by Leroy Hurt | Jun 26, 2026 | Notes and quotes, Physical
I came across an article that made all the points about Nordic walking you can use when explaining the sport to your friends. Main point: “Nordic walking isn’t just a great way to get your steps in. The fitness trend involves walking with long poles—similar to...
by Leroy Hurt | Jun 18, 2026 | Afoot Living, Cognitive, Notes and quotes, Optimize
Main point: “…daydreaming is actually a great thing for the mind. They may sharpen memory, spark ideas, and solve hard problems with no conscious effort.” More about it: “…spending time in quiet wakefulness after an experience can help improve learning and memory.”...
by Leroy Hurt | Jun 11, 2026 | Gear and gadgets, Notes and quotes, Physical, Synchronize
A recent article extolled the virtues of Nordic walking but missed the mark about Nordic walking poles. Main point: “Compared to normal walking, the addition of poles or sticks forces the walker to engage the upper body muscles, as well as the lower body, for...
by Leroy Hurt | May 25, 2026 | Notes and quotes, Physical, Purpose
Hack your walk with Nordic Walking Guy’s 3 rules: Walk with purpose! Be consistent! Nobody walks alone! Find online: #HackYourWalk An article describes the idea of Japanese walking. Main point “…the internet has coined “Japanese walking,” a technique...
by Leroy Hurt | May 24, 2026 | Afoot Living, Notes and quotes, Personal care and wellness, Physical, Purpose
Hack your walk with Nordic Walking Guy’s 3 rules: Walk with purpose! Be consistent! Nobody walks alone! Find online: #HackYourWalk There is a particular kind of courage that adults often lose. It is not the courage to work hard. Many adults know how to do...
by Leroy Hurt | Jan 20, 2026 | Consistency, Notes and quotes
Hack your walk with Nordic Walking Guy’s 3 rules: Walk with purpose! Be consistent! Nobody walks alone! Find online: #NordicWalking #HackYourWalk I came across an approach to walking for fitness called 6-6-6. Main point: “The 6-6-6 walking...
