Nordic Walking Guy
Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!
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...
Improve every time you go out
This is more of an ad by Nordixx for their poles, but it contains a useful tip for tracking your progress every time you go out.
Different types of terrain
Notice the Nordic walkers in this photo. On trails they pay more attention to balance in the rough spots and then push off where the trail evens out.