Pole Power: Nordic Walking Poles Boost Calorie Burn by 20%

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Pole Power: Nordic Walking Poles Boost Calorie Burn by 20%
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Nordic walking poles held behind the body act as propulsion, boosting calorie burn by about 20% and engaging the upper body, unlike trekking poles which primarily aid balance and can feel like a burden on level ground.

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