Nordic Walking Guy
Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!
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...
Nordic walking in relation to MSI came across an article that suggested benefits of Nordic walking for MS patients. The article listed these benefits:Improved stability and balance.Enhanced flexibility and strength.Elevated mood and well-being.New pathways in the...
Sunday Songs, Serenades, and Symphonies for Your Walking PleasureA charmer from back in the day by Electric Light Orchestra.
Keeping it offMother Jones had an interesting article on weight loss that included vignettes of what happened to contestants on The Biggest Loser reality show. One contestant exercised 7 hours each day and ultimately dropped from 430 pounds to 191 pounds. Even those...