It can also lead to huge benefits for people struggling with their posture and lower back pain
Health expert Dr Michael Mosley has recommended an easy exercise for people looking to burn calories and increase their overall health. The well-known TV doctor says that, as well as burning fat, the exercise can also help improve your posture, reduce back pain and even boost your mental health.
"Nordic walking can help you bur more fat without going any further or faster," he said. "Why? It is probably because when you are striding out, poles flying, you are engaging more muscles. It can also improve your posture and can also help with back pain. Another study took 80 people with back pain and made them do Nordic walking. After four weeks, the Nordic walking group reported significant reductions in pain and an increase in strength, fitness, and flexibility. Their mental health also went up 23 per cent.
"The technique is important but fairly simple," she continued. "You grip the pole and press down on the ground when you walk. When you finish your stride, you release your hand from the pole and use the straps to pull the pole back up to the starting position."
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