Walk this way TO BOOST your health
Nordic walking… for healthy joints
WHY? ‘It exercises your upper body while taking pressure off your knees and legs,’ says Dr Melanie Wynne-Jones.
Using poles to help propel you forwards means you get a full-body workout. Public Health England and the Centre for Ageing Better have deemed it one of the best activities for strengthening muscles and improving balance which can reduce the risk of falls.
HOW:
✽ You’ll need poles. Make sure they’re the right height for you – adjustable are best, with a wrist strap so you can easily release your grip to open gates and rummage in your rucksack.
