Nordic Walking Guy

An article about the difference between walking and hiking and how to decide which activity to do opens doors to thinking about Nordic walking. Main point: "Which exercise is best for you depends upon your fitness goals and personal preferences." More about it:...

An article from an Indian newspaper reinforces the idea that diabetes is a global concern. Main point: "India faces a high burden of diabetes and hypertension - it has around 77 million diabetics." "The country has the second-highest number of cases in the world, and...

An article reported a study showing short amounts of exercise can improve health. Main point: "...getting up and walking around for just five minutes at a time can undo the impact of a lack of exercise." More about it: "Throughout the epidemic, the results showed a...

Thanks to The University of Alabama's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) for door prizes to the West Alabama Nordic Walking Retreat on 5/20. From their website: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at The University of Alabama offers a wide variety of...

Thanks to the American Nordic Walking Association for donating a pair of Nordic walking poles as door prizes for the Central Alabama Nordic Walking Retreat and the West Alabama Nordic Walking Retreat. The American Nordic Walking Association, located in California,...