Rumor has it that Old Man Winter is coming to town soon. Well, that’s no excuse to go hide, so get outdoors and embrace it. So if you can tolerate the colder temps you can bring your Nordic Walking poles along for walk. Who’s walking who? You’ll find that the poles come in handy for that occasional icy patch or other road blocks. If ice is a concern for you please seek out a pair of Yak Traks or similar product to slip over your shoes for added traction. Of course, the number one benefit is that you are getting a great cardio workout by adding your poles. At some point you’ll find enough snow to snowshoe on and you may want to use your Nordic Walking poles too. If you’ve yet to try Snowshoeing, many parks rent them and some retailers do too.
Other Indoor Nordic Walking or regular walking opportunities exist all over. Malls, schools, & fitness centers with tracks usually invite walkers and even Nordic Walkers on their premises. See here for some suggestions. If you’re curious if your local mall allows poles, just ask management. Most time you can find a phone number on their web pages.
