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Why do YOU Nordic Walk? How about time to get inside your head.
Most of us churn those sticks to burn calories and raise our heart rate without jamming our knees. I found this on the web recently. The person is unknown and not important. But the message is spot on. Read on, … Continue reading
How you can lose weight by Nordic Walking
One of the benefits of Nordic Walking we tout is a 20% average calorie burn– over regular walking. Another is up to a 46% more burn for those that hump. How can this be? Have you been Nordic Walking for … Continue reading
Musings while walking around the park
I like to go around a large park near my house. I live in San Jose by-the-sea, California. I love it here, having been raised in Arlington, VA. Gee, the weather reports here don’t even give the humidity numbers. (Try … Continue reading
Nordic Walking – a path to realize dreams; you can too!
Recently, I was teaching a workshop for the American Nordic Walking Association. We do quarterly classes in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. At one of these, I met an enthusiastic woman who had a goal of becoming an instructor … Continue reading
Everybody’s talking ‘bout new way of walking – Nordic Walking
Are you old enough to recall the song by the Rooftop Singers? It was called “Walk right in.” That’s where the title of today’s blog came from. A new way of walking – Nordic Walking! Listen to it here. Many … Continue reading
Nordic Walking helps your aching back
How’s your back? You know that Nordic Walking is an excellent fitness routine. Many have learned that their heart rate does indeed go up over normal walking. Now they are finding out that what I’ve said about back support is … Continue reading
Another Testimonial for Benefits of Nordic Walking
Bonnie S. of Austin (a very hip place) bought her poles from me in October of 2013. She’s been an active user and recommends them to her friends. She says she gets out regularly and has buddies that are interested. She is … Continue reading
Actual Cooper Institute study results: Nordic Walking better than normal walking
f you look at any Nordic Walking website, you will see the author talk about the benefits. They always tout the percentages that NW improves many key body measurements. I do, too. Where did they come from? The Dallas Cooper … Continue reading
Should you get adjustable or fixed length Nordic Walking poles?
If you are new to Nordic Walking, once you drink the Kool-Aid and are convinced of their benefits, you may decide to spring for poles. What kind to get? Well, I’m convinced that LEKI are the best. By full disclosure, … Continue reading
Nordic Walking in 2016 – Learn how to do it correctly with ANWA
ANWA is the (American Nordic Walking Association). They are out of Santa Monica…the northern part of LA. That is where you can attend classes if you are in the neighborhood. The head cheese is Bernd Zimmerman. He’s passionate about Nordic Walking. … Continue reading