Nordic Walking Guy
Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!
Nordic walking improves body mass index
There was an interesting article about Nordic walking for overweight people with Type 2 diabetes. The research study comprised 212 people in the 57 to 64 years old range and had an average body mass index of 29. They Nordic walked 5 hours per week over 4 months.The...
Don’t shrivel up and waste away
Here are some points from an article about how to keep from losing muscle mass due to aging. Main point: "...we really should avoid slacking off when it comes to moving our behinds."Key points:"...the slow decline of muscle tissue in our bodies actually begins in...
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
Nordic Walking Guy’s 3 rules
What does it take to achieve your goals through Nordic walking? You need to follow these three rulesĀ to build fitness through Nordic walking. Walk with purpose! Be consistent! Everything counts, but count what matters!
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