Hack your walk with Nordic Walking Guy’s 3 rules:
- Walk with purpose!
- Be consistent!
- Remember everything counts but not everything matters!
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Why connect with others?
Human connection enhances so many aspects of life -- the sooner you get started, the better for you. Here’s a topline on the power of positive relationshipshttps://t.co/SGa1NafHfm
— Frank Lipman MD (@DrFrankLipman) March 21, 2025
Main point: “…ocial interaction is one of the keys to health and longevity. Human connection enhances so many aspects of life — the sooner you get started, the better for you.”
More about it:
- “Loneliness and poor relationships harm the body.”
- “Poor relationships hurt your brain too.”
- “Connection is essential to emotional health.”
- “Connection can slow your aging roll.”
- “You need people, and they need you.”
The article also lists ways to connect.
Implications for Nordic walkers:
- Join or Form a Group: Seek out or create a Nordic walking community to build supportive relationships that enhance the exercise’s benefits.
- Walk with Loved Ones: Invite a partner, friend, or family member to share the experience, leveraging affectionate bonds to boost heart and brain health.
- Combine with Social Rituals: Plan post-walk activities like a coffee chat or a healthy snack to strengthen connections and reinforce healthy habits.
- Focus on Enjoyment: Choose walking companions who uplift your mood, making the activity a source of both physical and emotional nourishment.
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Join Nordic Walking Groups on Facebook to share tips, ideas, and experiences. Beginners and those exploring Nordic walking interact with certified instructors and experienced Nordic walkers in a friendly, affirming, and cheerful environment.
Nordic Walking Guy’s first rule is “Walk with purpose!” Walking with purpose includes living a life with meaning. Buy Your Unfinished Business: Find God in Your Circumstances, Serve Others in Theirs to learn more about faith, calling, and resilience.
