Category Archives: tips
New study documents how little time Americans spend on exercise
I keep finding studies that support moderate exercise in your daily life. Finally, some statistics on just how Americans kill free time instead of exercising. The Streaming Observer recently published the percent of the time people spend on various activities. … Continue reading
High Intensity Interval Training shown to be best for your health
A new study looked at individuals who were measured on quantitative exercises and attempted to see the difference between High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and slow endurance exercises. HIIT (called “hit”) is becoming a trend among athletes – elite and … Continue reading
Should I use rubber tips or the steel ones on my poles?
I get inquires on the use of rubber tips. We’ve talked about this in past blogs, but it’s worth bring to the top. All true Nordic Waking poles come with “pull off” rubber tips to cover the carbide steel ones … Continue reading
To drag or not to drag – Nordic Walking technique
In response to some inquiries I’ve had, I’d like to explain my advice to “drag your poles” behind you. The point is to keep the poles behind you and NOT grab them and pull them forward. You want to get … Continue reading
Keep elbows straighter for better momentum
I notice that many Nordic Walkers tend to bend their arms at the elbows when walking. Not a major problem, but if you keep you arms mostly straight, you will be able to reach out and get a good stride … Continue reading
Symmetric walking is the way humans have walked for 40,000 years
Symmetric walking. What does he mean by that? Alternating feet/arms move together. As in your left foot is forward when your right hand is. aka symmetric gait. Obvious? Well, if you look at people scooting thru a shopping mall, you … Continue reading
How you can lose weight by Nordic Walking
One of the benefits of Nordic Walking we tout is a 20% average calorie burn– over regular walking. Another is up to a 46% more burn for those that hump. How can this be? Have you been Nordic Walking for … Continue reading
Nordic Walking helps your aching back
How’s your back? You know that Nordic Walking is an excellent fitness routine. Many have learned that their heart rate does indeed go up over normal walking. Now they are finding out that what I’ve said about back support is … Continue reading
Cross Train – Get some other muscles involved: Swim!
While I promote Nordic Walking for Ftiness, you have to do other activities as well. I have always said, Nordic Walking, the Rowing machine and swimming are the big three routines that work your whole body. So let’s talk swimming. … Continue reading
Want to know the best clothes for Nordic Walking?
Nordic Walking is a great fitness activity. So you should dress appropriately. I don’t mean gym pants and a tank top – but loose, comfortable clothes work best. Tight jeans will restrict your movement – they may look nice but … Continue reading