Nordic Walking Guy
Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!
Dem bonesA fascinating article about exercise and your skeleton. The bottom line is to stress your body with heavier loads.Best news for Nordic walkers: “Even walking, Econs says, is enough to preserve the skeleton.” Points:“Peak bone mass is the point at which a...
Maintaining and fixing the spin (internal) locks of your adjustable Nordic walking polesThe 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...
Walk off heart failureA study showed walking was effective in combating heart failure in older women. ...Key point: "...every additional 30 to 45 minutes of daily activity was linked to the following risk reductions — 9 percent for overall heart failure, 8 percent for...
How to use walking to lose weightHere are some tips from an article about using walking as a weight loss methodMain point: "...you absolutely can lose weight by walking, but you have to keep these things in mind to make the most of it."Walk brisklyWalk fartherVary...
Maintaining and fixing the snap (external) locks of your adjustable Nordic walking polesThe 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...