Nordic Walking Guy
Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!
An idea of how Nordic walking became popularI came across a scholarly article about what made Nordic walking a popular activity.The authors made the interesting point that, although Exel and other manufacturers promoted Nordic walking, it was the practitioners who...
ReadingIn case you're interested: A book about cross country skiing and Nordic walking in Kindle and paperback. It emphasizes the skiing part and introduces Nordic walking to skiers as a way to stay in skiing shape when there's no snow.
Good things all aroundHere's a list of benefits from different forms of walking that involve using poles:JointsBalanceConfidenceEndurancePostureCardio-pulmonaryStrengthBone densityExerciseFocusWeightInjurySwellingTimeEqualizationComplianceFunctionProprioceptionClick...
PolesAvailable at Amazon: These Exerstrider poles are designed with the idea of not letting go of the poles to get full extension. Notice the use of conventional wrist straps instead of Nordic walking straps.
Move well to think wellVia the New York Times, information about the mental benefits of exercise: "Learning in midlife to juggle, swim, ride a bicycle or, in my case, snowboard could change and strengthen the brain in ways that practicing other familiar pursuits such...