Nordic Walking Guy
Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!
The importance of online wellness communities: Diabetes focus
Are you looking for mutual support? A research article in Current Diabetes Review "introduce[d] readers to the platforms on which Diabetes Online Community (DOC) participants interact, to discuss reasons for and risks associated with diabetes-related online activity,...
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!
Some core exercises with Nordic walking poles
Another way to work out indoors.
Nordic walking and gait for Parkinson’s Disease patients
Researchers tested the efficacy of Nordic walking in reducing gait asymmetries (reduced ability to walk in a steady, rhythmic way with uniform stride and arm swing) in patients with Parkinson's Disease.The study lasted 11 weeks and involved a Nordic walking program...
Nordic walking and Parkinson’s Desease
A study looking at the neuroprotective effect of Nordic walking for people with Parkinson's Disease found improvements in proprioception [perception or awareness of the position and movement of the body] and balance.