Tag Archives: Walking with poles

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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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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Which Nordic Walking Poles Are Best for Me?

I am re-posting this closer to the top, as it is always an issue of interest Should we worry about brands, advertising hype and the like? As far as brands, most reputable companies usually manufacture well-designed, reliable products. That’s why … Continue reading

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Let’s Keep Nordic Walking Simple

Among Nordic Walking devotees there are always discussions (and rightly so) about which poles are the best, which technique is “the one”, what are the benefits of Nordic Walking and so forth. That’s all fine a dandy, but sometimes I … 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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