Kennesaw State University recently performed (and is under peer review) a study on the physical benefits of Balance Walking compared to regular walking, such as:

* Significantly greater oxygen uptake
* Higher Heart Rate
* Greater RPE than regular walking (at all walking velocities)
* An increase in oxygen uptake and heart rate at all walking velocities when wearing Chung Shi

Read an excerpt from the Balance Walking research study:

“The US Department of Health and Human Services and the American College of Sports Medicine has recommended that most adults accumulate between 150 and 300 minutes of moderate physical activity every week, though current statistics compiled by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that fewer than 50% of US adults are reaching that threshold, and further, over 24% perform no leisure-time physical activity. It may be that lack of physical activity explains part of the explosive growth in rates of overweight and obesity.”

Now get out there and try it! Balance Walking classes and information are available all across the country- just call our Balance Walking Director to get started- Happy Walking!

$5 for every set of Pink Balance Walking Poles sold is donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure!

In fact, Phil is right- you really can get in great shape by Balance Walking, but you have to do it properly! Its a great activity and fun to do as a group activity. With the Balance Walking poles, you burn up to 46% more calories, you work 90% of the muscles in your body, and can do it all in just 15 minutes a day…watch the video tutorial below to learn the technique of Balance Walking!

From now – September 31, 2010, Foot Solutions will donate $5 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure for each set of Pink Poles sold!

“Walking with the poles engages the entire body and you can actually feel the burn throughout your shoulders and arms- its a great feeling to get an upper body workout during your walk!”

What  makes Balance Walking the perfect exercise?

• Burn 46% MORE calories than regular walking
• Its Social!
• Tone arms and shoulders… while walking
• Eases stress on knees, hips and back.

What have you been waiting for? Join Laurie’s class today by visiting Johnson Ferry Baptist Church or email events@footsolutions.com to find a class near you!

Judy is a proud breast cancer survivor and was treated by St. Clare’s Hospital nearly six years ago. The best part about the annual walk? All funds raised are used for support and treatment at the Cancer Care Center at St. Clare’s Hospital! Mike and Judy had such a great time, as they do every year- they walked with their Balance Walking Poles, drawing attention from every direction during the 5k walk.  Over 2,000 walkers (and one adorable puppy dressed in pink) participated in the event, bringing in over $150,000! Whether you are a volunteer, walker, or a survivor, finding a cause to support is a great way to give back to those in need.

If you’re like thousands of others participating in a breast cancer awareness walk this year, make sure you check you shoes and feet for trouble signs.  Keep your feet happy, healthy and blister free all the way to the finish line!

Hiking?  Weight Lifting?  Yoga??   Try walking for exercise- the #1 participant activity surveyed by the NSGA (National Sporting Goods Association).  Nearly 100 Million Americans hitting the pavement, but with a walking pole in each hand and working 90% of the muscles in your body.

How does walking for exercise work my entire body?

With nordic walking poles, you engage your shoulders, arms and core to burn MORE calories in LESS time.  Put a pair of Chung Shi shoes on your feet and you can burn up to 50% more calories by exercise walking…. we simply call it Balance Walking.

Where can you learn more about the country’s most popular exercise? visit www.balancewalking.com for more information on how you can begin living a healthier life- in just 15 minutes a day.

“As a 60-year old active physician, it was immediately obvious the value of Balance Walking.  Many of my patients were stuck in a rut of needing exercise but not feeling comfortable in traditional gyms or training regimens.  Balance Walking is the best low impact, cardio activity I came across.  Our patients walk for their heart, their health, their life” -Inner City Hospital Heart Surgeon, Dr. Art L.