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How about taking your Nordic Walking poles to a foot race?
There are way more advertised foot races than Nordic Walking events. Like 100 to zero. How about entering and using your poles!! Most allow walkers, so git ‘er dun! You can go at your pace and benefit a lot … Continue reading
Flash Shark: The most economical LEKI Nordic Walking pole
Called the Flash Shark, this great pole from LEKI features 70% carbon construction. Although it lists at $119.95, you’ll still be getting all the technology LEKI is known for. And readers can take advantage of my price of 15% off – provided … 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
New LEKI Nordic Walking poles available; an overview
I’m pretty jazzed about the new LEKI Nordic Walking products. The guys in Germany have been working hard to design these new offerings for you. I’ll be talking about them – one at a time. So here’s the Micro Magic Fixed … Continue reading
LEKI introduces NEW Nordic Walking Poles
LEKI is the world’s leading maker of Nordic Walking poles….also ski poles and hiking (aka trekking poles). They have just rolled out a whole new offering in the Nordic Walking space. These range form the traditional poles that we have … Continue reading
American College of Sports Medicine letter to congress
This open letter from the president of the American College of Sports Medicine reaffirms what Nordic Walking enthusiasts already know, but it is worth remembering for ourselves, reminding your Senators and passing on to family, friends and colleagues: >>>>>> As the … 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 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
Origins of Nordic Walking: an Outgrowth of Cross country Skiing.
Nordic walking was thought up as a summer season fitness routine for cross country skiing. This is also called Nordic Skiing. It went by different names such as: ski walking, hill bounding or ski striding Coaches wanted to maximize the training … Continue reading