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Nordic Walking

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Updated September 28, 2011

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Nordic Walking Technique: Next Step
Nordic Walking: rolling through a step

Nordic Walking: the pole remains on the ground as the walker rolls through the step

Once the pole is fully extended behind your body, you bring it forward again with the opposite foot. Lightly grip the pole again with your hand as it swings into position to plant level with the heel of the forward foot. Note that the poles never plant in front of your feet.

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