Nordic Walking Guy
Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!
Lack of physical activity
Use it or lose it they say. In the case of an article about physical inactivity, that’s a true statement. Main point: “The health implications of physical inactivity are truly a global issue with physical inactivity responsible for up to 8% of non-communicable...
Nordic walking at Aldridge Gardens on 4/24 – CANCELLED
Apologies - the threat of inclement weather was too great, so the event was cancelled. Join us on 5/16 at 2:00 PM for World Nordic Walking Day! Come on out to Aldridge Gardens in Hoover, Alabama on 4/24. Location: Aldridge Gardens, 3530 Lorna Road, Hoover, AL 35216....
Helping active agers stay home
A university study identified some simple fixes to help active agers live independently.Main point: “…In the study, researchers focused on three inexpensive, low-tech assistive devices: grab bars around the toilet and in the shower or tub area; a shower or tub seat;...
Tour de Friends: Nordic walking webinar on 3/27 with Tracy Reeve, Nordic Walking Watford – How to increase your pace
Join us for a Tour de Friends webinar on Zoom to learn how to make our Nordic walking experience even better.Meeting contentTracey Reeve, Lead Nordic Walk Instructor and Business Owner of Nordic Walking Watford, will meet us on Zoom on March 27 at 2:00 PM/14:00 US...
Choosing poles for Nordic walking
She describes the difference in arm motion when using trekking poles versus Nordic walking poles. Posted by Queen's Park Nordic Walking Group on Wednesday, March 17, 2021