Book excerpt: This engaging 74-page full-colour guide is packed full of information for beginner, intermediate and advanced Nordic walkers. Topics include: how to set up your poles; proper Nordic walking technique; technique troubleshooting; what to wear (and not wear); the top 20 Nordic walking FAQs; must-do stretches for Nordic walkers; Pilates- and yoga-inspired exercises using your poles; HIIT workout with your poles; how to pick up the pace; how to train for a 5K event; Nordic walking with arthritis, depression and for rehab and prehab; motivational stories from new and experienced Nordic walkers; How to Set Up Your ACTIVATOR poles (for balance & stability); ACTIVATOR poles walking technique; ACTIVATOR poles sitting and standing exercises; and much more. Fitness expert, Urban Poling director of education and professional writer Barb Gormley offers loads of tips, tricks and resources to help make your Nordic walking experiences fun and effective. Loads of beautiful photographs help to speed learning and make reading more pleasurable.-"Love the book Nice balance of useful info and personal stories. Well done "-"Your book is incredible So informative and inviting and pleasing to the eye "-"Great tips for beginners all the way up to advanced walkers, and easy to read "-"Wow, excellent publication Congratulations