Nordic Walking Guy
Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!
Exercise to combat stress: More studies
An article described research into how exercise helps create resilience to deal with stress. Bottom line: "Exercise helps animals cope with stress by enabling an uptick in a crucial neural protein called galanin, the study suggests. This process influences...
Nordic Walking Guy was right
Nordic Walking Guy's first rule is: Walk with purpose. An article described a study that reached that conclusion.Takeaway: "...walking with a purpose makes people walk faster and feel healthier more than walking for leisure."Findings from the study:"...people...
Keto for long term cardio
A former professional cyclist tried a 100-mile bike ride while doing the keto diet. Most people may think they have to load up on carbs, so he wanted to see what would happen on keto.He cut it short at 90 miles due to the heat, but his overall...
Big hands and wrists? No problem!
A video from York Nordic showing you how to expand the glove strap to fit larger hands and wrists. Many thanks to Lauren DeLong!
Nordic walking meetup in Tuscaloosa County (Munny Sokol Park) on 8/29
Join us on Saturday to find out what Nordic walking is all about! No charge; poles provided. Look for the white Nordic walking sign at the trailhead next to the barn structure and across from the dog park.When: 8:30 AM, August 29Where: Munny Sokol Park (5901...