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TRY A WINTER wander

NORDIC WALKING

You can make your regular walk twice as effective for your fitness levels by picking up a special pair of poles and trying Nordic walking. This style was first created in Finland to help cross-country skiers train when there was no snow, but non-skiers can also enjoy the benefits, and now it’s popular across all UK terrains.

EASY ON JOINTS

Nordic walking has many fitness benefits, for example it uses more calories than regular walking and running, because it takes the weight off your knees and lower body and works all your major muscle groups, toning your upper body as well as lower. In fact, you’ll use 90 per cent of

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