Nordic Walking Guy
Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!
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
Have you tried isometrics?
Think about adding isometrics to your strength development tool kit. What is it? "…a static contraction, which means that the length of the muscle and angle of the joint don’t change, but the muscles are working." "…it’s about spending time under tension to...
Take it outside
This is one reason why #NordicWalkingGuy likes to get outside.
Fat-burning zone
An article provided some background on the fat-burning zone we hear about when we think about exercise.Main point: "...the potential 'zone' for metabolising fat is between the rested state and the level of exercise intensity where carbohydrates become the dominant...
Men, gaming, and exercise
An article relayed the results of a study that "Playing video games may lead college-aged men to exercise less and have poorer eating habits."Someone might say we don't need a study to validate what we can see with our own eyes. However, it does help us understand the...