Nordic Walking Guy
Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!
Interesting facts about walkingI found some interesting comparisons about frequency and speed when people walk. The research took place on 2 footbridges and on 2 shopping floors, and the participants were walking naturally. The observations covered walking frequency,...
Comparing Nordic walking with conventional walking and band-based resistance exercisesAn interesting research article on the effects of the different kinds of exercises. This one compared Nordic walking with regular walking and band-based exercises. There was a...
Sunday sounds: A compilation of music for when you're Nordic walking.
A sense of urgencyI found an editorial that was a call to arms for improving health in the population. Apparently, exercise as a health intervention is generally for weight loss to combat obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic conditions. However, there...
Nordic walking and regular walkingA comparison of Nordic walking and fast walking yielded some insights about the difference between the two activities. Nordic walking involves the upper body through use of specially designed walking poles to push off. Fast walking...