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What exactly is Nordic Walking? | A very brief overview for new walkers

  Nordic Walking is a fitness activity usually done on level surfaces, although some small hills are fine. This is NOT mountaineering, where robust trekking poles would be more appropriate. Think Fitness – NOT hill climbing. I do a lot of hiking at Yosemite … Continue reading

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Don’t grab your Nordic Walking poles; let the straps bring them along

A big part of instructing new Nordic Walking students is freeing them of their tendency to grab the poles. If you do that, you will eventually pick them up. Gradually, they will migrate forward until you are walking behind them. … Continue reading

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