Category Archives: benefits
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
More Mayo Clinic advice supporting Nordic Walking
We recently talked about the Mayo Clinic and their comments on Nordic Walking. Here’s some more advice – this time from Mayo’s Dr. Rekha Mankad, M.D. “The American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity for … Continue reading
Mayo Clinic Doctor discusses benefits of Nordic Walking
The prestigious Mayo Clinic recently issued a short comment on the value of Nordic Walking. Dr Edward Laskowski says: “Walking poles work your arms, shoulders, chest and upper back muscles through a functional range of motion as you walk — … Continue reading
A great Nordic Walking comment from a satisfied user
This note came in from newcomer, Terri. Look at these results. Ya gotta love it!! I’m still walking with my poles! As a matter of fact, I never consider walking without them! I have gotten some funny looks, and one … Continue reading
More on the Cooper Nordic Walking study – full abstract
Related = Part 1 of the Cooper analysis Field testing of physiological responses associated with Nordic Walking. Authors: Church TS1, Earnest CP, Morss GM. Abstract This study compared the physiological responses (oxygen consumption and energy expenditure) of Nordic Walking to regular … Continue reading
Nordic Walking awareness – one person at a time
I recently returned from a cruise – Rome to Istanbul. Stops in Sicily and Greek sites in between. A good time. I was teaching Nordic Walking aboard the Crystal Serenity. I’ve mentioned this before. We have 10 poles on each … Continue reading
Nordic Walking Study by the Cooper Institute
Dallas, TX is the home of the Cooper Institute. Dr Kenneth Cooper was a US Air Force doctor who came up with the Air Force Physical Fitness testing program. He believed that strong breathing while exercising improves the cellular use … Continue reading
Men (and women) – Nordic Walking is a great way to keep yourself AND your doctor happy!
My friends…if I may call you that….another study telling us that what we are doing is good for you. Yup! Nordic Walking will keep you fit AND EXTEND your life. Wowwie Zingo! This time the research comes from Norway. Nordic … Continue reading
Nordic Walking makes your doctor happy – do it often
Not a big surprise, but walking is good for you. It’s been studied to death and found to be one of the easiest and convenient ways to get your heart rate up — without any joint issues. Even Dr Oz … Continue reading
Nordic Walking helps neck and shoulders
Nordic Walking is an excellent exercise mode owing to its overall impact and high-energy consumption and is thus well suited for exercise aiming at weight loss. It has also many other health effects. The Finnish Helsinki Polytechnic’s Faculty of Health … Continue reading