Nordic walking and posture
Here's a short video that shows the relationship between posture and Nordic walking.
Nordic walking and geriatric rehabilitation
A study comparing Nordic
walking and regular walking for senior citizens showed Nordic walking was
"106% more effective in improving gait speed among elderly."
Nordic walking and fibromyalgia
In a fibromyalgia study comparing
Nordic walking women with women walking without poles, those who Nordic
walked not only improved their walking times more significantly than the
regular walking group, the Nordic walking group experienced a greater reduction
in exercise heart rate (good) and reported significantly better scores in the
Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire Physical function questions.
Nordic walking
appears to have the flexibility for designing aerobic exercise programs that
can start and maintain at lower intensity levels while still realizing the
benefits of exercise. This is because the poles help activate upper body
muscles without requiring higher intensity work from the lower body.
Nordic walking in Tuscaloosa County!
Join me
at Bowers Park on Saturday, December 3, at 10 AM for a free Nordic
walking sampler. I'll have poles on hand.
Dress
for the weather, and bring some water.
For more information about Nordic walking, check out
the Nordic Walking
Guy blog and the Facebook page. Click here
for the schedule for the rest of the year.
Are you
a beginner and never Nordic walked? Don't worry. I'll take time to teach the
technique so you can get started.
Something more! I will certify anyone who wants to teach Nordic walking. If you get
certified, you’ll be able to teach Nordic walking and become part of a network
of instructors. TAKE
NOTE: Certification costs money! Be prepared with your credit card when
you register online with the American Nordic Walking Association. If you have questions, please contact me
at Leroy.T.Hurt@gmail.com, 360-250-5655
Certification Level
|
Nordic Walking Guide Workshop
|
ANWA BASIC Instructor Certification Seminar
|
Location
|
Bowers Park
1600 James I
Harrison Jr Pkwy
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
|
Bowers Park
1600 James I
Harrison Jr Pkwy
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
|
Description
Bring a lunch and drink
|
This
four hour course has no previous teaching requirements. Following this
workshop, you'll be prepared to promote your new passion - Nordic Walking.
You
will also be part of a network of instructors
|
10
Lesson Seminar (8 hrs) - Part 1 Practice & Technique and part 2 Theory
with written exam
You’ll
become part of a network of instructors
|
How
to register
|
Address:
Bowers Park (parking lot by the pool and Belk Activity Center)
1600 James I
Harrison Jr Pkwy
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
Nordic walking comes back to Jefferson County!
Join me
at in Vestavia Hills on Saturday, December 17, at 10 AM for a free Nordic
walking sampler. I'll have poles on hand.
Dress
for the weather, and bring some water.
For more information about Nordic walking, check out
the Nordic Walking
Guy blog and the Facebook page. Click here
for the schedule for the rest of the year.
Are you
a beginner and never Nordic walked? Don't worry. I'll take time to teach the
technique so you can get started.
Something more! I will certify anyone who wants to teach Nordic walking. If you get
certified, you’ll be able to teach Nordic walking and become part of a network
of instructors. TAKE
NOTE: Certification costs money! Be prepared with your credit card when
you register online with the American Nordic Walking Association. If you have questions, please contact me
at Leroy.T.Hurt@gmail.com, 360-250-5655
Certification Level
|
Nordic Walking Guide Workshop
|
ANWA BASIC Instructor Certification Seminar
|
Location
|
Wald
Park
1973
Merryvale Road
Vestavia
Hills, AL 35216
|
Wald
Park
1973
Merryvale Road
Vestavia
Hills, AL 35216
|
Description
Bring a lunch and drink
|
This
four hour course has no previous teaching requirements. Following this
workshop, you'll be prepared to promote your new passion - Nordic Walking.
You
will also be part of a network of instructors
|
10
Lesson Seminar (8 hrs) - Part 1 Practice & Technique and part 2 Theory
with written exam
You’ll
become part of a network of instructors
|
How
to register
|
Address:
Wald
Park (parking lot across near the pool)
1973
Merryvale Road
Vestavia
Hills, AL 35216
Nordic Walking for breast cancer survivors
I came across the abstracts
from the International Nordic Walking Federation's annual conference. Here
is some information from one of the presentations. This one was by Andrea Di
Blasio, Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc. Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences and
"G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Italy INWA Instructor and
Cristina Castro Gonzales, BSc(Hons) Sport, Health & Exercise Science and
BSc(Hons) Radiotherapy & Oncology ,INWA National Trainer, Bilbao, Spain.
The study sought to
determine the usefulness of Nordic walking for breast cancer survivors to
facilitate recovery and future health. Results of the study yielded
comprehensive benefits in
correcting faulty
posture, balancing muscle chain lengths, enhancing elasticity and strength,
improving general physical fitness, reducing mental distress, and activating
the immune system.
Participants were
also able to increase their range of motion, increase total body muscle
endurance, and improve cardio-metabolic was well as postural and balance
measures.
The researchers saw
Nordic walking as useful against lymphedema (swelling in the arms and legs due
to the effects of cancer treatment of the lymph nodes).
The development of conditional and coordinative
abilities through Nordic Walking in the
secondary school
I came across the abstracts
from the International Nordic Walking Federation's annual conference. Here
is some information from one of the presentations. This one was by Loredana
Lonati, docente di Educazione Fisica / Physical Education Teacher, Istituto
d’Istruzione Superiore “Lunardi,” Brescia, NW National Technician Master’s
degree 1 lev.
The study sought to
increase activity levels in normally sedentary students. As a result, boys
increased their activity that transferred over to other sports.
Nordic walking comes to Birmingham!
Join me at in Vestavia Hills on Saturday, November 5, at 10 AM for a free Nordic walking sampler. I'll have poles on hand.
Dress for the weather, and bring some water.
Address:
Wald Park
1973 Merryvale Road
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Join me at in Vestavia Hills on Saturday, November 5, at 10 AM for a free Nordic walking sampler. I'll have poles on hand.
Dress for the weather, and bring some water.
For more information about Nordic walking,
check out the Nordic Walking
Guy blog and the Facebook page.
Click here
for the schedule for the rest of the year.
Are you a beginner and never Nordic walked?
Don't worry. I'll take time to teach the technique so you can get started.
Wald Park
1973 Merryvale Road
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Nutrition and sleep quality
I came across the abstracts
from the International Nordic Walking Federation's annual conference. Here
is some information from one of the presentations. This one was by R.
Cannataro, Chemical Engineer, Food Technologist, Sport Nutritionist , Dept of
Clinical Pharmacology University of Magna Graecia, Catanzaro.
Results for the
participants in the study included:
- Overall cell health improved.
- Lower body fat and more toned muscles.
- Improved sleep quality.
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