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When asked about Nordic walking I can go on for days about all of the physical benefits of walking with poles. It’s good for your heart, bones, posture, weight management and even for your brain. But what really gets me out with my poles everyday is so much more. It’s the connection with the earth. I love . . . → Read More: Addicted to Nordic walking? Tomorrow is the 2nd Annual Great Lakes Nordic Walkers Open House at Centennial Lakes Pavilion. From 3:30-6:30pm it will be all about Nordic Walking. It’s going to be a beautiful day for a walk! here’s some fun pictures from last year to get you excited. Come join in the fun! See you at Centennial Lakes Group walk . . . → Read More: 2012 Nordic Walking Open House – It’s here! When asked about the difference between trekking and nordic walking poles I first have to ask “what you are planning on doing? ” Are you hiking on a trail? Will you be carrying a pack or a camera? Are you a fitness walker? Are you traveling with your poles? What is your main purpose . . . → Read More: Are you Trekking or Nordic Walking? It’s spring time in Minnesota and we have two wonderful opportunities for you to expand on your Nordic Walking knowledge and skills. If you are an outdoor educator, community group leader, corporate wellness coordinator, group exercise leader, fitness trainer, Active Aging Adult programmer, Nordic Walking is a fun and affordable way to promote daily fitness activity . . . → Read More: Nordic Walking Instructor Trainings I have to admit that paper work is not one of my strengths. The time it takes to sit down to update calendars and edit events is hard to commit. It would seem that spring is just around the corner today with the sunshine and warmth on the slopes. So today was the day to get . . . → Read More: Spring Classes are up! I’ve spent the past five days skiing in Colorado at Winter Park and Vail. I was a bit concerned about how I would do in the mountains since I’ve not done much skiing this year. I am pleased to tell you that all of my Nordic walking training paid off. Gail and I have been double poling, . . . → Read More: Nordic Walking Interval Training When I don’t exercise I really start to feel my age. I’m stiff and achy, just don’t feel quite right. I guess it’s not all in my head. A recent study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology shows that “physically active individuals experience less chronic pain than those who are inactive.” A special note of . . . → Read More: Daily Exercise keeps the Doctor Away! Today is the last day of a beautiful week in Kauai with my entire family; Dan, Laura, Mike, Sam, Danny and his girlfriend Sara. For my birthday Dan was able to trade in time share weeks and airline points to get us all to the islands for a wonderful week of adventure. We tried hard to balance . . . → Read More: Hanging out in Hawaii! On a balmy Wednesday I had the pleasure of walking with a group from the Pedal and Roll for Parkinsons. Liz, their fearless leader, has recently been introduced to Nordic Walking and wanted to share it with all of her friends. The paths were slippery so we walked in the snow. The poles added stability and balance . . . → Read More: Poles for Parkinsons When the weather turns frightful during the Minnesota winter we all begin looking for a safe indoor place to walk. Although I prefer to walk outdoors, in reality it’s Minnesota and it’s winter so we often need alternatives to the icy, cold trails. The good news is that there are a multitude of indoor walking opportunities throughout . . . → Read More: Winter Indoor Walking |
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