Nordic Walking Guy
Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!
Nordic walking meetup in Tuscaloosa County (McAbee Center) on 7/20
Reveille at McAbee! Join us on Saturday to welcome another great day! No charge; poles provided. Look for the white Nordic walking sign.When: 8:30 AM, July 20Where: McAbee Center. 3801 Loop Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404We'll meet in front of the McAbee Center.We'll...
Nordic walking by the Black Warrior River
Nordic walkers showed up early on Saturday, June 29, to enjoy a walk by the river.
Fall prevention is becoming a thing
More older people are dying from from falls, so much so the American Medical Association has taken notice.Shocking statistic: "Nearly three times more adults age 75 and older died from falls in 2016 than in 2000."Solution: "What’s needed to check this alarming trend,...
Nordic walking technique refresher
Here is a good video showing how to Nordic walk.
Double amputee who teaches Nordic walking
Not only inspirational, this story illustrates the power of Nordic walking as an exercise activity. I have personally worked with people recovering from strokes. I've also seen how the wheelchair-bound can take advantage of the poles and how a woman with scoliosis was...