Nordic walking meetups in April

Spring is sprung, so it’s time to flock

To where you can start to Nordic walk!

To commemorate National Walking Day, come out for some Nordic walking!

Tuscaloosa County

April 5, 5:30 PM

The McAbee Center

3801 Loop Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

Near the Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Jefferson County

April 6, 10:00 AM

Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest

1221 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216

Across from Wald Park

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.

Wellness during the workday

I came across an article that listed eight ways to integrate wellness activities during the workday. Number four doesn't have to be expensive. We've been buying elevating surfaces for our employees that sit on top of the desks and elevate the computers.

Here's an example of how Nordic walking can be made part of a children's health and physical education class.

A recorded webinar about the positive effects of Nordic walking on the brain.