Category Archives: Health

Walking for Cancer Patients

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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Water Bottles and Health

Re-posting closer to the top, as this is an important issue for everybody. There has been a lot of discussion about the safety of different kinds of plastic water bottles and other containers. Even though the plastics industry has published … Continue reading

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

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.?

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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What is this all About?

Nordic Walking is the best and most enjoyable whole-body exercise, short of cross country skiing, and it isn’t just seasonal, like the latter, but a year-round activity.  Suitable for all ages and fitness levels – much better and more fun … Continue reading

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Nordic Walking Technique – It is Really Quite Simple, But You Have to Start Off the Right Way

This revised and updated article was originally posted in 2006 Nordic Walking means walking with poles. Many elements of ordinary walking become more effective with poles and the walking technique becomes more balanced. Nordic walking is so effective as a … Continue reading

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