The Ultimate Nordic Pole Walking Book (Paperback)

by Klaus Schwanbeck (Author)

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Product Description
If you are a walking beginner, an advanced walker or just walk with friends - this is the right book for you. Based on 400 scientific studies about walking and Nordic Pole Walking this book gives a deep, easy-to-read, comprehensive insight into the benefits of Nordic Pole Walking and walking exercise. It teaches the correct Pole Walking technique and explains the body's physiological adaptation to achieve your fitness and health goals with this easy to perform, low impact exercise. It describes how Nordic Pole Walking can prevent and help to cure most common health disorders, like being overweight, back pain, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis and more. Scientific proven self-testing tools help to check your actual fitness status and potential health risks. Practical weight loss concepts, nutrition advice and guidelines for lifestyle-changing lead you to a new quality of life. Detailed training plans from beginner to marathon level make it easy to achieve continuous success.

About the Author
Dr. Klaus Schwanbeck, a graduated sports scientist, worked on developing nationwide health programs for 20 years. As founder of Germany's Health Prevention Network and for the German Olympic & Sports Association he educated and certified fitness instructors, therapists and physicians in cooperation with national medical board. Nowadays he lives in Naples, Florida, and Berlin, Germany, introducing Nordic Pole Walking with great success as a highly beneficial health and fitness exercise for everyone.

Product Details

• Paperback: 181 pages
• Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Fachverlag und Buchhandel GmbH (October 7, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841262528
• ISBN-13: 978-1841262529
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #162,936 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great workout with Nordic poles!, December 21, 2008

By	Mildred L. Allen (Punta Gorda, Fl.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am a new user of Nordic Poles for my walking regime. I had rotary cuff surgery about five months ago, and feel that the use of the Nordic walking poles is good exercise for helping to strengthen my shoulder. (My neighbors call me 'the old lady that walks with two canes') I especially like the warm-up exercises. Mitzy Allen, Punta Gorda, Florida

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It is the ultimate, November 22, 2008

By	James Benenson "fly fisher / rod builder" (Santa Fe, NM United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

One would think that the title of this book is an exaggeration, but it isn't. I read books and articles prior to this book, but this book has it all. Whether you're a beginner (like me) or you're really into competing or you just want a great physical outdoor workout, this is the only book that you will need.

You get everything "from soup to nuts": the history, choosing all the equipment, the techniques of nordic walking, a weight loss program, encouragement about fighting diseases, a total exercise program, and ten(!) fitness programs. It's very well written by a top track and field coach, an excellent educator, and a fitness pioneer.

Buy the book, then head out for a wonderful time; guaranteed.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Nordic Pole Walking Book, January 19, 2009

By	Ekkehard Grampp (Naples, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Those who are even remotely interested in health and physical fitness - this is your book. It is easy to read, the both medical and physical explanations are superb. The documentation, graphics and pictures underline the message that Nordic Pole Walking is good for everybody, all ages, all kind of fitness levels and it helps to improve medical situations like high blood pressure, obesity, all the complications of diabetis and more. Keep in mind that 70% of all health troubles are controllable by ourselve!
Pole Walking is easy to learn, the equipment is reasonibly priced and can be done both on beaches, in parks or on solid pavements. Done in groups it provides a lot FUN. As the author says: FITNESS, FRIENDS and FUN.

Ekkehard G. Grampp - an excited Pole Walker for years!!!