Nordic Walking by definition is “Panaerobic”…some estimate that 90% of one’s musculature is involved. Whatever the amount Dr. Schwartz defined it as basically any movement activating all 4 limbs and as much muscle as possible. It’s a nice alternate day exercise for me – I find it works well doing HeavyHands one day and this […]
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Longstrength for Nordic Walking
Posted: 1st February 2016 by strongman in GeneralTags: Longstrength, Nordic Walking, panaerobics
Just when you think you’ve seen everything in the Nordic Walking field – something new catches your attention. In this case it occurred on interstate 10 on the road to El Paso at a rest stop! I met the Tim Affield, inventor of Nordic Walking Roller Poles on his morning walk (pictures below from his website […]
HeavyHands Or Nordic Walking?
Posted: 26th September 2015 by strongman in GeneralTags: Cross Country Skiing, HeavyHands, Nordic Walking, panaerobics
As big fans of HeavyHands know, one of Dr. Schwartz’ early inspirations (besides a torn hamstring from running) was CROSS COUNTRY SKIING. The “Panaerobic” action of all limbs moving simultaneously against resistance gave cross country skiiers HUGE abilities to process oxygen … far more than other athletes. Nordic Walking is the “cousin” of cross country skiing […]