Nordic Walking Guy
Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!
Nordic Walking: A Systematic ReviewA research article in the European Journal of Human Movement in 2014 summarized the research being done on Nordic walking.Purpose: "…to find and analyze published studies on NW with the aim of presenting the state of the art on the...
VideoFrom Amazon: Some DVDs that teach the use of poles for walking/hiking/trekkingand for balance/mobility.
Research: Effects of Nordic Walking on Body Composition, Muscle Strength, and Lipid Profile in Elderly WomenA research article in Asian Nursing Research in March, 2013. Here's information from the article:Purpose: "...investigate the effects of Nordic walking on body...
PolesAvailable at Amazon: These poles have the Nordic walking tip but not the wrist strap. They only have the standard hiking wrist strap, which doesn't help with full extension. You can attach a Go-Pro camera.
ReadingIn case you're interested: Check out this book about Nordic walking from Amazon in Kindle and paperback. It includes a technique for people who don't feel comfortable with the full extension for classical Nordic walking.