I’ve mentioned before that 150 minutes a week is the recommended time you should spend on moderate exercise.
How much time are you spending?
Stretching the calves at END of Nordic Walking session is a good idea.
A big question is how fast are you going? Research has shown that if you saunter along, you will enjoy the scenery, but not get the full benefits of using poles.
Remember, you want to use your upper body. PUSH into the surface.
Next, you need to pick the pace up. What do they mean by moderate? Think of trying to catch a bus that is beginning to pull away. Keep it up. Then cool down. If you are able, move at the higher end of “moderate.”
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Interval training has been found to provide the best results. This means piling on the speed. Go fast for about 20 yards, then slow it down, then fast…then slow. Repeat.
If you are unable – do your best. If o took my class, I showed you the “hop-skip” move. It is what it says. You skip a step then hop forward with one foot. This really gets my heart rate up.
Don’t be turned off by the above advice. You are outdoors and moving. That’s EXERCISE. Keep it up.
Keep sending me your questions. I’m glad to help. And spread the word on Nordic Walking.
Carpe Diem