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WHAT IS POLE WALKING?

Pole Walking (also called Nordic Pole Walking or Ski Walking) is an exercise that uses two poles designed to work the upper body while you walk.  The poles provide stability and confidence that helps you achieve a full body work out. 

It is not difficult to learn.  The technique is easy to modify to accommodate physical limitations due to arthritis. It is fun and it is just another way to live well with arthritis.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF POLE WALKING?

• Increase your energy and endurance
• Increase cardio fitness
• Burn’s up to 40% more calories
• Lessens impact on you joints
• Build upper body muscles, as well as relieving shoulder and neck stress
• The more you move the better you will feel both phyically and emotionally

For More Information:

 There are many Pole Walking Websites out there.  Cure Arthritis Now has  chosen to partner with the following companies who share our commitment of helping people live well with arthritis:

www.keenfit.com