Nordic Walking Guy
Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!
Finally got out into the open air
10 people had a great time Nordic walking at Aldridge Gardens today.
Maintaining and fixing the snap (external) locks of your adjustable Nordic walking poles
The video refers to trekking poles. The shafts and locks of adjustable trekking/hiking/walking poles are the same as the shafts and locks of adjustable Nordic walking polesThe video covers:Fixing the lock when it doesn't tightenCleaning inside the poles
Even people who don’t normally walk can benefit from walking
A good article with video on the benefits of integrating walking into your day.Main point: The person who trains in different ways "uses walking to complement his workouts, by walking in between sets." Supporting points:"...he puts his earphones in and walks...
Brain-friendly herbs and spices
An interesting article that suggests these for brain health:TurmericSaffronRosemarySageCinnamonNutmegGingerPepper
Making meditation more active
How we typically perceive meditation may not be the only way to do it. Ariel Van Alstyne proposed a different approach. Main point: "Sitting in silence isn’t your only option—there are other, dare I say more fun styles of meditation that don’t require you to...