 Category: Exercise
Category: Sports and Recreation >> Exercise<< previous page 1 next page >> by Chaim Golan  [ 2009-10-27 ] Do you realize that more and more people are falling over the obsession of Nordic walking ?
For those that are not aware, Nordic walking is a form of walking that ensure enjoyment and total body aerobics and can be enjoyed by numerous people in all ages . by Chaim Golan  [ 2009-04-14 ] While there are many benefits to be gained from Nordic Walking, it can be hard to motivate yourself to start, especially if you are someone who isn’t used to physical exercise. Once you get off the couch and start moving, you will start to lose fat and gain muscle tone, which will give you more energy to keep Nordic Walking, and before you know it, you will look forward to Nordic Walking everyday, rather than dreading it as you may be doing now. by Chaim Golan  [ 2009-04-12 ] A spectacular change in my life happened a week ago when my doctor told me with grave face that I must start walking. At your age , he announced
It is a matter of life or death ! by Chaim Golan  [ 2009-04-03 ] Any hiker knows that two legs are not enough in order to ensure stability on the trail. In order to stop slipping or to hinder any accident from coming on your way, a walking stick or a hiking pole is needed to give yourself the stability that you need. by Chaim Golan  [ 2009-03-15 ] What is Nordic walk about ?
This exercise would make use of two specially created poles in order to help workout the upper body while walking. Comparable to cross country skiing, the poles are used by the arms in order to match the step that a person takes.
Is Nordic walk better than walking alone ?
by Chaim Golan  [ 2009-03-01 ] Nordic Walking can reduce joint stress by up to 30% compared to walking
without poles. This is very good news for people who suffer from painful
arthritic joints.
Nordic Walkers often report that their perceived level of effort is
generally no greater compared to walking without poles at the same
speed.
by daniel zolets [ 2008-10-28 ] You must have probably tried this in your fist time of upping your mileage during a marathon training: |