Nordic Walk Fit
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Nordic walking - also called Urban Poling is Canada's newest fitness craze - and for obvious reasons. It is fun, safe and easy to learn. It is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels, from the occasional walker who enjoys a walk in the outdoors, to the elite athlete performing sports specific cross training.

Nordic WalkFit is dedicated to providing professional Nordic walking services, private lessons, group classes and personal training.

Come and join us on walking paths and public trails through parks, woodland areas and around ponds throughout the Kanata, Ottawa area.

For more information please contact Wendi Paterson.
Phone:613-832-4407
Email:wendipaterson@hotmail.com

Class Photos

Click the link below to view a slideshow of photos taken from some of our classes.

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Health and Fitness News

Stay informed with a wide variety of detailed health and fitness information from trusted sources across the globe.
  1. MSNBC Health and Fitness News
  2. Mayo Clinic
  3. Women's Health Magazine
  4. Harvard Health Headline News
  5. Canadian Online Health News
  6. Men's Health Magazine

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Fitness Corner
Feeling Stressed? Work It Out


A new study confirms what many of already know: Regular exercise is one of the best ways to combat daily stress.

Researchers at the University of Texas, Houston, asked 135 college students to fill out questionnaires to assess their daily stress loads as well as their moods, physical activity patterns and overall health.

Those who reported exercising less often experienced 37 percent more physical symptoms and 21 percent more anxiety during periods of high stress than those who exercised more frequently.

Exercise, it seems, offered students a temporary respite from their problems, a period of rejuvenation before returning to the pressure of daily stress.

According to lead researcher Dr. Cindy L. Carmack, ''Minor, everyday stress contributes to the development and exacerbation of physical and mental health problems. However, people experiencing minor stress develop different degrees of symptoms, depending on their level of physical activity.''

Source: Annals of Behavioral Medicine, November 1999.
Personal Training

Group and individual personal training is available to help you reach your goals in an effective and safe manner.

For more information please contact Wendi Paterson.
Phone:613-832-4407
Email:wendipaterson@hotmail.com
Just Released - Our First Nordic WalkFit Newsletter

Click here to view our latest newsletter

If you have any articles, comments or newsworthy material that you would like to see in our newsletter - please let us know.
In the news..

Women find Nordic Walking a good fitness aid

"It's fun. It's easy to learn. It's low impact, and it reaches all age groups."

Says the news report by CTV British Columbia's Dr. Rhonda Low.
Nordic walking is a happy medium between walking and knee-grinding running
Says Sheila Brady - Ottawa Citizen, May 22, 2008.
Urban poling, an intense workout improves cardio, muscle strength
Says Kate Robertson - Toronto Star, September 18, 2007.

Nutrition is an important factor in helping to maintain a well balanced lifestyle. The following resources provide up-to-date information, guidelines and tools that promote balanced nutrition choices.
Dieticians of Canada
website:www.dietitians.ca
This website is a great resource for nutrition information. It offers a number of online tools.

USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center
website:http://riley.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=8&tax_level=1&tax_subject=2
Offers current, credible health and nutrition related information as well as tools and resources for consumers.

NutritionData
website:http://www.nutritiondata.com/
Provides complete nutritional information for any food or recipe, and helps you select foods that best match your dietary needs.
What It Takes to Lose a Pound?

1 Pound = 3,500 calories
1 Kilogram = 7,716 calories
A pound of body fat equates to approximately 3500 calories. So if you have a calorie deficit of 500 calories (meaning that you burn 500 calories more than you eat each day) you would lose approximately one pound per week:

500 x 7 = 3,500

A calorie deficit of 1000 calories would mean that you'd lose approximately two pounds per week.

Two pounds a week is commonly accepted as the maximum rate of weight loss that is healthy.
Healthy Recipe Corner

Green Salad with Orange Juice Sauce
Main Ingredients:

Salad Green Mix
Feta Cheese
Black Beans
Sliced Almonds or pinenuts
Sauce Ingredients:

Orange Juice: 1/2 cup
Lemon Juice: 1 tbsp
Dried Mint: 1 tsp
Fennel Seeds : 1/2 tsp
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)
Directions:
1. Blend all sauce ingredients.
2. Mix all salad ingredients and serve with the sauce.