Walking System and SkiWalking.com offer 14 different lengths of poles and offers a Perfect Length Guarantee.

For more information contact: Pete Edwards – owner/founder/coach of the American Nordic Walking System and SkiWalking.com

Phone: 231-334-3080

Email: getfit@skiwalking.com

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