Nordic Walking Guy
Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!
Seen and heard: Tips for enhancing your walk
I came across a video suggesting tips for enhancing your walking, giving 8 ways to get to fat-burning mode. Nordic walking was not mentioned, but the good news is: you can incorporate the techniques in the video into your Nordic walking session. Meal Timing &…
Seen and heard: Walking twice a day?
Why should you go Nordic walking twice a day? Here’s an argument for that approach: Some things to think about from the video: Metabolic Timing Strategy Combining post-dinner walk (1 mile or 20-30 minutes) with morning fasted walk before 6am breakfast creates dual…
Notes and quotes: How to explain Nordic walking to your friends
I came across an article that made all the points about Nordic walking you can use when explaining the sport to your friends. Main point: “Nordic walking isn’t just a great way to get your steps in. The fitness trend involves walking with long poles—similar to ski…
Notes and quotes: Daydreaming can be good for you
Main point: “…daydreaming is actually a great thing for the mind. They may sharpen memory, spark ideas, and solve hard problems with no conscious effort.” More about it: “…spending time in quiet wakefulness after an experience can help improve learning and memory.”…
Gear and gadgets: Not quite Nordic walking poles
A recent article extolled the virtues of Nordic walking but missed the mark about Nordic walking poles. Main point: “Compared to normal walking, the addition of poles or sticks forces the walker to engage the upper body muscles, as well as the lower body, for more…