Nordic Walking Guy
Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!
The experts agree: Nordic walking is good for youSeveral researchers compared the health benefits of Nordic walking with brisk walking and jogging. They concluded the following:"...with regard to short- and long-term effects on heart rate, oxygen consumption, quality...
PolesAvailable at Amazon: The rubber feet on these poles are roundedto facilitate the pushoff.
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...