Nordic Walking Guy
Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!
Nordic walking technique: Posture does it
For #TechniqueTuesday, consider this tip when you're starting out. It comes from a very good set of videos on YouTube. I'm starting this clip at a segment that points out one's posture. A great thing about Nordic walking is its emphasis on posture - back straight,...
Nordic walking technique: Poles for propulsion
For #TechniqueTuesday, consider this tip when you're starting out. It comes from a very good set of videos on YouTube. I'm starting this clip where it points out that Nordic walking poles, while capable of supporting one's balance, are more for forward propulsion and...
Stay as independent as possible
Hack your walk with Nordic Walking Guy's 3 rules: Walk with purpose! Be consistent! Remember everything count's but not everything matters! A UPI article pointed out the connection between exercise and independent living among older people. Main point: "...physically...
Nordic walking technique: The main elements
For #TechniqueTuesday, consider this tip when you're starting out. It comes from a very good set of videos on YouTube. I'm starting this clip where it covers the main elements of the Nordic walking movement. As you watch the segment, notice how natural the walking...
Life in the balance
Hack your walk with Nordic Walking Guy's 3 rules: Walk with purpose! Be consistent! Remember everything count's but not everything matters! A ScienceAlert article suggests a simple test that relates balance to life span. Main point: "...being unable to stand on one...