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Bryony Firth-Bernard

5 surprising facts you probably didn’t know about Nordic walking

A woman Nordic walking through a meadow .

We all know spending time outdoors does wonders for our mental and physical health, but if you're looking to upgrade your casual walk to something a little more rigorous (but still low-impact), then you may want to give Nordic Walking a go. 

Nordic walking originated from Finland in the 80s and was used as an off-season training regime for cross-country skiers during the summer months. It's basically a walking technique that uses poles (not trekking poles) to help propel you along various terrain, firing up your upper and lower body muscles in the process. 

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