NORDIC WALKING FOR PRE/POST NATAL*

A wonderful “mommy and me” exercise.

The low impact/total body attributes make nordic walking well suited for pre/post natal exercise applications. The gentle and easy to control nature of nordic walking allows pregnant women to exercise in a safe, fun manner into the third trimester.

Some of the benefits for pre natal exercise are:

• Easy to control intensity - Mom doesn’t have to keep up with the “dance class” and can adjust to a level appropriate for any given day, mood or stage of pregnancy.

• Accommodates Mom’s changing center of gravity and the poles provide additional stability has Mom adapts to the almost daily change in her center of gravity.

After the baby arrives nordic walking provides additional benefits:

• Can be resumed almost immediately after baby arrives. (Doctor’s approval )

• Flexibility in available exercise time.

• Allows Mom to exercise with baby. ( After 3-4 months )

• * Consult your physician before beginning this or any exercise routine.

Pre/Post Natal Nordic Walking by Fittrek is currently available at:

Lincoln Park Athletic Club- Chicago, IL (773) 529-2022

FITTREK’s instructional booklet, (included with every pair of poles) explains everything in an easy to learn fashion. Diagrams clearly illustrate all seven of FITTREK’s nordic walking techniques, so learning the technique best suited for your needs is a snap. Just look at the drawings and repeat the motions. A suggested exercise plan spells everything out step by step, in a simple easy to follow routine.