Category Archives: Nordic Walking Technique

Nordic Walking Safer than Walking with a Cell Phone!

You see it everyday!  People walking along on crowded sidewalks in public places looking down, focused on the cell phone in their hand. Accidents waiting to happen.  And apparently they do, statistically speaking, the number one cause of injury to … Continue reading

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Walking outside the lines

One of the best ways to enhance your Nordic walk is to get off the cement and asphalt and onto a soft trail.  Just like coloring outside the lines it’s refreshing for both your body and your mind.  I’m not … Continue reading

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Move Forward Into Your Walk – Checking your technique

Check your technique with a quick assessment of your forward movement.  We would all agree that Nordic Walking involves more energy than a simple stroll around the block.  During our walk we should feel that our energy is directed forward, … Continue reading

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Listen closely to perfect your technique

I’m often asked to check a walker’s technique and give them some coaching tips.  We all want to get the most out of our Nordic walk and really you’re probably doing just fine.  But you can always listen closely to … Continue reading

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