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.
