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…
I’ve been reading a fascinating little book recently – The Nordic Guide to Living 10 years Longer*. Originally in Swedish, happily for me it has been translated and published in…
Above all else, we want you to enjoy your Nordic walking. An exercise that’s enjoyable is sustainable. And Nordic walking is one of the best long-term exercises around.But it’s also…
The Times this weekend ran the headline ‘Research now shows that brain supplements don’t prevent dementia’. Omega 3 fish oil, B vitamins (or any other vitamins), selenium (or any other…
We all like a top tip every now and then and with Nordic walking small things can make a big difference to your enjoyment and effectiveness. So here’s a list…
Physical fitness affects the whole body, including the heart and blood vessels, the immune system, muscles, bones and mental well-being. It’s not just about being physically active. There’s a whole…
Our Guest blog this week is by Fiona Morgan, Woman's Health Physiotherapist, MCSP, HCPC. Fiona from Clifton Physiotherapy is originally from South Africa and has been working in the area of women's…
Last week I wrote about fitness benchmarking and the satisfaction derived from being able to walk longer/faster/hillier as your walking fitness increases. Lots of you have fitbits, apple watches, garmins…
An amazing 75 of our club have signed up for the Bath Beat walking event at the end of April. We have been busy writing the training programmes for the…
For some reason, January is always the time of year I think about giving my Nordic walking poles an MOT. Whilst they’re pretty low maintenance, it’s worth checking over the…
