There is a fair bit of information about how to take your dogs out along with you when you go out Nordic walking. There are special short Nordic poles with wheels you buy for them (just kidding.) However, there is very little out there about what to do when you are out Nordic walking and someone else's dog attacks you. My Nordic Walking Dog … [Read more...]
Cartoon of an oblivious Nordic Walker
Clever, humorous cartoon about an oblivious Nordic walker who has "zoned out" -- I won't give away the ending! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIe4GKjOM_4 … [Read more...]
Nordic Walking: The Dork Factor
This Nordic walking clip was the very first thing I found on the web when looking for Nordic walking information, in which Klaus Schwanbeck & Greg Bellamy of nordixx Canada pitch their idea for new Nordic walking poles to a panel of potential backers. (("Dragons' Den" is a TV show in Canada where people try to get funding for their business ideas.)) One of the … [Read more...]
Introduction to Nordic Walking with Birgit Wilde
This video is probably what convinced me to take a leap of faith and try Nordic walking. Birgit Wilde is originally from Germany. She lived in North Cheshire, England, for 16 years before returning to Düsseldorf. She's an instructor with the International Nordic Walking Association. I liked how plain and simple she just presented everything, with a great sense of humour and … [Read more...]
The Health Benefits of Nordic Walking
Nordic walking has health benefits in common with other forms of exercise walking, with or without poles. However, the actual poles and techniques used in Nordic walking seem to bring together a unique combination of benefits, and act as a prism magnifying the overall health benefits. Only a relatively small number of studies to date have been done on Nordic … [Read more...]
Funny Russian Nordic Walking Video
I can't watch this video without laughing. I think it's the Lady Gaga music they choose for the background. Everyone sure looks earnest and diligent and somehow very Russian. The parts where they slow it down kill me. But, they're all having a great time, and that's what counts! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMMCpwqg9wg … [Read more...]
Nordic Walking: Straps vs Strapless
Straps or no straps? Usually in life, the answer is clear: strapless is considered sexier! But in the world of Nordic walking, the question is the subject of a raging debate. Nordic walking poles evolved from cross-country ski poles, which have straps, and and meant to be planted in the ground at an angle and pushed partly using the strap. (("The grip … [Read more...]
Nordic Walking Accessories
Nordic walking can be a disappointingly affordable sport. Disappointing because, aside from good footwear which you should have anyway, there are very few add-ons that you can buy in your new-found enthusiasm for the sport, forcing you to get out and do the darn sport rather than shop for it. Some of the accessories, like the boots and the baskets that … [Read more...]
Nordic Walking and Weight Management
Nordic Walking and Weight Management Nordic walking can be a good tool in helping you to enjoy the foods you love, while staying in a healthy weight range for you. There are few other activities that are as good as burning off calories. My weight is spot on for my height -- I'm 178 cm tall and weigh 77.5 kg (5'10" / 171 lbs.) I am a Weight Watchers for Men member … [Read more...]
Nordic Walking and Weight Loss
Nordic walking is one of the best exercises for burning off calories. Some people consider it superior in that regard to jogging because of the upper body involvement, comparing it to swimming. Estimated ranges of how many more calories it burns compared to normal walking vary, because how much you burn really depends on how well you develop your technique, how … [Read more...]
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