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Whole body exercise with Nordic Poles
Nordic Walking is a good overall training routine for the body. True, the obvious muscle group to be involved are your triceps. These are the three muscle heads under opposite to your biceps. Muscles only act in contraction, so … Continue reading
Hand grip is a key element of Nordic Walking
The better Nordic Walking poles have a device to keep the hands tight with the shaft. This means that the poles should come along naturally as the person swings the poles. To better illustrate the concept, see this photo of … Continue reading
Breathing becomes easier with Nordic Walking
With proper instruction, anyone can “do” Nordic Walking, and gain the benefits. Consider your breathing capacity. When walking, there is a tendency to hunch over and let the shoulders droop. This compresses the lungs and slows the intake of fresh … Continue reading
Happy Nordic Walkers tell their story whilst on a Crystal cruise.
Many of you know that I teach Nordic Walking on Crystal Cruises. I get to go twice a year – I visit he Serenity and Symphony. Crystal is rated the BEST cruise line for the last 19 years. Two Fitness … Continue reading
Another Nordic Walking Testimonial – Students are finding the stated benefits work!
This from Marilyn F. She is an active Nordic Walking. She sent me this note to tout the progress she has seen in her health. “I love my Leki walking poles!! I try to walk 1 to 2 hours a day … Continue reading
How long should I do Nordic Walking?
As a Fitness routine, the more you put into it, the more you will get out of it. OK, you really should go at least 30 mins. When you first start out, your body will utilize carbohydrates. They provide instant … Continue reading
The American Nordic Walking Association | Resources for an emerging fitness activity
As a Nordic Walker, it’s good to know more about the activity. We mentioned the availability of books. There are also explanatory YouTubes. But I’d like to suggest joining the American Nordic Walking Assn. This is a great source of … Continue reading
Take tunes on your Nordic Walking circuits | Dance to the music!
Like any endurance activity, in time, solo Nordic Walking may seem to get monotonous. Well, maybe boring is a better term. While Nordic Walking is a great way to just chill out and put your body on auto-pilot, sometimes you … Continue reading
It’s proven: Walking is good for you
A new study touts the benefit of walking for long term health. The study was admittedly done on elderly people, but we can certainly benefit from the results. Young, middle age and “seniors” all need to get out and move. … Continue reading
Read Nordic Walking books | Suggestion: Try “Nordic Walking: The Complete Guide to Health, Fitness, and Fun”
On this website I do my best to keep you informed about the benefits of doing Nordic Walking. We are limited here by space and your time. I think many of you sneak reads when you are working. Therefore, I … Continue reading