Let's Walk Nordic

A huge shoutout and thank you to everyone who joined the YHA England and Wales Bristol Social Nordic Walk today!

You totally smashed learning the Nordic walking technique and handled every challenge Bristol Harbourside threw at us—railway tracks and all! Big thanks to YHA Bristol for the yummy tea, coffee, and cake at the finish. What an awesome morning, with even the weather on our side! Hope to see you all again soon… maybe at the INWA World Championships 2025? 😉

If you want to combine a bit of Nordic walking fun, a beautiful location, and a meet-up with the international Nordic walking community, here's your chance. See you there!

Feeling a little or even a lot competitive? Did you know the INWA Nordic Walking World Championships are coming up this September? Get your technique topped up and get ready to race!

Run by Finlandia-hiihto / Finlandia Ski Marathon, it's a fun few high-energy days from the 13th to the 15th of September 2024!

For lots more information and to book, click here:https://www.inwa-nordicwalking.com/inwa-nordic-walking-world-championships-2024/

Here's some great Uphill/Downhill walking tips from Katie Bowman, biomechanist.

Walking uphill and downhill Katy gives a quick and easy tutorial on the mechanics of walking uphill and downhill. Lay off the quads, and your knees will be grateful.

Listen to Michael Mosley's Just One Thing: Nordic Walking podcast.

Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley - Nordic Walking - Nordic Walking - BBC Sounds How adding poles to your walk can burn more calories and boost your heart health!

Want to learn Nordic walking or improve your technique? Here's my upcoming workshops:

Mastering Nordic Walking: Technique Enhancement Workshops - Sat 25th May 10.30-12 noon
Thur 30th May 10 -11.30am

Workshop: Learn Nordic Walking
Sat 8th June 10.30am-12.30pm

To find out more and book go to my website

Learn with Vicky - Let's Walk Nordic Get your health and fitness back on track, learn a new skill, experience the historic harbourside city of Bristol. Learn to Nordic Walk.

Muddy walking getting you down? No problem, just read this blog!

Muddy walks - why Nordic walking makes it easy (and gives you a GREAT workout) - Let's Walk Nordic It’s been so wet recently that the fields I walk in are more like marshland, with large muddy sections around gates and paths where all of us dog-walkers channel through. But today was a revelation: … Muddy walks – why Nordic walking makes it easy (and gives you a GREAT workout) Read More »

Healthspan vs Lifespan: The gap between the two is increasing but is there anything we can do about it? Read Vicky's blog to find out.

The relevance of Nordic walking in an aging society - Let's Walk Nordic Which is more important to you: your ‘healthspan’ or your ‘lifespan’? We need to start thinking about this because as a population we are living longer, but increasingly in poor health. We are surrendering our … The relevance of Nordic walking in an aging society Read More »

If you're feeling a little blue going into November, here's some great ideas from Action for Happiness

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Preparing for a challenge walk? Nordic Walking can boost your speed and enhance your walking technique! Here's why:

1. Posture: Maintains proper body alignment, ensuring efficiency even when you're tired.
2. Feet: The heel-toe foot action helps prevent blisters.
3. Joints: Poles reduce pressure on your joints, especially on downhill sections.
4. Speed: Nordic Walking naturally increases your pace!

Nordic walking can help avoid blisters since you strike with your heel and roll through your foot naturally, generating less friction, but there are other techniques to prevent blisters.

1. Try on the Nordic Walking shoes; you want to find the best shoe for your feet; if they feel like slippers, get them!

2. Socks! Don't skimp on them, invest in some good quality walking/hiking socks without rough seams which wick the moisture away.

3. If you're going on a long walk, such as a marathon, taping up any worry areas with microporous (or similar) blue physio tape or applying a thin layer of Vaseline to your feet will help avoid blisters.

4. Soggy feet! Whether it's sweat or rain, keep your feet dry! Bring an extra pair of socks with you for a long Nordic Walk!

What is Nordic Walking? Nordic walking is a variation of regular walking that uses two poles and a unique technique to provide support and engage your upper body. It also promotes correct posture and body alignment. Think of it as an outdoor Pilates experience that boosts balance and strength in a supportive, holistic way. It's energetic and lots of fun.

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