It’s been so wet recently that the fields I walk in are more like marshland, with large muddy sections around gates and paths where all of us dog-walkers channel through. But today was a revelation: […]
Muddy walks – why Nordic walking makes it easy (and gives you a GREAT workout) Read More »
Which is more important to you: your ‘healthspan’ or your ‘lifespan’? We need to start thinking about this because as a population we are living longer, but increasingly in poor health. We are surrendering our
The relevance of Nordic walking in an aging society Read More »
Nordic walking is amazing for your upper arms and shoulders. It tones and strengthens them and keeps your shoulder joint mobile. Regular walking only works your lower body, from the waist down, but Nordic walking
Arms (Part 3) – Nordic walking top tips for healthy arms and shoulders Read More »
Barely a week goes by without a Nordic walker telling me how much their shoulders have improved since Nordic walking. A painful or immobile shoulder can make it hard to do even basic tasks like
Arms (Part 2) – A Nordic walker explains the shoulder benefits Read More »
The more I understand about the mechanics of walking and the benefits of walking correctly, the more I wish I’d had walking lessons in school. Seriously. Take your arm swing for example. How often do
Arms (Part 1) – The benefits of swinging them whilst walking Read More »
The British Heart Foundation has just published a worrying statistic. According to their analysis published in June 2023, on average, there have been over 500 additional deaths a week involving cardiovascular disease, since the Covid
Nordic walking boosts your circulation and heart health Read More »
Your head is extremely heavy. It weighs in at around 5kg (10-12 pounds), which is like balancing five standard bags of sugar on your shoulders. Every inch your head juts forward can add an additional
How to hold your head to relieve neck and shoulder stress Read More »
1. Bending over, using your lower back muscles to help haul you up the slope. Instead: 2. Walking on tiptoe. Instead: 3. Not swinging your arms. Instead: 4. An uneven pace. A stop/start approach to
The four mistakes people make when walking uphill and how to fix them: Read More »
It’s mental health awareness week this week, so I thought it’d be appropriate to write a blog about mental health and the benefits of Nordic walking. First, it’s important to say that we all have
Mental health and Nordic walking Read More »
Nordic walking is especially good for people with asthma and if you’re one of the UK’s 8 million people living with asthma I’d urge to give it a go. Nordic walking might also be a great
Nordic walking for Asthma and long Covid Read More »
