Nordic Walking Guy
Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!
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....
Nordic walking as a full body exerciseResearch comparing upper body involvement in Nordic walking versus regular walking showed "…when Nordic poles are used, many muscles in the arms, shoulders, chest, and back are used and energy consumption is increased."Here are...
Warming upA series of warmup movements before starting your walk.
A Nordic walking enthusiastNotice mention of health. Using poles facilitates balance during exercise.