Nordic Walking

NordicPoleWalking

Benefits of Nordic Walking Nordic Walking began as ski walking in the 1930‘s in Finland as an off-season training method for cross country skiers. Later on people started to use Nordic Pole Walking as a general physical activity like walking or jogging but this new sport allowed the … [Read more...]

Start Walking

Start Walking

What you need to start a walking for fitness program

 Shoes and layers are the most important thing and you really don’t need to buy anything to get started. Provided you already have a pair of comfortable and well fitting walking shoes. Shoes that are too big can trip you up and … [Read more...]

Steps in a Mile

stretching walking

Why you can use walking for fitness Regardless of what type of exercise you choose to do you are strengthening and toning your muscles. Walking may seem too simple to really be an effective form of fitness but I assure you, it really can be effective. Walking tones your muscles and toned muscles … [Read more...]

Walking for Fitness Tips

walking tips

13 Tips for fitness walking 1. As you walk allow your arms to swing naturally. 2. Be sure to breath deeply from time to time to avoid getting into the habit of shallow breathing. You can do this by consciously expanding your belly as you breath in. 3. When you first begin walking; stick to … [Read more...]

Obesity and Exercise

exercises for obesity

Is it possible to be fit and overweight? Absolutely! If you exercise and are overweight you are better off health-wise than if you are thin and idle. Achieving cardiovascular fitness through exercise means obese persons can have better health outcomes than lean people who do not … [Read more...]