Nordic Walking Guy
Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!
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...
Maybe white bread isn’t that bad
Have you tried to steer clear of white bread in its different forms even though it tastes good? An article suggests maybe it's not as bad as we think.Main point: "...it's a complete myth that removing starchy foods from your diet will lead to fat loss."Image courtesy...
Maintaining and fixing the spin (internal) 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
Tea for bedtime
Do you drink chamomile tea before bedtime? If you don't, this article might convince you to do so.Main point: "...drinking chamomile tea can induce feelings of sleepiness and may help you fall asleep faster."Video courtesy of StocknationBackground: "The plant...
Stick to it
A short article described a technique to help you stick to your exercise program. They call it the copy-paste method.What is the method? "The copy-paste method involves identifying and trying out an acquaintance's goal-achievement strategy."Other points:Researchers...