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Nordic Walking Guy

Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle

1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!

Muscle, fat, and your basal metabolic rate (BMR)

 Nordic Walking Guy found an interesting BMR calculator.First, a definition: "...basal metabolic rate—the amount of energy expended while at rest in a neutrally temperate environment, and in a post-absorptive state (meaning that the digestive system is inactive,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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