Nordic Walking Guy
Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!
Support your local parks: Walking the common ground beneath our feet
A local park can easily become part of the background of our lives. We drive past its entrance. We notice its trees from the road. We may occasionally visit for a picnic, a festival, or a grandchild’s ballgame. Yet we can live near a park for years without truly…
Calves are you second heart: Understand the function
The calf muscles perform two roles that help explain why they matter so much to active living. They help move the body forward, and their contractions help move venous blood upward from the lower legs. These functions give meaning to four guiding statements: Power…
Your calves are your second heart: Notice the foundation
Strength Begins at Your Foundation The most important muscles in the body are not always the ones that receive the most attention. We know about strength training for the chest, back, shoulders, thighs, and abdominal muscles. Yet every time we walk across a room,…
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…