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Can I Nordic Walk on Sand?

YES!!!! Many ask me this question. For folks living near the ocean or even  near the banks of a lake, Nordic Walking is a great way to get out and enjoy the marine air. When you look at the bottom of … Continue reading

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Nordic Walking starting position explanied: and off you go!

Before you jump into Nordic Walking, some advice may help you do it correctly. To get the get the most out of it, a basic starting position will get you going. As shown, put the pole tip near the outside … Continue reading

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Are your Nordic Walking Poles loose on your wrist?

Short folks with small wrists may experience this. An element of the Nordic Walking technique is to have the poles follow you easily. Don’t grab them. If the straps are tight against your wrist, the poles come up automatically with … Continue reading

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Movie Time – Not MGM, but it works – The correct way to Nordic Walk

Fresh out of the studio….a YouTube I did for LEKI.  This is a good refresher for those who have taken my class or newbies. When I get time I’ll Be posting more of these. I found too many folks who … Continue reading

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Testimonial

MOV00065 And now…. A testimonial from Laura, who took my class 2 years ago. She has consistently used her Nordic Walking Poles. Laura is a hard core convert to Nordic Walking. It’s refreshng to see a student listen and apply her … Continue reading

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Are your Nordic Walking poles slipping?

                        Sometimes you may find that your poles may have a tendency to slip back when you are doing the push into the pavement. This may happen when the surface … Continue reading

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Whole body exercise with Nordic Poles

  Nordic Walking is a good overall training routine for the body. True, the obvious muscle group to be involved are your triceps. These are the three muscle heads under opposite to your biceps. Muscles only act in contraction, so … Continue reading

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Hand grip is a key element of Nordic Walking

The better Nordic Walking poles have a device to keep the hands tight with the shaft. This means that the poles should come along naturally as the person swings the poles. To better illustrate the concept, see this photo of … Continue reading

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Happy Nordic Walkers tell their story whilst on a Crystal cruise.

Many of you know that I teach Nordic Walking on Crystal Cruises. I get to go twice a year – I visit he Serenity and Symphony. Crystal is rated the BEST cruise line for the last 19 years. Two Fitness … Continue reading

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How long should I do Nordic Walking?

As a Fitness routine, the more you put into it, the more you will get out of it. OK, you really should go at least 30 mins. When you first start out, your body will utilize carbohydrates. They provide instant … Continue reading

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