Nordic Walking Guy
Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!
Move it or lose it
Researchers around the world want us to make physical movement among young people a priority. Main point: "An estimated 80% of school-going adolescents worldwide do not meet the World Health Organization's physical activity guidelines." Photo from Stocknation More...
Nordic walking along the San Diego waterfront
San Diego is a great vacation destination.
Tour de Friends: Meet Yacob Cajee
Meet Yacob Cajee, owner of Red Kite Nordic Walking in Alsager, England. He is certified through British Nordic Walking and the International Nordic Walking Federation. Yacob has published on Nordic walking in Men's Fitness. He is helping us advance in our Nordic...
Blisters
On #FootieFriday, we consider blisters. Nordic walkers are always interested in foot care so they can keep walking (Nordic Walking Guy's 2nd rule: Be consistent!) This video describes how to prevent blisters from happening and how to treat them when they do happen....
Bunions have been around for a while
#NordicWalkingGuy came across an article that illustrated the importance of foot care. It turns out, a certain shoe style caused bunions in its wearers. Bunions happen when the big toe (sometimes the little toe as well) is forced inward, and the joint begins to...