Nordic Walking Guy
Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!
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,...
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...