Nordic Walking Guy
Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!
Nordic walking tutorials by Sikana: What is Nordic walking?
I've developed a fondness for the Sikana videos about Nordic walking. They're short, straightforward, and useful. They provide good advice on Nordic walking technique. I'll share them periodically so you know about this resource.This video explains Nordic walking and...
Nordic walking gets you outside
You probably have beautiful sites near where you live. Get out and enjoy them!
When power tripping is a good thing
Did you know strength isn't the only thing to think about? It turns out active agers should think about another component of fitness: power.Where strength is the ability to move objects and your body over a distance, power is the ability to do it quickly, e.g.,...
Nordic walking and cancer
A fascinating article described an experiment where blood samples right after exercise were more effective at slowing the growth of cancer cells.What did the researchers do?Immediately after the research participants exercised, the researchers put the participants'...
Nordic walking and hip replacement
The news of football coach Nick Saban undergoing hip replacement surgery got me thinking about the usefulness of Nordic walking for people who have undergone that kind of operation.It turns out Nordic walking is a great exercise activity for people who have...