Nordic walking for total-body fitness
Nordic walking is trending as an outdoor fitness activity, activating your arms, core, and back alongside your legs for increased calorie burn and cardio fitness [https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a70691677/nordic-walking-trend-how-to/?taid=69b03201bee120000189c50d].
Nordic walking poles enhance workouts by engaging 80-90% of your muscles, compared to the 50-60% used in regular walking. This form of exercise can burn around 400 calories per hour, significantly more than the 280 calories burned during regular walking. Nordic walking's increased muscle activation and calorie burn contribute to improved cardiovascular fitness and overall endurance.