We are preparing at Balance Walking ( Nordic Walking – the generic term ) to meet the needs of Doctors, Physical Therapist, Coaches, and as well all those whom want to participate in the clear trending towards physical activity as the best medicine to reduce or eliminate disease processes. We know that daily physical activity [...]
Great job Kurt!!!
Kurt Doctor owner of Foot Solutions in Tigard, Oregon has accomplished a first for himself. That is to finish the Portland Marathon Nordic Walking Division as the 3rd place Master.
The added benefit that Kurt can attest to is doing the full marathon with the Poles as opposed to without almost doubled the positive [...]
Great video from Toronto Canada which shows just how popular Nordic Walking in North America is becoming… Click link video.html?v=2163491747&p=5&s=dd#top+stories
Wow, every week now I am beginning to hear and see people excited as they take the once standard Walking exercise and add Poles. These Poles are being used for specific; rehabilitation therapies, wellness programming for [...]
Sandy Logsdon
Yesterdays walk was a blast.. Fourteen people and their poles trekked over 3 miles through beautiful Grant Park on the most gorgeous fall day. We were fortunate to have Terry Kennedy,(the guru of balance walking) join us with his family. Terrys passion and enthusiasm for balance walking was an added motivation for our seasoned pole walkers [...]
In fact the New Plate for Nutrition has replaced the My Pyramid. I never liked it as the facts were hidden in a shape that was not reality. The New Plate is just that, a Plate. 1/2 the plate is covered with Fruits and Vegetables. How does 7 – 13 fruits and vegetables sound…
Out with [...]
Komen Affiliates Increase Participation & Fundraising
Balance Walking is a Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Corporate Sponsor and is excited to work with ‘All Affiliates’ to help grow their community outreach. Presently, in the SGK Participant Center used by individuals and teams located online contains some great resources to help increase fundraising. One [...]
Lack of activity and poor nutrition deliver a full plate of consequences today…
Obesity and Disease seems to be front page news everyday. We hear over and over, “Get Moving and Eat Healthy.” It’s clear this is a challenge. Yet, Balance Walking is an activity that’s easily done. No matter the age or ability, it [...]
“Exercise is the Best Medicine.”
Yes, we all are hoping that researchers can find a cure to cancer. Many of us are at some point in our lives, touched by cancer – whether it is our family, friends or even ourselves. So while seeking a cure we are now finding more and more research evidence that [...]
This needs to be a wake-up call for all of us today. 5000 Steps equates to a sedentary lifestyle, not to mention most Americans are not getting enough exercise daily. It comes down to Balance in a world that is competing for our choices each day. Those of us in the health and fitness business [...]
This is really a great time to serve those whom have served our country. And we all know that behind all this service to our country are the families connected, usually at quite a distance, and for long periods of time. In keeping with the “Let’s Move” initiatives today, we can join ACE, and Balance [...]
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