Best Overall: American Nordic Walking System SWIX of Norway Nordic Walking Poles. SWIX has a specially-designed fitness walking pole using the excellent Swix glove system. These are fixed-length poles and they are of high quality. The have a carbide tip and a removable rubber fitness tip to use on pavement.
Do Nordic poles work?
Answer From Edward R. Laskowski, M.D. Walking poles work your arms, shoulders, chest and upper back muscles through a functional range of motion as you walk — which can help you turn your daily walk into a full-body workout. This activity is sometimes called Nordic walking.
Why do people use Nordic walking sticks?
Walking poles help you maintain proper posture, especially in the upper back, and may help to strengthen upper back muscles. Walking poles take some of the load off your lower back, hips and knees, which may be helpful if you have arthritis or back problems. Walking with poles may improve your mood.