Category Archives: benefits

In a paper on the Potential Adverse Cardiovascular Effects from Excessive Endurance Exercise, by the Mayo Clinic, the followng were listed as beenfits of aerobic exercise. This is the kind we do when Nordic Walking. Get your heart rate up to the … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

You’ll often hear fitness trainers talk about being in the  “Zone.” What are the talking about? This chart explains things. Click it to enlarge for better readability. It shows your heart rate on the vertical axis and your age horizontally. … Continue reading →

Earthlings, let’s stop fussing about the wierd weather the earth is seeing. I believe the earth goes through cycles ..even if you humanoids destroy it…the planet will continue. It may take another 4 billion years for the next rulers to … Continue reading →

One of the claims of Nordic Walkers is that the activity burns more calories than “just walking.”  How can this be?  Walking is one of the best exercises to do. True, the faster, the better to raise your heart rate … Continue reading →