Nordic Walking Guy

Outside walking aloneHave you thought about getting way out into nature? There's self-discovery to be had on a long challenging walk, especially in nature. For some, "One of the most transformational parts of the journey was solo hiking--the piece that held so much...

Walking with your friendsNordic walking is a great social activity. The poles make it possible to increase the intensity of physical exertion without increasing the perception of physical effort. That means you still feel like you're exerting yourself as you always...

Let the poles take care of themselvesNow there's an act of faith. I tell Nordic walkers the poles are better trained than their pets. They'll keep up with you, being available to grip on the front swing and planting into the ground for push off on the backswing. You...

Walking is at the heart of Western cultureJean-Jacques Rousseau is supposed to have said, "I can only meditate when I am walking. When I stop, I cease to think; my mind only works with my legs" (Rebecca Solnit, Wanderlust: A History of Walking. Available in hardcover,...

Nordic walking and regular walkingResearchers continue to publish findings about Nordic walking versus regular walking. "In total cholesterol levels, the Nordic walking group showed a significant decrease…The normal walking group showed a significant decrease…However,...