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My Nordic Walking Diary, Part II

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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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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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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Why Settle for Plain Walking?

I wonder whether you ever thought that walking, hiking, running, or cycling, while great cardiovascular exercises, pretty much only exercise your lower body? I have thought about it many times, while lugging a heavy pack over the Appalachian Trail, running … Continue reading

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How to Gauge Success in Nordic Walking?

Many people strive to go faster and faster, to beat their own best times for a given route, or distance, or to try to win a race. I have done both and still time myself on Nordic Walks. It is … Continue reading

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