melioguide.com/free-course Physical Therapist and Nordic Walking Instructor Margaret Martin explains the basics of Nordic Walking technique and introduces you to how to get started.
I have arthritis in my thumbs. I noticed you use an extra support for your hands. Would that be advisable for someone like me? Would they help with my arthritis? Thank you for the very clear video.
Lol hi, I think we are meant to drag only for a little while and then pull the pole into an arm swing(kinda) by just pulling it forward then planting it in the ground again(without putting weight). Hope this hepled. 👀
You can drag the poles while you are learning but when you have a command of the swing, you should lift the poles and clear the ground. Over time, this preserves the pole tips. To learn more, read this: melioguide.com/osteoporosis-exercises/nordic-walking/
Excellent description! Thanks for sharing.
Glad you liked it!
Thank you so much…greetings from Houston, Texas
I have arthritis in my thumbs. I noticed you use an extra support for your hands. Would that be advisable for someone like me? Would they help with my arthritis? Thank you for the very clear video.
Thanks so much for sharing your expertise! What kind of poles do you recommend for a beginner Senior . Is weight of pole a concern?
Thank you very much greetings from Nottingham. UK
You are very welcome
I've tried hiking with poles, but keep breaking them.
Are we suppose to drag or lift the pole?
Lol hi, I think we are meant to drag only for a little while and then pull the pole into an arm swing(kinda) by just pulling it forward then planting it in the ground again(without putting weight). Hope this hepled.
👀
You can drag the poles while you are learning but when you have a command of the swing, you should lift the poles and clear the ground. Over time, this preserves the pole tips. To learn more, read this: melioguide.com/osteoporosis-exercises/nordic-walking/
After 3 years of this video , are you still NW? Thz