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Holiday Replay: Nordic Walking: what it is and how it can change your life

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Listeners’ favourites holiday replay no. 4: How about a safe, total-body exercise that burns more calories than walking but requires less exertion - and impacts your joints less? Nordic Walker and trainer Lohra de Waal discusses this fast-growing sport, suitable to all ages and many chronic, medical or geriatric conditions. She discusses research findings, the advantages of Nordic Walking, suitable poles and how trail and ultra runners as well as individuals walking for enjoyment can benefit.
30 Dec English South Africa Self-Improvement · Relationships

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