Research shared by another Nordic walking site

Fibromyalgia

Nordic walking takes you to beautiful places

Even near where you live.

Sunday Sounds: One step at a time.

Integrating Nordic walking into your weight lifting program

The author of an interesting article about weight lifting programs suggests incorporating low intensity cardio in the form of walking.

Key point: “The other thing to fit into your weekly schedule is low intensity conditioning. By that I mean walking, plain and simple.”

Higher intensities like running, the author says, risk muscle loss because your body has less opportunity to recover from the weight training.

And get this: the author advocates walking outdoors so you get actual sunlight.

Nordic walking does it all. It will help you keep your upper body involved but will also let you tailor your intensity so you can recover fully.

Nordic walking rewards

Via Nordic Walking Suffolk on Facebook:

Sunday Sounds: This will keep you going for while.

Sunday Sounds: This song sets a good pace for you.


Nordic walking meetup Columbus, MS on 10/28

Join us on Saturday to find out what Nordic walking is all about! No charge; poles provided.
  • When: 10 AM; October 28
  • Where: Start at Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau (117 3rd St S, Columbus, MS 39701)

Dress for the weather.

Instructor: Leroy Hurt, ANWA-certified Advanced Nordic Walking instructor

Why Nordic walking?
  • Full body, low impact
  • Increase weight loss
  • Improve cholesterol
  • Improve blood pressure
  • Facilitate rehabilitation
  • Maintain stability and balance
  • Maintain posture
  • Facilitate stress relief
  • Support muscle toning
  • Improve cardiovascular function
  • Improve lung capacity
  • Support immune system
  • Socialize with walking companions
  • You determine the intensity of your workout

Learn more about Nordic walking at my Nordic Walking Guy blog and Nordic Walking Guy Facebook page.
Nordic walking meetup in Jefferson County on 11/11

Join us on Saturday to find out what Nordic walking is all about! No charge; poles provided. Look for the white Nordic walking sign.
















Instructor: Leroy Hurt, ANWA-certified Advanced Nordic Walking instructor

Why Nordic walking?
  • Full body, low impact
  • Increase weight loss
  • Improve cholesterol
  • Improve blood pressure
  • Facilitate rehabilitation
  • Maintain stability and balance
  • Maintain posture
  • Facilitate stress relief
  • Support muscle toning
  • Improve cardiovascular function
  • Improve lung capacity
  • Support immune system
  • Socialize with walking companions
  • You determine the intensity of your workout


Learn more about Nordic walking at my Nordic Walking Guy blog and Nordic Walking Guy Facebook page.
Time to get motivated

We can do it!

Nordic walking and autoimmune conditions


Sjögren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune disorder similar to lupus. People with lupus have a chance of having Sjögren’s Syndrome as an additional disorder.

In the study, 21 women with Sjögren’s Syndrome undertook Nordic walking for 45 minutes three times a week for 12 weeks. The researchers looked at these factors:
  • Aerobic capacity
  • Fatigue
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Health-related quality of life

Findings:
  • The women's aerobic capacity improved, and they had reduced fatigue.
  • They also experienced significant improvements in reducing depression.
  • However, there were no significant changes in anxiety scores and perceptions of health-related quality of life.

In general, the researchers considered the exercise to be useful in managing the chronic condition.
Sunday Sounds: Helping you keep the pace.


Down by the riverside

Nordic walking by the Black Warrior River on a lovely fall day.

Wednesday Wellness: Exercise for diabetics

Came across this share on Facebook from Nordic Walking UK:

Monday Motivation: Enhance your walks

I like to share things from other Nordic walking organizations to promote what they do.

Sunday Sounds: What's a Sunday walk without some spiritual reflection?

I had just finished watching a documentary about Pacific Island rugby teams when I found this version sung by Tongan and Fijian performers. The documentary highlighted their faith as a core bonding element that created team unity.


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