I was so inspire to read Bruce’s testimonial on using Nordic Poles that I decided to print it for you to read and learn!
“I use the Nordic Poles. I took some training (one hour) from a certified instructor that is also a patient of mine. With them I can do a mile in 8.5 minutes and without them I have to push to power walk one in under 11 minutes.
The workout is tremendous! I am probably doing more than most readers here but I mention this to point out that you get more benefit for your time by using them. I am lazy by nature and am always looking for ways to get more for less. Nordic Poles are a way to get all of the above and if you want a fairly intense workout in a short period of time. I also use them indoors when I travel. I climb the hotel steps and they help me with speed and balance on the steps (I only walk up – if I do more than one trip I ride the elevator down and go up again). Going down is very hard on the knees and more likely to result in a fall?”
Bruce L. Bair ”The Mid-Life Mentor” @ http://www.FemaleMenopauseMentors.com. I would encourage you to visit his site for excellent information.
Tags: exercise, Exerstrider, Healthy Walking, Nordic Poles, walking training
Let us spend just a few moments talking about a walking style that is one of my favorite. I’m talking about Nordic Pole or Pole Stick walking. I believe if you would try it, it would quickly become your favorite as well. There is an excellent video on this site that actually shows you how to begin with this style. A neighbor asked me why I use the poles when I walked. Let me list the “Wow” reasons:
- While Nordic walking, a person uses 90 percent of the whole body’s muscles as you move.
- You can burn more calories than ordinary walking.
- Nordic poles are perfect if you are recovery, or trying to control, cardiac/heart; diabetes blood sugar; blood pressure; stress and many other health issues.
- It has been proven you can lower Body Mass Index, reduce your waistline and control your weight as quickly as 12 weeks.
- The back and forth motion of the poles provide balance and builds the upper body muscles.
- Nordic Walking combines aerobic exercise with toning.
- Nordic Walking targets arms, particularly the triceps as well as abdominals, waist, chest, bottom, hips and thighs.
- And the most important reason is that Nordic Pole Walking is FUN.
- Click here to see the poles I use and learn more about the advantages of pole walking.
You may want to learn more about other types of walking styles that will give you a variety each and every day. I compiled a ebook on “What Kind of Walker are You? 22 Different types of Walking Styles” and you may receive a free copy at http://www.healthywalkinghelp.com
Tags: exercise, Exerstrider, Healthy Walking, Nordic Poles, Rosalie Lynch, Walking Sticks
The last three days I have been so excited about starting the walking marathon training. At 5:30 I entered the Field House to sign in and gathered with new people. There were runners, walkers and pacers gathering together and giving each other pep talks. I was having a super great time. I had purchase a new hat, new cool max material tops, checked my shoes and socks, had my gloves on (The weather was 34 degrees) and my excitement kept building.
Finally, it was time for our group to start walking. When we got outside one of the leaders said “We can do this – Let’s go”. Everyone cheered, including me, and the group took off like they were flying with the wind! I had worked and planned for this moment. At the quarter mile marker, I was at the back of the pack, along with one of the pacers who was appointed to bring in the back end. I asked him “are they walking the 15 minute mile or are they going faster than that?” He told me they were walking the right pace and speed to accomplishment the goal. I was shocked. I could not keep up with them! We got so far behind I told him I learned so much tonight and I have to spend this week working on SPEED! I did not have the speed to keep up with them.
This week I have to work every day on Interval and Power walking to build my speed. We were to walk 3 miles last night and I had done that many, many times. It is obvious I had not walked my path with any type of speed or I would have been more prepared. The thing I like about walking is there are always athletic challenges and I am in one right now. I will do this!
Tags: Healthy Walking, marathons, never give up, Rosalie Lynch, staying focus
If you have been walking for a while you may want to advance to new ways of walking in order to enhance your healthy experience. I have selected a way to boost your walking aerobic benefit by adding weights to your routine. Belts or vests with pockets for inserting weights are the safest method since they distribute weight evenly over the upper body. I wear a light weight backpack and fill it with books, water bottles, etc. depending on how much I want to carry; however, you must make sure it is well balanced and fits properly. I can not recommend that you strap on ankle or wrist weights, or carrying hand weights because using these types of weights can increase the risk of injury to the joints – Why? Because they concentrate weight on only one part of the body and can compromise the overall performance of your walk and has the potential of slowing you down. If you find carrying weights is making you slow down your walking pace, you may be carrying too much weight. It is advisable that you start with a light weight and increase the weight as you start getting stronger. The important issue is distributing the weight equally so your body is not in an awkward position of leaning to the left or to the right. As you walk, remember that this is excellent in increasing your aerobic benefit of walking. Once you establish your reason for carrying weight will help you accept the importance of trying to put weights into your walking routine. Remember you are a “healthy walking” and you are willing to try new activities to increase the health benefits you are striving to achieve.
