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Instruction available – will teach for food
Spring is here and I’m available for classes. We meet in the South SF area – Palo Alto or Los Gatos. I can teach privately or groups (discounted). We’ll go for 2-hours and you WILL learn the proper technique to … Continue reading
Nordic Walking Technique
Clip & Save here’s the Reader’s Digest summary of how to do Nordic Walking Pole Fitting=Set pole length § Loosen so that pole sections move § Position tip at outside of little toe § Elbow at side, forearm forward § … Continue reading
LEKI NW poles have backlog
Due to COVID and other supply chain issues, LEKI Nordic Walking poles are temprarily unavailable. I am not a spokesman for them, so you may want to follow-up yourself. Hiking poles are not impacted, But they are not the same … Continue reading
Nordic Walking in Norway!!
Nordic Walking in Oslo On a recent cruise to Norway and Iceland, I came across this group getting ready for a Nordic Walking walk. Well, how about that! I never see that in the USA. In general Euros are way … Continue reading
Walk to the beat!
We talked earlier about finding a song you like that has a beat just like your walking pace. Did you try it yet? Put your headphones on and rock on! So, Uncle Ricky, how do I do that? OK…simple. go … Continue reading
Walk a bit faster; Pick up the pace of your Nordic Walking
A recent article by Jessie Van Amburg states that your walking speed is linked to better mobility. A study found in Exercises and Sport Sciences Reviews, found that the walking speed of an older, able-bodied adult was a good indicator of their … Continue reading
Fitness trackers for your Nordic Walking training
I wanted to share info I got from ConsumerAdvocate.org They research products and provide recommendations. They may add value to your Nordic Walking by helping you extend your training times. Here is their Fitness Tracker top picks: FitbitBest for: Motivation … Continue reading
Nordic Walking zoom Town Hall this Friday 8/28/20 2 pm
Join our free Town Hall this Friday. I’ll talk about some tips to help you get more out of your sessions. PLUS you can ask anything. You must comment to RSVP. I need to know how much pizza to order. … Continue reading
Nordic Walking is a great way to keep in shape during COVID-19 Lock-down
The virus is winning now. But there are ways to keep from gaining 20 pounds in the next few months. The SF Bay area (my home in San Jose has a “shelter in place.” I call it Duck & Cover. … Continue reading
Nordic Walking continues to get praise in medical studies.
I’ve mentioned before that 150 minutes a week is the recommended time you should spend on moderate exercise. How much time are you spending? Stretching the calves at END of Nordic Walking session is a good idea. A big question … Continue reading