DIGITAL VERSION--The Urban Poling Ultimate Guide To Nordic Walking, Vol. 1
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This engaging 74-page full-colour guide is packed full of information for beginner, intermediate and advanced Nordic walkers–and for Nordic walking instructors too!
Topics include: how to set up your poles; proper Nordic walking technique; technique troubleshooting (for example, solving slipping and bouncing boot tips); must-do stretches for Nordic walkers; rookie mistakes and how to avoid them; what to wear; the top 20 Nordic walking FAQs; how to pick up the pace; how to train for a 5K event; step-by-step instructions for using the ACTIVATOR poles (for people with balance issues); ACTIVATOR seated and standing exercises; motivational stories from new and experienced Nordic walkers; Nordic walking to fight depression, arthritis and other chronic conditions; adventure travel with your poles; and much more.
Fitness expert, Urban Poling Inc. Director of Education, and professional writer Barb Gormley offers get-started and keep-going information along with tips, tricks and resources to help make your Nordic walking experiences effective and fun. Loads of beautiful photographs help to speed learning and make reading more pleasurable.
I like the guide, but it would be nice if we had instructions on going uphill and downhill. I am only concerned about slight sloping on our local trail. I am not the
type to go out and hike. At 70 years old I do not hike.
Hi Patricia. I'm happy that you found the book helpful. Regarding going up and down slopes, there is no change in the technique (for Nordic walking poles or Activator poles) other than to walk a little more cautiously and slower.
For Nordic walking: If the slope turns into a hill, slow your pace when going up. You may have to bend your elbows; resume your long-arm swings once you get to the top. On a hill going down, slow your pace; if you get going too fast for comfort place your poles out the front and use them as a walking braking mechanism. Hope this helps!
Barb Gormley
www.barbgormley.com