Nordic Walking Guy
Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!
Your calves are your second heart: Notice the foundation
Strength Begins at Your Foundation The most important muscles in the body are not always the ones that receive the most attention. We know about strength training for the chest, back, shoulders, thighs, and abdominal muscles. Yet every time we walk across a room,…
Seen and heard: Tips for enhancing your walk
I came across a video suggesting tips for enhancing your walking, giving 8 ways to get to fat-burning mode. Nordic walking was not mentioned, but the good news is: you can incorporate the techniques in the video into your Nordic walking session. Meal Timing &…
Seen and heard: Walking twice a day?
Why should you go Nordic walking twice a day? Here’s an argument for that approach: Some things to think about from the video: Metabolic Timing Strategy Combining post-dinner walk (1 mile or 20-30 minutes) with morning fasted walk before 6am breakfast creates dual…
Notes and quotes: How to explain Nordic walking to your friends
I came across an article that made all the points about Nordic walking you can use when explaining the sport to your friends. Main point: “Nordic walking isn’t just a great way to get your steps in. The fitness trend involves walking with long poles—similar to ski…
Notes and quotes: Daydreaming can be good for you
Main point: “…daydreaming is actually a great thing for the mind. They may sharpen memory, spark ideas, and solve hard problems with no conscious effort.” More about it: “…spending time in quiet wakefulness after an experience can help improve learning and memory.”…