Nordic Walking Guy
Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!
Maintaining and fixing the snap (external) locks of your adjustable Nordic walking poles
The video refers to trekking poles. The shafts and locks of adjustable trekking/hiking/walking poles are the same as the shafts and locks of adjustable Nordic walking polesThe video covers:Fixing the lock when it doesn't tightenCleaning inside the poles
Microbiomes? What are those?
I came across an interesting article about microbiomes in athletes. That seems pretty esoteric, doesn't it? We all have our own microbiomes, microbes in our guts that protect against germs and break down food. It turns out, negative impacts to our microbiomes can make...
Time to move!
A fascinating article in Time about the importance of exercise.Key point: "…the most effective, potent way that we can improve quality of life and duration of life is exercise."Important points:"…many positive changes occur throughout the body during and right after a...
Incredible shrinking people
Sarcopenia happens as we age, but it doesn't have to be that way. Why does it happen, and what can we do about it?Found via RealClear Science. The problem: "Up to a quarter of adults over the age of 60 and half of those over 80 have thinner arms and legs than they did...
How walking groups can help you (shared by Nordixx)