Nordic walking is fitness activity that incorporates the whole body, by using your arms and trunk as well as your legs. Turning your everyday walking in to a fun whole body fitness activity. Nordic walking is a beneficial activity for a broad range of people, and great rehabilitation tool for those with a Neurological conditions.

Nordic walking is an intensification of normal walking using specially designed lightweight poles. 

To gain the maximum potential benefit of Nordic walking it is best to get taught the correct technique by a qualified Nordic walking instructor using the correct equipment.

This can now be provided by Sarah and Ulrika at Hibiscus Neuro Rehab.  

Benefits of Nordic walking 

- Increased Calorie expenditure 
- Decreased stress on joints 
- Improved posture 
- Lower perceived exertion 
- Improved balance 
- Improved co-ordination 
- Improved mood

Further information check out Nordic Kiwi        http://www.nordicwalking.net.nz/
See our BLOG to have benefits explained 

We are NOW running Out and ACTIVE nordic walking classes see CLASSES page for details

To learn Nordic walking or for further information contact us on  09 424 3254 or sarah@hibiscusneurorehab.co.nz