Nordic Walking Guy
Blogging about Nordic walking and the Afoot lifestyle1) Walk with purpose! 2) Be consistent! 3) Nobody walks alone!
Built environments offer Nordic walking opportunities
Take a lesson from Nordic walkers in Australia and take advantage of the built environments in your area. Sidewalks and paths make for great Nordic walking. This is where you use the rubber boots on your poles rather than the metal tips.
Nordic walking at ASAHPERD Fall Conference 2019
I had the privilege of demonstrating Nordic walking to terrific PE teachers at the fall conference of Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.
Maintaining and fixing the snap (external) 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
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
Stretching
Although the emphasis is on the sciatic nerve, these are good stretches for overall well-being.