Category Archives: Nordic Walking poles

My Nordic Walking Diary, Part II

Posted on May 19, 2013 by nwus

The date above reflects the last update of the diary: Results, so far – with no dieting, after 6,812.75 miles – lost some weight and body fat and in general am staying in great shape due to regular Nordic Walking. This … Continue reading →

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Comfort Under Foot

Posted on March 16, 2012 by nwus

I recently had the opportunity to fairly extensively test a pair of ProFoot Custom Molding insoles. 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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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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What is this all About?

Posted on November 6, 2010 by nwus

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 – Benefits, Pleasures and Advantages

Posted on October 27, 2010 by nwus

Nordic Walking U.S. on Google+ Quite simply, Nordic Walking could be described as WALKING PLUS, or even EXTREME WALKING. Unlike walking, or even running, Nordic Walking, which is walking with specially designed poles provides you with a whole-body exercise – … Continue reading →

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