Nordic Walking Guy
Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!
Taking research with a grain of saltPeriodically you'll read the newspaper article about some study that has been conducted and be told that, as a result of the study, you should act in a certain way. The most common articles about research that I've read our about...
Nordic walking and load on the kneesOne research article noted that Nordic walking may not reduce loads on walkers' knees, a possible selling point by some Nordic walking proponents. One reason offered is that walkers push off with the poles when stepping off with the...
Nordic walking versus walking with hand weightsHere's an interesting comparison of the effectiveness of Nordic walking and walking with hand weights. Comparison Nordic walking Hand weights What the Nordic Walking Guy says (based on experience) Exertion "…the real...
Physical therapists like Nordic walkingA physical therapist's view that has some interesting bits of information worth looking at. Here are some observations:Beneficial for any age group. Finnish army recruits use it as alternative physical training as they recover...
Nordic walking and Parkinson'sA study compared the benefits of flexibility and relaxation training, regular walking, and Nordic walking for people with Parkinson's disease. Overall, all three approaches helped reduce pain and improve balance and quality of life....