Don't Just Walk... Nordic Walk.

Don't Just Walk... Nordic Walk.

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May 13th 2007, 12:01pm By queenseyes

There are more and more diverse activities taking place around town, which is cool because that means that the businesses are offering programs and events to keep residents busy. Group bike rides leave from Campus Wheel Works... Roswell is offering guided walking tours... fencing at the Lafayette church, and now Fleet Feet is jumping into the scene (again) by introducing weekly Nordic Walks that launched May 9th from the shop at 892 Elmwood Avenue (6pm).

For those of you who may not be familiar with these types of walks, there will be instructions on how to use the walking poles to their full potential. And if you don't have your own poles, Fleet Feet will provide them.

Nordic Walks are great for getting into shape. They use many of the same principles as cross-country skiing, which means that the process offers a full body workout. Below are some of the health advantages to Nordic Walking:

Burn more calories - Increase oxygen consumption up to 25% - Reduce stress to your knees and lower back - Reduce heel strike impact - Strengthen your upper body - Build better bone density

Get with the program and exercise outside with some friends. For more information, call Fleet Feet at 716-332-3501.

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