@drjenashton: What’s the science behind Nordic walking — and is it worth the hype? 🥾 A 2025 study followed women 55+ for 12 weeks, comparing Nordic walking vs. regular walking 3x a week for 40 minutes. The results? Both groups saw boosts in cardiovascular fitness, skeletal muscle mass, and blood pressure — but Nordic walking had a major edge: it engages your upper body too. I tried it myself and yes… I got some funny looks. But honestly? I don’t care. These poles: 💪 Work my triceps ❤️ Push my cardio harder 🦵 Improve stability 🪄 Double as self-defense (and taxi-hailing) tools It’s a win all around — and worth adding to your movement toolkit. Study: Knappova, Vera et al. “Influence of systematic standard and Nordic walking training on exercise tolerance and body weight components in women over 55 years of age.” Frontiers in sports and active living vol. 7 1568491. 10 Mar. 2025 #DoseOfHonesty #NordicWalking #CardioWorkout #FitnessOver50 #MovementMatters

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