If you like to walk, try Nordic Walking
Nordic walking uses two specially designed poles to work the upper body while walking. Similar... walking increases your heart rate without increasing your rate of perceived exertion. While you can get
"Walking" without walking
Some of you may not be able to walk in the traditional sense at all. My uncle in law was a star... accessible. So, even if you can’t walk, “walk”!
walking after surgery
with the pain and painkillers, you definitely don’t feel like doing anything, let alone walking. But you have to! Blood can clot and give you a stroke, so my doctor ordered light walking every day, starting the day
Watch your posture when walking!
Dr. Andrew Weil, M.D. (famous author, Harvard physician and natural healing advocate) says that we have to be careful of our posture. So, when you are walking, keep mindful of that! He calls the old
Walk While You Work
be a way to do so now. According to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, NY, a desk designed to allow people who work on computer while also walking on a treadmill may lead to obese people losing up to 66 pounds
Stanford Walking Routes?
Does anyone know of any good walking routes through and around the Stanford campus? I know out off of Campus Drive East there are some dirt trails.
Thanks!
Cardinal Walking Program
Come take part in the Cardinal Walking Program! The walks take place about once a month and the first walk was Wednesday October 17 at 12:10 pm. Bring your pedometer and meet a fitness professional