Nordic walking meetup in Tuscaloosa County on 8/12

Join us on Saturday to find out what Nordic walking is all about! No charge; poles provided. Look for the white Nordic walking sign.
  • When: 10 AM; August 12
  • Where: Annette N. Shelby Park (1614 15th Street, Tuscaloosa)
  • Dress for the weather; bring some water.

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.
Friday fundamentals: Improving your Nordic walking technique

An interesting coaching video. More to come.


History of the US Army’s physical fitness test

Here’s a monograph describing the history of the US Army’s physical fitness test. Wait, what? Where’s Nordic walking in all this?

First, veterans of the US military will recall the fun mornings doing pushups in the dirt and running with others as a unit while someone sings cadence songs. Spouses will enjoy knowing what their veterans experienced.

The takeaway for Nordic walkers? The Army general’s statement in the foreword says it all: “Our culture is becoming increasingly ‘unfit,’ due to poor nutrition, a lack of adequate and formal exercise, and too much technology.” Fitness can lead to happier living for us everyday people.

In other words, fitness starts with a mindset, and Nordic walkers can set an example for others. Maybe we can turn the trend around.

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