More than one use for Nordic walking poles

You can use your Nordic walking poles to help with rehab.

Nordic walking and mindfulness

The method suggested in an article about mindfulness and running can be used when Nordic walking. I find that I naturally walk a little more briskly when Nordic walking than when walking without poles. My focus is on taking longer strides to help me make the effort more intense and to achieve greater arm extension on the backswing. Every so often, my mind drifts and the intensity drops. I'll apply that mindfulness approach to get back on pace.