Is Nordic walking the winter workout we've been waiting for?
From LISS sessions to Japanese walking, there's nothing the internet loves more than putting a fun twist on the classic art of romping around.
And now, in the spirit of all things winter, one Scandinavian workout is taking over our feeds, promising a heart-rate-inducing stroll like no other.
Introducing a full-body burn to our daily step counts, Nordic walking is being hailed as the workout of the season, and unlike other walking methods, it doesn't require strapping on ankle weights or interval-inspired routes.

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Is Nordic walking the winter workout we've been waiting for?
1/6 From LISS sessions to Japanese walking, there's nothing the internet loves more than putting a fun twist on the classic art of romping around. And now, in the spirit of all things winter, one Scandinavian workout is taking over our feeds, promising a heart-rate-inducing stroll like no other. Introducing a full-body burn to our daily step counts, Nordic walking is being hailed as the workout of the season, and unlike other walking methods, it doesn't require strapping on ankle weights or interval-inspired routes.

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