Author Archives: Linda

Shoes for Nordic Walking

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Linda

I often get asked about shoes for Nordic Walking. It’s a very simple answer, whatever shoe works best for your foot and your style of walking. Basically a good walking shoe will have a well padded heel for the initial … Continue reading →

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Stuck at a Desk? Save your life with a Walk

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Linda

A recent study by the University of Utah found that the health hazards of sitting all day can be offset by simply walking for two minutes each hour. It’s a fascinating study showing that low intensity exercise had no effect … Continue reading →

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Fitness on a Stick

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Linda

I’ve used this phrase before, in fact every year when it’s Minnesota State Fair time it’s an appropriate play on words here in the North land.  If you’ve never been to our state fair you’ve missed eating just about anything … Continue reading →

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Fall Classes on the Calendar!

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Linda

If you live in the St Cloud area please check out my calendar of fall classes in the local communities.  There are classes and Tastes in Cold Spring, Sartell, Sauk Rapids and St Joseph. I’m working on one for the … Continue reading →

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Summer is coming to an end, what’s still on your play list?

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Linda

The countdown for summer is here.  The radio is talking about the state fair, the stores are full of back to school and the days are getting just a little shorter.  Where did the time go?  It was our first … Continue reading →

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Going outside can change your brain!

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Linda

There was a recent article in the New York Times that is focused on how simply walking outside surrounded by nature is not only good for your body, mind and spirit but there is a new study that shows how your … Continue reading →

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Breakfast is literally Breaking the Fast

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Linda

Jumpstart your metabolism in the morning by eating within the first hour of your day. Breakfast = Break Fast When I get up in the morning I grab a sip of water and head out the door for my walk. … Continue reading →

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Up with Nordic Walking!

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Linda

Yes that’s right… Up with Nordic Walking, up with your posture, up with your balance, up with your heart rate, up with your calorie burn, up with your confidence, up with your strength, up with your motivation and up with … Continue reading →

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Good Housekeeping Magazine Connection

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Linda

The May issue of the Good Housekeeping Magazine has a Walking Special article and guess who is quoted about Nordic Walking?  It’s always fun to be recognized as “one in the know” and a special thank you to the freelance … Continue reading →

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Creating New Nordic Walkers

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Linda

Sometimes it only takes a taste to know that something is really good! Nordic Walking is like that, try it and I’m pretty sure you’ll like it.  That’s what happened last week.  My Nordic walking classes here in the Cold … Continue reading →

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