Nordic Walking Guy
Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!
I came across this idea about what to do at lunchtime.
Walking with othersSome findings about the benefits of walking with others in nature.Less likely to feel depressed.Less likely to feel stressed.Nordic walking gets you outdoors. Althoguht it increases the number of muscles used, other research I reported on indicates...
Combined exercise for people with Type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic reviewWhy is exercise important for Type 2 diabetes patients? Combining resistance and aerobic exercise controlled glucose levels more extensively than one type alone. Some additional thoughts...
Walking reduces HbA1c in Type II diabetic patientsAn interesting review of different research studies found these results:Decreased HbA1c.Reduced body mass index.Lower diastolic blood pressure.Interestingly, the review noted no significant improvements in systolic...
Nordic walking and regular walkingA comparison of Nordic walkers and regular walkers (without poles) yielded some encouraging results about Nordic walking. Here's some information:Participants: 11 women, 11 men. Late 20s to early 30s.Distance: 1,600 meters on...