Does Nordic walking improve sleep?
The relationship between exercise and sleep has been widely investigated over the years and it’s become obvious that sleep and exercise have a symbiotic relationship. So how can having a…
The relationship between exercise and sleep has been widely investigated over the years and it’s become obvious that sleep and exercise have a symbiotic relationship. So how can having a…
Danny Adams is a Sports Chiropractor and mobility specialist at the Bristol Chiropractic Sports and Family Clinic on Kellaway Avenue. We asked him about the importance of breathing correctly while…
I often ask people who don’t Nordic walk how they view it. For some it’s ‘uncool’ because of using the poles (I'm still not sure why), some have never heard…
Nordic walker stories cont.. This week we've more tales from our wonderful Nordic walking community who kindly agreed to give us an insight into their lives over the last couple…
2020/21 - The Lockdown Years (Part I) It was the roller coaster that nobody wanted to be on. It was a trilogy, possibly to be continued (but let's hope not).…
How to find your love for exercise It's known as the 'miracle drug' by health professionals, makes you look and feel good and can even put the spark back into…
Much is written about what it means to be physically fit, but what does it mean for you? I’m guessing it might include things like: Walking with friends and family/ up…
Last month the UK’s chief medical officers published new guidelines on physical activity to reflect the latest scientific evidence. Their previous guidelines were published in 2011 but since then the evidence…
Our Bristol Nordic walkers seem to love distance walking challenges. The super-long Camino de Santiago trail, Offers Dyke, Cotswold Way, Bath Beat, South Wales Three Peaks, West Highland Way… and…
Many of you have been increasing the length of your walks recently leading up to the Bath Beat. We are also heading into the Spring and Summer, a popular time…