Fitness classes have grown more popular than individual workouts.  The main draw to working out in a group or class is the added motivation. 

If you know you have a step class at 8am on Saturday, you set the alarm so that you are up and ready to go.  However,…

Do you stay away from walking due to instability? 

Feeling unstable and unsure of your every step is a huge concern for many people that actually handicaps their ability to do every day activities. Recently, I spotted a gentleman using Nordic Walking poles but not for exercise purposes; he utilized these amazing poles for stability and support. In his old age he was…

Brrrr is that a frost I feel? 

With summer sadly behind us and the winter season creeping in, it is easy to become a hermit.  Show winter who’s boss and leave the hibernation to the bears with easy tips to staying fit this cold season.

Winter forces us to exercise inside but visiting the gym everyday can drag your exercise motivation downhill.  Spark…

Nordic Walking takes practice in order to master the most efficient and correct way to Nordic Walk.  This simple step by step…

Welcome to York Nordic Walking! 

You may not realize how important incorporating walking into your daily workout routine is for your health.  With the colder months now behind us, we have no excuse to not enjoy the outdoors.  The thought of running on a treadmill or going to the gym may make many of us long for the couch. …

The act of walking is much more than just moving from one place to another. Walking conveys many messages  to the beholder and it means a lot more than just Eco-friendly travel. The right posture and manner of walking is a means to convey confidence, purposefulness and the readiness to take up challenges. It is therefore very necessary to walk in a manner…

Nordic Walking is proving to be a great gift for individuals suffering from Parkinson disease. The seemingly simple looking activity of walking with Nordic poles is bringing a lot of hope and cheer to people who had compromised with a life of pain and inactivity.

Visually Nordic Walking…

We got hit with some snow and rain today so we decided to hit a local indoor walking track. What a great way to get in a walk despite the weather. 

Benefits of Indoor Tracks

• Fit Right In: You can walk, Nordic Walk,…

As we all know, walking is an immensely useful activity for the body. Walking aids in weight loss, helps in diabetes control, helps to maintain a healthy heart, fights depression and alleviates mood.

What are you doing with your breathing? Have you ever even thought about how to breath? The…

Being active is a great way to incorporate daily physical activity while setting goals and feeling the sense of accomplishment once they are achieved.  We found one app that challenges every athlete regardless of fitness level.  It sets…

There is something very motivating about lacing your sneakers, grabbing your Nordic Walking poles and plugging in your headphones to music that…

Today our lives are filled with the hustle and bustle of play date drop offs, sport practices, long hours at our jobs and late night dinners.  At times it seems almost impossible to squeeze in an effective workout that releases your feel good…

Nordic Walking is quickly catching people’s attention on the beach, in towns, at the park and even in your neighborhood!  At the local beaches, tourist’s sign up for Nordic Walking courses and tours while locals begin venturing around the block using new…

Okay you’ve waited long enough to see what trail you need to Nordic Walk….drum roll please…

Clue #1 : This trail covers 65 miles of recreational greenway that connects Casco Bay in South Portland to Strawberry Banke in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.  It is open all season with luxurious trails spreading 10 feet wide and filled with hikers, bikers, snow shoers, nature walkers,…

Going outside and enjoying the fresh air is just what we need after a rainy spring.  Similar to exercise routines, our bodies do not want to Nordic Walk the same route each and every day. 

Treat your eyes, body and mind with new trails that can challenge your fitness.  Try a wonderful…

With technology organizing and managing our everyday activities, it is no surprise how we rely on our phones for everything.  We used to memorize phone numbers and events but now thanks to Apple, the iPhone does it all for us.  Relying on our memory to navigate our way home or remembering what path we took on the…

With every passing birthday we are gifted with mixed emotions of happiness for another year and the anxiety of our mental health aging.  A common misconception is that our minds begin to deteriorate as each new year we blow out another candle.  Hold off hiding the candles, because experts…

Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic neurological disorder that affects the central nervous system, which is your brain and spinal cord.  The disorder disrupts the transfer of messages that communicates a desired action from the brain to the spinal…

Yawning is usually associated with late nights, early mornings and pure boredom.  Many of you may be able to remember a teacher or parent scolding you when you let out a yawn during a presentation or event, but today we are going to encourage it!

Reading through Competitor Magazine, we came…

We have some of our own how-to videos here but I am a huge fan of viewing any video that gets you learning as fast as possible. The video below by Marko Kantaneva has some great easy to understand video and some…