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Exercise Calorie expenditure – Nordic Walking wins

Look at this comparison of your calorie burn with various exercises. the American Nordic Walking Assn recently put this out.  Amazing isn’t it? Watch your diet and get a lot of sleep and eat your vegetables. Nordic Walk at least … Continue reading

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Nordic Walking around the world

    As I travel I get excited when I see folks with their Nordic Walking poles. I see them at the pyramids in Egypt, Mayan Temples in Mexico and in London. Some older folks are getting balance as they … Continue reading

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Holiday special from NordicWalkingFun.com

Gang, Thanks for your love of Nordic Walking. Just because it’s cold and rainy (and snowy someplace) that’s no reason to wimp out!!   To help ease the pain, I decided to offer you guys a 20% discount on any … Continue reading

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Cross Train – Get some other muscles involved: Swim!

While I promote Nordic Walking for Ftiness, you have to do other activities as well. I have always said, Nordic Walking, the Rowing machine and swimming are the big three routines that work your whole body. So let’s talk swimming. … Continue reading

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Want to know the best clothes for Nordic Walking?

Nordic Walking is a great fitness activity. So you should dress appropriately. I don’t mean gym pants and a tank top – but loose, comfortable clothes work best. Tight jeans will restrict your movement – they may look nice but … Continue reading

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How much and how long should I “do” Nordic Walking

I get this question occasionally. the simple answer is to do it as much as you want depending on your goals. Kind of a duh” answer, so let’s dissect it a bit. What is your goal? Want to lose some … Continue reading

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American Nordic Walking Assn class given in San Franciso Bay Area

On Friday we held an ANWA (American Nordic Walking Association)  “Workshop.” This 4-hour session covered A to Z Nordic Walking. History, Benefits, technique, trail walking (asphalt and grass).  This is an introductory class that prepares students to continue on to … Continue reading

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Nordic Walking Instructional “HOW TO” Class updated info

To all those signed up for the Oct 9th class in Los Gatos…(we serve the San Francisco Bay area)…let me know if you have any Q’s.  We will get rolling (walking) at 9:01 (I like to allow plenty of time … Continue reading

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Can I Nordic Walk on Sand?

YES!!!! Many ask me this question. For folks living near the ocean or even  near the banks of a lake, Nordic Walking is a great way to get out and enjoy the marine air. When you look at the bottom of … Continue reading

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Nordic Walking Class offered in October for San Francisco Bay Area

I will be teaching a Nordic Walking class for the American Nordic Walking Association on Oct 9, 2015.  It’s called a “workshop” and I will get you up and going … the correct way … during this intensive 4-hour class. … Continue reading

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