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Exercise doesn't get more basic than walking. Lace up a pair of sneakers, put one foot in front of the other, and you're burning calories, toning muscles and working your heart. Seems the cat's out of the bag. The National Sporting Goods Association reports 87.5 million Americans walked for exercise in 2006, making it the No. 1 participation activity in the country. A new breed of products aims to make our walks more effective:
Leki's Instructor Nordic Walking Poles, $149.95 at leki.com, function like ski poles for walking. Slip the wristbands on, point the poles diagonally behind you, and plant them as you move. The adjustable aluminum and carbon poles engage the upper body and redistribute weight to work the chest, arms and shoulders; reduce stress on the knees and lower joints; and build bone density. Leki says walking with Nordic poles burns up to 40 percent more calories than regular walking, a good thing to remember when you're feeling completely ridiculous using them.See the full content of this document
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