Nordic Walking Guy
Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!
Incredible shrinking people
Sarcopenia happens as we age, but it doesn't have to be that way. Why does it happen, and what can we do about it? Found via RealClear Science. The problem: "Up to a quarter of adults over the age of 60 and half of those over 80 have thinner arms and legs than they...
Nordic walking and hip osteoarthritis
Do you want to optimize your exercise time as your work through arthritis challenges? A linked research article suggested that Nordic walking was more effective than strength training and home-based exercise for improving joint function. Main point: "NW [Nordic...
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...