Nordic Walking Guy
Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!
Older Americans and tech innovation
I found an article about how the growing number of active agers is motivating innovators to develop new technologies in response."For a population over 50 that also works longer and plays harder than they ever have, technology is increasingly viewed as an essential...
Nordic walking commitment
These Nordic walkers are serious about their exercise. Very impressive.
Some warm up exercises
To aid the translation:First set: Warm up the abdominals and hip flexors by lifting the leg against resistance created by pushing down on the top of the leg. 7 reps per side.Second set: Warm up the quadriceps (top muscle of thighs) by doing lunges.
Anatomy of Nordic walking
Here's a tweet from Wessex Nordic Walking about how much of your muscles are activated by Nordic walking. Check them out!Reasons to try Nordic Walking 18 is more muscles! Using poles uses lots more muscles especially in your upper body! And with correct technique and...
What mid-life crisis?
Older Nordic walkers may have taken up Nordic walking after taking stock of their lives. That is, after looking at health numbers, quality of life, or personal directions, you may have added Nordic walking to your activities to improve your overall well-being.An...