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Leki to introduce new Nordic Walking Pole; Company makes your life easier
Leki, of Germany, is the leading maker of Nordic Walking poles. Their flagship product is the Instructor model. As the name says, this pole is used in training classes as well as by graduates and beginners alike. I teach Nordic … Continue reading
Use poles for FREE – take a cruise
i teach Nordic Walking on Crystal Cruise lines. They have two ships – the Serenity and Symphony. They are all-inclusive. EVERYTHING is included. Even drinks and tips! I thought i’d show you a reason you should sail with them. Luxury … Continue reading
LEKI Buffalo snowed in
LEKI is the world’s largest maker of Nordic Walking poles. The recent blizzards (one after another) have left many parts of the city under 4+ feet of snow. The USA operation of the German maker is located there. All business … Continue reading
The American Nordic Walking Association | Resources for an emerging fitness activity
As a Nordic Walker, it’s good to know more about the activity. We mentioned the availability of books. There are also explanatory YouTubes. But I’d like to suggest joining the American Nordic Walking Assn. This is a great source of … Continue reading
Read Nordic Walking books | Suggestion: Try “Nordic Walking: The Complete Guide to Health, Fitness, and Fun”
On this website I do my best to keep you informed about the benefits of doing Nordic Walking. We are limited here by space and your time. I think many of you sneak reads when you are working. Therefore, I … Continue reading
Lindsay Vonn, Super Skier, uses LEKI Nordic Walking Poles
Lindsay suffered a major injury to her knees and her career as a world-class skier may be over. She says she is bone-to-bone. She was the USA’s bright star in the World Cup season and Russian Olympics. She led the … Continue reading
Nordic Walking on board the Crystal Serenity
Today I write from the deck of the #1 rated Ultra Luxury cruise ship: the Crystal Serenity.We are on our way from Singapore to Capetown. Here’s a shout out to all the new NordicWalkers who enjoyed learning about the fitness … Continue reading
Nordic Walking is emerging in US
Good Nordic Walking poles are eight ounces. Feather light. You don’t even know you have them on. Notice I said “on,” not grabbing them. As we showed in the last post, you can get signs of carpal tunnel syndrome if … Continue reading
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