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LOCATIONS |
Charlotte
Running Co.
Dilworth Gardens
1412 East Blvd., Ste. G
Charlotte, NC 28203
PH. 704.377.URUN (8786)
FX. 704.377.2442
Charlotte
Running Co.
Promenade on Providence
5355 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., Ste. 300
Charlotte, NC 28277
PH. 704.708.5220
FX. 704.708-5301 |
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Nordic Walking at
The Charlotte Running Co.
Ever wanted to get a workout in
comparable to running, but
without the impact? We've
teamed up with Exel, makers of
skiing and walking poles, and
the original Nordic Walking
brand to bring to Charlotte this
exciting new option for staying
fit. |
Come join us
every Wednesday and Saturday of
the week!
Saturdays - 10:00am
Just bring
yourselves and be ready to walk.
Our group is walking for about
an hour. For beginners,
poles and instruction will be
provided free of charge!
For more information contact the
store at
info@charlotterunning.com
or call 704-377-8786 |
 Nordic
Walking uses specifically
designed poles to engage the
upper body during fitness
walking. Nordic Walking was
first used as a summer training
method by cross-country skiers.
It was then developed into a
fitness exercise with specific
training equipment in
co-operation with the Finnish
sports equipment manufacturer
Exel Oyj, researchers in sports
medicine, and other fitness
professionals. Nordic Walking
was first launched in Finland in
1997. It has rapidly increased
in popularity and today Nordic
Walking is well-known fitness
sports.
With more than 20 years of
experience in the manufacturing
and development of carbon
composite poles, Exel is a
leading producer of high-end
products for pole market
segments.
What does
Nordic Walking do for you?
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Heart
rate is 5-17 beats per
minute higher (for example
in normal walking heart rate
is 130 beats/minute and in
Nordic Walking 147 beats per
minute i.e. increase is 13
percent)
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Energy
consumption increases when
using poles by an average of
20% compared with ordinary
walking without poles
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Up to a
46% increase in energy
consumption (Cooper
Institute research, Research
Quarterly for Exercise and
Sports 2002 publication)
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Releases
pain and muscle tension in
the neck/shoulder region
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The
lateral mobility of the neck
and spine increases
significantly
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The
muscles most actively
involved are the forearm
extensor and flexor muscles,
the rear part of the
shoulder muscles, the large
pectoral muscles and the
broad back muscles
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Does not
aggravate joints and knees
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Reduces
the load on knees and other
joints
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Consumes
approximately 400 calories
per hour (compared with 280
calories per hour for normal
walking)
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Poles
are a safety factor on
slippery surfaces
Visit
http://www.nordicwalking.com
for more information
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