Category Archives: Exercise

My Nordic Walking Diary, Part II

Posted on February 15, 2012 by nwus

The date above reflects the last update of the diary: Results, so far – with no dieting, after 6,241.5 miles – lost some weight and body fat and in general am staying in great shape due to regular Nordic Walking. … Continue reading →

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Walking for Cancer Patients

Posted on February 9, 2012 by nwus

By Liz Davies In the past, oncologists instructed their patients to take it easy following a diagnosis of cancer as well as during cancer treatment. Over the past few years, cancer researchers and physicians have both concluded that physical activity … Continue reading →

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World Nordic Walking Day

Posted on May 17, 2011 by nwus

International Nordic Federation (INWA) has announced the World Nordic Walking Day, to take place May 22, 2011. Too bad that these announcements are always made on such short notice… In any case, I will lead an approximately four-mile walk, from … Continue reading →

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What I Use and Wear For Nordic Walking – Updated

Posted on January 9, 2011 by nwus

This article was first posted in September, 2006. Since then a number of equipment-wise changes have occurred. My main poles for a while now have been the LEKI Speed Pacer Varios and the LEKI Travellers Carbon. Klean Kanteen stainless steel … Continue reading →

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Nordic Walking – the Easiest New Year’s Resolution to Keep?

Posted on December 31, 2010 by nwus

As tradition holds, most of us make, or at least try to make all kinds of New Year resolutions. There’s little doubt that many of those tend to be related to health and exercise issues. We promise family, our friends … Continue reading →

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Why Deal With Nordic Walking U.S.?

Posted on December 10, 2010 by nwus

First of all, we are one of the first and longest-operating Nordic Walking organizations in the USA and quite frankly, one of the longest-operating ones anywhere. That said,  I must give credit where credit is due: Tom Rutlin has started … Continue reading →

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